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21 public holidays observed in Kedah during 2026. 16 school breaks shape travel demand. 10 long weekend opportunities.

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January 2026

  1. Jan17

    Isra and Mi'raj

    Saturday · Weekend

February 2026

  1. Feb1

    Thaipusam

    Sunday · Weekend

  2. Feb2

    Day off for Thaipusam

    Monday

  3. Feb17
    Chinese New Year

    Tuesday

  4. Feb18

    Chinese New Year Day 2

    Wednesday

  5. Feb19

    First Day of Ramadan

    Thursday

March 2026

  1. Mar21

    Hari Raya Aidilfitri

    Saturday · Weekend

May 2026

  1. May1
    Labour Day

    Friday

  2. May3

    Day off for Labour Day

    Sunday · Weekend

  3. May27

    Hari Raya Haji

    Wednesday

  4. May28

    Hari Raya Haji Day 2

    Thursday

  5. May31

    Wesak Day

    Sunday · Weekend

June 2026

  1. Jun1

    Yang di-Pertuan Agong Birthday

    Monday

  2. Jun17

    Awal Muharram

    Wednesday

  3. Jun21

    Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah

    Sunday · Weekend

August 2026

  1. Aug25

    Maulidur Rasul

    Tuesday

  2. Aug31

    National Day

    Monday

September 2026

  1. Sep16

    Malaysia Day

    Wednesday

November 2026

  1. Nov8

    Deepavali

    Sunday · Weekend

December 2026

  1. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

  2. Dec27

    Day off for Christmas Day

    Sunday · Weekend

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

Thaipusam

Jan 31 – Feb 2

3days off
Sat31·
Sun1★
Mon2★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Chinese New Year

Feb 14 – 19

6days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16↓ off
Tue17★
Wed18★
Thu19★

Take 1 day off → 6-day weekend

Chinese New Year

Feb 17 – 19

3days off
Tue17★
Wed18★
Thu19★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Chinese New Year

Feb 17 – 22

6days off
Tue17★
Wed18★
Thu19★
Fri20↓ off
Sat21·
Sun22·

Take 1 day off → 6-day weekend

Labour Day

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Hari Raya Haji

May 27 – Jun 1

6days off
Wed27★
Thu28★
Fri29↓ off
Sat30·
Sun31★
Mon1★

Take 1 day off → 6-day weekend

Wesak Day

May 30 – Jun 1

3days off
Sat30·
Sun31★
Mon1★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Christmas Day

Dec 25 – 27

3days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

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Winter & spring breaks · varies by zone

Find your zone below based on your school’s académie.

Group A (Kumpulan A)8 breaks

Académies

Kedah · Kelantan · Terengganu

Dec19

End-of-Year Holidays

Dec 19 – Jan 10 · 23 days

Feb15

Chinese New Year School Holiday

Feb 15–19 · 5 days

Mar19

Hari Raya Aidilfitri School Holiday

Mar 19–19 · 1 day

Mar20

Term 1 Break

Mar 20–28 · 9 days

May22

Mid-Year Break

May 22 – Jun 6 · 16 days

Aug28

Term 2 Break

Aug 28 – Sep 5 · 9 days

Nov9

Deepavali School Holiday

Nov 9–9 · 1 day

Dec4

End-of-Year Holidays

Dec 4 – Jan 3 · 31 days

Group B (Kumpulan B)8 breaks

Académies

Johor · Melaka · Negeri Sembilan · Pahang · Pulau Pinang · Perak · Perlis · Selangor · Sabah · Sarawak · Kuala Lumpur · Labuan · Putrajaya

Dec20

End-of-Year Holidays

Dec 20 – Jan 11 · 23 days

Feb16

Chinese New Year School Holiday

Feb 16–20 · 5 days

Mar19

Hari Raya Aidilfitri School Holiday

Mar 19–20 · 2 days

Mar21

Term 1 Break

Mar 21–29 · 9 days

May23

Mid-Year Break

May 23 – Jun 7 · 16 days

Aug29

Term 2 Break

Aug 29 – Sep 6 · 9 days

Nov9

Deepavali School Holiday

Nov 9–10 · 2 days

Dec5

End-of-Year Holidays

Dec 5 – Jan 3 · 30 days

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Important public holiday information · Malaysia

General information

  • •Islamic holidays in Malaysia are confirmed by the Keeper of the Rulers's Seal based on moon sighting. Actual dates may differ from estimates by 1-2 days.
  • •When a public holiday falls on a rest day, the next working day is a replacement holiday (cuti ganti).
  • •Malaysia celebrates public holidays from multiple religions including Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity.

Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Kedah in 2026?
Kedah observes 21 public holidays in 2026, including Isra and Mi'raj (January 17, 2026), Thaipusam (February 1, 2026), Day off for Thaipusam (February 2, 2026), Chinese New Year (February 17, 2026), Chinese New Year Day 2 (February 18, 2026). See the full list above for exact dates.
How many public holidays does Kedah have in 2026?
Kedah observes 21 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is Isra and Mi'raj in Kedah 2026?
Isra and Mi'raj in Kedah falls on January 17, 2026.
When is Thaipusam in Kedah 2026?
Thaipusam in Kedah falls on February 1, 2026.
When is Day off for Thaipusam in Kedah 2026?
Day off for Thaipusam in Kedah falls on February 2, 2026.
When is Chinese New Year in Kedah 2026?
Chinese New Year in Kedah falls on February 17, 2026.
When is Chinese New Year Day 2 in Kedah 2026?
Chinese New Year Day 2 in Kedah falls on February 18, 2026.
When is First Day of Ramadan in Kedah 2026?
First Day of Ramadan in Kedah falls on February 19, 2026.
When is Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Kedah 2026?
Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Kedah falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Labour Day in Kedah 2026?
Labour Day in Kedah falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Day off for Labour Day in Kedah 2026?
Day off for Labour Day in Kedah falls on May 3, 2026.
When is Hari Raya Haji in Kedah 2026?
Hari Raya Haji in Kedah falls on May 27, 2026.
When is Hari Raya Haji Day 2 in Kedah 2026?
Hari Raya Haji Day 2 in Kedah falls on May 28, 2026.
When is Wesak Day in Kedah 2026?
Wesak Day in Kedah falls on May 31, 2026.
When is Yang di-Pertuan Agong Birthday in Kedah 2026?
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Birthday in Kedah falls on June 1, 2026.
When is Awal Muharram in Kedah 2026?
Awal Muharram in Kedah falls on June 17, 2026.
When is Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah in Kedah 2026?
Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah in Kedah falls on June 21, 2026.
When is Maulidur Rasul in Kedah 2026?
Maulidur Rasul in Kedah falls on August 25, 2026.
When is National Day in Kedah 2026?
National Day in Kedah falls on August 31, 2026.
When is Malaysia Day in Kedah 2026?
Malaysia Day in Kedah falls on September 16, 2026.
When is Deepavali in Kedah 2026?
Deepavali in Kedah falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Kedah 2026?
Christmas Day in Kedah falls on December 25, 2026.
When is Day off for Christmas Day in Kedah 2026?
Day off for Christmas Day in Kedah falls on December 27, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Kedah?
Most public holidays in Kedah are observed only on the exact date. Some countries grant a substitute weekday off when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday — check the notes for each holiday above.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Kedah?
Yes — most banks, public administration offices, and the stock exchange close on national public holidays. Some retail and tourism businesses stay open.
What is a "bridge day"?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend (e.g. a Friday after a Thursday holiday). Many people take this day off to extend the long weekend without using extra vacation.
Are these dates official for Kedah?
Dates are sourced from official government publications and the relevant ministries. Always confirm regional and local observances closer to your travel date — especially for substitute holidays and bank-only days.
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