ObservanceNotable
Chap Goh Mei (Lantern Festival)
Details
- Country
Malaysia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- March 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Normal Operations
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
Notes
Chinese Valentine's Day. Mandarin orange throwing in Penang.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Chap Goh Mei (Lantern Festival) a public holiday in Malaysia?
- Chap Goh Mei (Lantern Festival) is a Observance in Malaysia, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Chap Goh Mei (Lantern Festival) 2026?
- Chap Goh Mei (Lantern Festival) 2026 falls on March 3, 2026.