How many religious holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?

Malaysia has 20 religious holidays in 2026, spanning ui.religion_islamic, ui.religion_christian, ui.religion_lunar, ui.religion_hindu traditions.

What religious traditions are observed in Malaysia?

ui.religion_islamic: 9 Holidays; ui.religion_christian: 3 Holidays; ui.religion_lunar: 6 Holidays; ui.religion_hindu: 2 Holidays.

When is the next religious holiday in Malaysia?

The next religious holiday in Malaysia is Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Religious Calendar Overview

🕌islamic(9)✝️christian(3)🌙lunar(6)🙏hindu(2)

Next: Eid al-Adha on Wed, May 27

Malaysia Religious Holidays — 2026 Calendar

20 holidays, festivals & observances

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Thaipusam

Sun, Feb 1

Sunday

Tahun Baru Cina

Tue, Feb 17 – Wed, Feb 18

2 days

Awal Ramadan

Wed, Feb 18

Wednesday

Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)

Sun, Mar 15

Sunday

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Fri, Mar 20 – Sat, Mar 21

2 days

May

Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27
Vesak DaySun, May 31

June

Islamic New YearWed, Jun 17

August

Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayThu, Aug 27

September

Hungry Ghost FestivalWed, Sep 2

October

Mid-Autumn Festival (Mooncake Festival)Sun, Oct 4
Deepavali (Diwali)Tue, Oct 20

December

Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

🇲🇾 Malaysia observes 20 religious holidays in 2026 across 4 faith traditions.

ui.religion_islamic: 9 ui.religion_christian: 3 ui.religion_lunar: 6 ui.religion_hindu: 2

Feb 1

Thaipusam(ui.religion_hindu)

Feb 8

Isra Mi'raj(ui.religion_islamic)

Feb 17–Feb 18

Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year)(ui.religion_lunar)

Feb 18

Ramadan Begins(ui.religion_islamic)

Mar 3

Chap Goh Mei (Lantern Festival)(ui.religion_lunar)

Mar 6

Nuzul Al-Quran(ui.religion_islamic)

Mar 15

Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)(ui.religion_islamic)

Mar 20–Mar 21

Eid al-Fitr(ui.religion_islamic)

Mar 20–Mar 21

Eid al-Fitr(ui.religion_islamic)

Apr 3

Good Friday(ui.religion_christian)

Apr 5

Easter Sunday(ui.religion_christian)

Apr 5

Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping)(ui.religion_lunar)

May 27

Eid al-Adha(ui.religion_islamic)

May 31

Vesak Day(ui.religion_lunar)

Jun 17

Islamic New Year(ui.religion_islamic)

Aug 27

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday(ui.religion_islamic)

Sep 2

Hungry Ghost Festival(ui.religion_lunar)

Oct 4

Mid-Autumn Festival (Mooncake Festival)(ui.religion_lunar)

Oct 20

Deepavali (Diwali)(ui.religion_hindu)

Dec 25

Christmas Day(ui.religion_christian)

🇲🇾 Frequently Asked Questions — Malaysia Religious Holidays 2026

How many religious holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?: Malaysia has 20 religious holidays in 2026, spanning ui.religion_islamic, ui.religion_christian, ui.religion_lunar, ui.religion_hindu traditions.
What religious traditions are observed in Malaysia?: ui.religion_islamic: 9 Holidays; ui.religion_christian: 3 Holidays; ui.religion_lunar: 6 Holidays; ui.religion_hindu: 2 Holidays.
When is the next religious holiday in Malaysia?: The next religious holiday in Malaysia is Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

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