Long weekends

Long Weekends in Kedah, Malaysia

5Long weekends
4Bridge days
31Total days off
4Vacation days to take

Take 4 vacation days this year and enjoy 31 days off in total.

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Next long weekend

Maulidur Rasul

Aug 25 · In 81 days

Plan this break
Public Holidays →School Holidays →

Day off for Thaipusam

Jan 31 – Feb 2

3days off
Sat31·
Sun1★
Mon2★

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Chinese New Year

Feb 14 – 17

4days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16↓ off
Tue17★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

First Day of Ramadan

Feb 19 – 22

4days off
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21·
Sun22·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Labour Day

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3★

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Hari Raya Haji Day 2

May 28 – 31

4days off
Thu28★
Fri29↓ off
Sat30·
Sun31★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Birthday

May 30 – Jun 1

3days off
Sat30·
Sun31★
Mon1★

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Maulidur Rasul

Aug 22 – 25

4days off
Sat22·
Sun23·
Mon24↓ off
Tue25★

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

National Day

Aug 29 – 31

3days off
Sat29·
Sun30·
Mon31★

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

Christmas Day

Dec 25 – 27

3days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27★

Natural 3-day break — no vacation needed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a long weekend in Malaysia?

A long weekend in Malaysia occurs when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

What is a bridge day?

A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking that one day off creates a stretch of 4 or more consecutive days off. For example, if a holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.

How many long weekend opportunities are there in Malaysia in 2026?

In 2026, Malaysia has 9 vacation extension opportunities — a combination of natural long weekends and bridge days.

When are the best long weekends to travel in Malaysia in 2026?

The best long weekends for travel in Malaysia depend on the season and your destination. Spring and autumn bridge days often offer the best mix of good weather and fewer crowds.