🇲🇾 Malaysia in February 2026
3 events in Malaysia
Malaysia has 3 holidays, festivals, and observances in February 2026, including 3 public holidays: Thaipusam, Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year
Weather & Conditions in February
Weather
★★★☆☆
Crowds
medium
Prices
medium
Temperature
24–33°C
Northeast Monsoon
Similar pattern; Thaipusam festival.
West coast fine; Thaipusam is spectacular.
Events & Holidays This Month
Feb 1
Thaipusam(Public Holiday)Holiday
Feb 17–Feb 18
Chinese New Year(Public Holiday)Holiday
Feb 17–Feb 18
Chinese New Year(Public Holiday)Holiday
When Can You Go? Holiday Windows by Country
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See which countries have public holidays and long weekends in February — plan your trip around days off.
Plan Your Trip to Malaysia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Malaysia like in February?
- February in Malaysia is the Northeast Monsoon with temperatures of 24–33°C. Similar pattern; Thaipusam festival. There are 3 holidays and events this month.
- Is February a good time to visit Malaysia?
- West coast fine; Thaipusam is spectacular. Weather score: 3/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.
- Is February peak season in Malaysia?
- February has medium crowd levels and medium prices in Malaysia. It is moderately busy — a good balance of weather and crowds.
- What holidays are in Malaysia in February 2026?
- Public holidays in Malaysia in February 2026: Thaipusam, Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year.
- Which countries have holidays in February?
- Countries with public holidays in February: Malaysia, Vietnam, Mongolia, Ethiopia, Japan, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Bolivia, Greece, Dominican Republic, Tibet, Russia, Mexico, Iran, South Korea, Burundi, Haiti, Brazil, Spain, Uganda, Canada, Angola, Mozambique, Venezuela, North Korea, Cameroon, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Hong Kong, Argentina, Serbia, Libya, Nicaragua, Kyrgyzstan, Eritrea, Turkmenistan, New Zealand, Ireland, Liberia, Panama, Kuwait, Moldova, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Lithuania, Gambia, Slovenia, Kosovo, Estonia, Cyprus, Guyana, Macao, Suriname, Cabo Verde, Malta, Brunei, Vanuatu, Western Sahara, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saint Lucia, Curacao, Grenada, US Virgin Islands, Aruba, Andorra, Dominica, Cayman Islands, American Samoa, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Christmas Island, Tokelau, Vatican City, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Myanmar, India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates. Travelers from these countries may have time off to visit Malaysia.