Chinese New Year
Tahun Baharu Cina
Details
- Country
Malaysia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- February 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Year of the Horse. Region-wide celebration.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Chinese New Year a public holiday in Malaysia?
- Yes, Chinese New Year is an official public holiday in Malaysia. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Chinese New Year 2026?
- Chinese New Year 2026 falls on February 17, 2026.
- What is Chinese New Year called locally in Malaysia?
- Chinese New Year is locally known as "Tahun Baharu Cina" in Malaysia.
Source: python-holidays (MY)Scraped