🇯🇵 holidays in Malaysia
Plan your 2026 trip from— see which holidays align with the best conditions in Malaysia.
Visa-free 90 days
Best Match
January 2026
Coming of Age Day, New Year's Day, January 2nd, January 3rd, Coming of Age Day, New Year's Day — Northeast Monsoon in Malaysia. Weather: 3/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.
Month-by-Month: Japan Holidays × Malaysia Conditions
January
3/5
🇯🇵 Your holidays:Coming of Age Day, New Year's Day, January 2nd, January 3rd, Coming of Age Day, New Year's Day10 days off
Northeast Monsoon24–32°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
February
3/5
🇯🇵 Your holidays:Foundation Day, The Emperor's Birthday, Emperor's Birthday, National Foundation Day, Emperor's Birthday8 days off
Northeast Monsoon24–33°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
March
3/5
🇯🇵 Your holidays:Vernal Equinox Day, Spring Equinox Day, Vernal Equinox Day3 days off
Inter-Monsoon25–33°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
April
3/5
🇯🇵 Your holidays:Showa Day, Shōwa Day2 days off
Inter-Monsoon25–33°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
May
3/5
🇯🇵 Your holidays:Substitute Holiday, Constitution Memorial Day, Children's Day, Greenery Day, Constitution Day (substitute day), Children's Day, Constitution Memorial Day10 days off
Southwest Monsoon25–33°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
July
4/5
🇯🇵 Your holidays:Marine Day3 days off
Southwest Monsoon25–33°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
August
4/5
🇯🇵 Your holidays:Mountain Day4 days off
Southwest Monsoon25–33°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
September
3/5
🇯🇵 Your holidays:Respect for the Aged Day, Citizens' Holiday, Citizens' Holiday, Respect for the Aged Day, Autumnal Equinox Day, Autumnal Equinox Day9 days off
Inter-Monsoon25–32°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
October
3/5
🇯🇵 Your holidays:Sports Day4 days off
Inter-Monsoon25–32°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
November
2/5
🇯🇵 Your holidays:Culture Day, Labor Thanksgiving Day, Labour Thanksgiving Day, Labor Thanksgiving Day6 days off
Northeast Monsoon24–32°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
December
3/5
🇯🇵 Your holidays:New Year's Eve1 days off
Northeast Monsoon24–32°Chigh crowdshigh prices
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I visit Malaysia from Japan?
- January is the best match — you have Coming of Age Day, New Year's Day, January 2nd, January 3rd, Coming of Age Day, New Year's Day off, and Malaysia has medium crowds with 3/5 weather.
- Which Japan holidays fall during Malaysia's best season?
- Marine Day, Mountain Day align with good weather in Malaysia.
- Is Malaysia crowded during Japan holidays?
- December tend to be busy. Book accommodation early for these months.
- Do I need a visa to visit Malaysia from Japan?
- Japan passport holders can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days.