How many long weekends are there in Malaysia in 2026?

Malaysia has 15 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 8 natural long weekends and 7 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Malaysia?

A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Malaysia, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.

Which Malaysia holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

The best long weekend opportunities in Malaysia include New Year's Day (4 days off), Isra Mi'raj (3 days off), Chinese New Year (4 days off).

🏖️ Malaysia Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

15 events

Best Long Weekend

Take 1 days off around New Year's Day → get 4 consecutive days

Thu, Jan 1

15 long weekends

National Day (Merdeka)

Monday, Mon, Aug 31

National Day

Isra Mi'raj

Friday, Fri, Jan 16

Public Holiday

Chinese New Year

Tuesday, Tue, Feb 17

Public Holiday

Chinese New Year (Second Day)

Wednesday, Wed, Feb 18

Public Holiday

Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)

Monday, Mon, Mar 23

Public Holiday

May

Labour DayFri, May 1
Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27

June

Yang di-Pertuan Agong's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
Vesak Day (observed)Tue, Jun 2
Islamic New YearWed, Jun 17

August

Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayTue, Aug 25
National Day (Merdeka)Mon, Aug 31

September

Malaysia DayWed, Sep 16

December

Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

🇲🇾 Long Weekends in Malaysia 2026

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Bridge Day Opportunities

Take 1, get 4 off

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 · January

Bridge days: Friday, Jan 2

Take 1, get 4 off

Chinese New Year

Sat, Feb 14 – Tue, Feb 17 · February

Bridge days: Monday, Feb 16

Take 2, get 5 off

Chinese New Year (Second Day)

Wed, Feb 18 – Sun, Feb 22 · February

Bridge days: Thursday, Feb 19, Friday, Feb 20

Take 2, get 5 off

Eid al-Adha

Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31 · May

Bridge days: Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29

Take 2, get 5 off

Islamic New Year

Wed, Jun 17 – Sun, Jun 21 · June

Bridge days: Thursday, Jun 18, Friday, Jun 19

Take 1, get 4 off

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

Sat, Aug 22 – Tue, Aug 25 · August

Bridge days: Monday, Aug 24

Take 2, get 5 off

Malaysia Day

Wed, Sep 16 – Sun, Sep 20 · September

Bridge days: Thursday, Sep 17, Friday, Sep 18

Natural Long Weekends

3 days off — no leave needed

Isra Mi'raj

Fri, Jan 16 – Sun, Jan 18 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) (observed)

Sat, Mar 21 – Mon, Mar 23 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Good Friday

Fri, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 5 · April

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday

Sat, May 30 – Mon, Jun 1 · May

4 days off — no leave needed

Vesak Day (observed)

Sat, May 30 – Tue, Jun 2 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

National Day (Merdeka)

Sat, Aug 29 – Mon, Aug 31 · August

3 days off — no leave needed

Christmas Day

Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · December

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long weekends are there in Malaysia in 2026?: Malaysia has 15 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 8 natural long weekends and 7 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Malaysia?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Malaysia, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Malaysia holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Malaysia include New Year's Day (4 days off), Isra Mi'raj (3 days off), Chinese New Year (4 days off).