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22 public holidays observed in Pulau Pinang during 2026. 16 school breaks shape travel demand. 11 long weekend opportunities.

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Long weekends

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January 2026

  1. Jan1
    New Year's Day

    Thursday

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

March 2026

  1. Mar7

    Nuzul Al-Quran

    Saturday · Weekend

  2. Mar21

    Hari Raya Aidilfitri

    Saturday · Weekend

  3. Mar23

    Day off for Hari Raya Aidilfitri

    Monday

May 2026

  1. May1
    Labour Day

    Friday

  2. May27

    Hari Raya Haji

    Wednesday

  3. May31

    Wesak Day

    Sunday · Weekend

June 2026

  1. Jun1

    Yang di-Pertuan Agong Birthday

    Monday

  2. Jun2

    Day off for Wesak Day

    Tuesday

  3. Jun17

    Awal Muharram

    Wednesday

July 2026

  1. Jul7

    Georgetown World Heritage City Day

    Tuesday

  2. Jul11

    Birthday of Penang Governor

    Saturday · 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

  2. Nov9

    Day off for Deepavali

    Monday

December 2026

  1. Dec25
    Christmas Day

    Friday

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Long weekend opportunities

Smart windows to maximize your time off.

New Year's Day

Jan 1 – 4

4days off
Thu1★
Fri2↓ off
Sat3·
Sun4·

Take 1 day off → 4-day weekend

Thaipusam

Jan 31 – Feb 2

3days off
Sat31·
Sun1★
Mon2★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Chinese New Year

Feb 14 – 18

5days off
Sat14·
Sun15·
Mon16↓ off
Tue17★
Wed18★

Take 1 day off → 5-day weekend

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Mar 21 – 23

3days off
Sat21★
Sun22·
Mon23★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Labour Day

May 1 – 3

3days off
Fri1★
Sat2·
Sun3·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Wesak Day

May 30 – Jun 2

4days off
Sat30·
Sun31★
Mon1★
Tue2★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Georgetown World Heritage City Day

Jul 4 – 7

4days off
Sat4·
Sun5·
Mon6↓ off
Tue7★

Take 1 day off → 4-day 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.

Deepavali

Nov 7 – 9

3days off
Sat7·
Sun8★
Mon9★

Falls naturally on a weekend.

Christmas Day

Dec 25 – 27

3days off
Fri25★
Sat26·
Sun27·

Falls naturally on a weekend.

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Plan your next long weekend

Choose a domestic or international Beevago pick for each upcoming break.

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School holidays 2026

When schools are closed — peak travel demand from families.

ZoneAllZone AZone B

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 Pulau Pinang in 2026?
Pulau Pinang observes 22 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day (January 1, 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 Pulau Pinang have in 2026?
Pulau Pinang observes 22 national public holidays in 2026. Some regions may add additional regional holidays on top.
When is New Year's Day in Pulau Pinang 2026?
New Year's Day in Pulau Pinang falls on January 1, 2026.
When is Thaipusam in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Thaipusam in Pulau Pinang falls on February 1, 2026.
When is Day off for Thaipusam in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Day off for Thaipusam in Pulau Pinang falls on February 2, 2026.
When is Chinese New Year in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Chinese New Year in Pulau Pinang falls on February 17, 2026.
When is Chinese New Year Day 2 in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Chinese New Year Day 2 in Pulau Pinang falls on February 18, 2026.
When is Nuzul Al-Quran in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Nuzul Al-Quran in Pulau Pinang falls on March 7, 2026.
When is Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Pulau Pinang falls on March 21, 2026.
When is Day off for Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Day off for Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Pulau Pinang falls on March 23, 2026.
When is Labour Day in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Labour Day in Pulau Pinang falls on May 1, 2026.
When is Hari Raya Haji in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Hari Raya Haji in Pulau Pinang falls on May 27, 2026.
When is Wesak Day in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Wesak Day in Pulau Pinang falls on May 31, 2026.
When is Yang di-Pertuan Agong Birthday in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Birthday in Pulau Pinang falls on June 1, 2026.
When is Day off for Wesak Day in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Day off for Wesak Day in Pulau Pinang falls on June 2, 2026.
When is Awal Muharram in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Awal Muharram in Pulau Pinang falls on June 17, 2026.
When is Georgetown World Heritage City Day in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Georgetown World Heritage City Day in Pulau Pinang falls on July 7, 2026.
When is Birthday of Penang Governor in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Birthday of Penang Governor in Pulau Pinang falls on July 11, 2026.
When is Maulidur Rasul in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Maulidur Rasul in Pulau Pinang falls on August 25, 2026.
When is National Day in Pulau Pinang 2026?
National Day in Pulau Pinang falls on August 31, 2026.
When is Malaysia Day in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Malaysia Day in Pulau Pinang falls on September 16, 2026.
When is Deepavali in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Deepavali in Pulau Pinang falls on November 8, 2026.
When is Day off for Deepavali in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Day off for Deepavali in Pulau Pinang falls on November 9, 2026.
When is Christmas Day in Pulau Pinang 2026?
Christmas Day in Pulau Pinang falls on December 25, 2026.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Pulau Pinang?
Most public holidays in Pulau Pinang 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 Pulau Pinang?
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 Pulau Pinang?
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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