ObservanceNotable
Hungry Ghost Festival
Details
- Country
Malaysia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- September 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Normal Operations
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Hungry Ghost Festival a public holiday in Malaysia?
- Hungry Ghost Festival is a Observance in Malaysia, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Hungry Ghost Festival 2026?
- Hungry Ghost Festival 2026 falls on September 2, 2026.
Also Celebrated In
Hungry Ghost Festival — SingaporeSep 2, 2026
Festival Hantu Lapar — IndonesiaSep 2, 2026