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Kedah Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Kedah for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

Turn a holiday into a long break

Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

How many days of leave will you book?

Showing the best break you can get with 2 leave days.

Best break this yearFriday, May 29, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) + Vesak Day + Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday

Wed, May 27 → Mon, Jun 1

6
days off in a row
1
leave day booked
Tu26
We27
Th28
Fr29
Sa30
Su31
Mo1
Tu2

Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 6 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

19 of the 20 2026 holidays have already passed.

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January 20261 holiday
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    Israk dan Mikraj (Laylat al-Mi'raj)

    Friday, January 16, 2026

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    Hari Thaipusam (Thaipusam)

    Sunday, February 1, 2026

  • Tue
    17

    Tahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)

    Tuesday, February 17, 2026

  • Wed
    18

    Awal Ramadan (First day of Ramadan)

    Wednesday, February 18, 2026

  • Wed
    18

    Tahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)

    Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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    Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))

    Saturday, March 21, 2026

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    Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))

    Sunday, March 22, 2026

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      Hari Pekerja (Labour Day)

      Friday, May 1, 2026

    • Wed
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      Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha))

      Wednesday, May 27, 2026

    • Thu
      28

      Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha))

      Thursday, May 28, 2026

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      Vesak Day

      Sunday, May 31, 2026

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      Hari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday)

      Monday, June 1, 2026

    • Wed
      17

      Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year)

      Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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      Hari Keputeraan Sultan Kedah (Sultan of Kedah's Birthday)

      Sunday, June 21, 2026

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        Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. (Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid))

        Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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        Hari Kebangsaan (Independence Day)

        Monday, August 31, 2026

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        Hari Malaysia (Malaysia Day)

        Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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          Deepavali

          Sunday, November 8, 2026

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          Deepavali

          Monday, November 9, 2026

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          Hari Krismas (Christmas Day)

          Friday, December 25, 2026

        About Public Holidays in Kedah

        Public holidays in Kedah, Malaysia are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

        This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

        All Public Holidays in Kedah, Malaysia 2026

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 16, 2026FridayIsrak dan Mikraj (Laylat al-Mi'raj)Public Holiday
        February 1, 2026SundayHari Thaipusam (Thaipusam)Public Holiday
        February 17, 2026TuesdayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)Public Holiday
        February 18, 2026WednesdayAwal Ramadan (First day of Ramadan)Public Holiday
        February 18, 2026WednesdayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)Public Holiday
        March 21, 2026SaturdayHari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))Public Holiday
        March 22, 2026SundayHari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))Public Holiday
        May 1, 2026FridayHari Pekerja (Labour Day)Public Holiday
        May 27, 2026WednesdayHari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha))Public Holiday
        May 28, 2026ThursdayHari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha))Public Holiday
        May 31, 2026SundayVesak DayPublic Holiday
        June 1, 2026MondayHari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday)Public Holiday
        June 17, 2026WednesdayAwal Muharram (Islamic New Year)Public Holiday
        June 21, 2026SundayHari Keputeraan Sultan Kedah (Sultan of Kedah's Birthday)Public Holiday
        August 25, 2026TuesdayHari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. (Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid))Public Holiday
        August 31, 2026MondayHari Kebangsaan (Independence Day)Public Holiday
        September 16, 2026WednesdayHari Malaysia (Malaysia Day)Public Holiday
        November 8, 2026SundayDeepavaliPublic Holiday
        November 9, 2026MondayDeepavaliPublic Holiday
        December 25, 2026FridayHari Krismas (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

        All Public Holidays in Kedah, Malaysia 2027

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 5, 2027TuesdayIsrak dan Mikraj (Laylat al-Mi'raj)Public Holiday
        February 6, 2027SaturdayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)Public Holiday
        February 7, 2027SundayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)Public Holiday
        February 8, 2027MondayAwal Ramadan (First day of Ramadan)Public Holiday
        February 8, 2027MondayTahun Baru Cina (substitute day) (Chinese New Year (substitute day))Public Holiday
        March 9, 2027TuesdayHari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))Public Holiday
        March 10, 2027WednesdayHari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))Public Holiday
        May 1, 2027SaturdayHari Pekerja (Labour Day)Public Holiday
        May 16, 2027SundayHari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha))Public Holiday
        May 17, 2027MondayHari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha))Public Holiday
        June 6, 2027SundayAwal Muharram (Islamic New Year)Public Holiday
        June 7, 2027MondayHari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday)Public Holiday
        June 20, 2027SundayHari Keputeraan Sultan Kedah (Sultan of Kedah's Birthday)Public Holiday
        August 14, 2027SaturdayHari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. (Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid))Public Holiday
        August 31, 2027TuesdayHari Kebangsaan (Independence Day)Public Holiday
        September 16, 2027ThursdayHari Malaysia (Malaysia Day)Public Holiday
        October 28, 2027ThursdayDeepavaliPublic Holiday
        December 25, 2027SaturdayIsrak dan Mikraj (Laylat al-Mi'raj)Public Holiday
        December 25, 2027SaturdayHari Krismas (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

        Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

        Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

        Kedah Holidays Explained

        Tahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year) · February 17

        The start of the lunar new year, celebrated with family reunions, red envelopes and fireworks. Its date follows the Chinese lunisolar calendar and falls between late January and mid-February.

        Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)) · March 21

        Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with prayers, family visits and festive meals. Its date follows the Islamic lunar calendar, so it moves about 11 days earlier each year.

        Hari Pekerja (Labour Day) · May 1

        A day honoring workers and the labor movement.

        Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)) · May 27

        Eid al-Adha honors Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and falls during the Hajj pilgrimage. Its date follows the Islamic lunar calendar, so it moves about 11 days earlier each year.

        Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year) · June 17

        The first day of Muharram, the start of the Islamic lunar year.

        Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. (Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)) · August 25

        Mawlid marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad and follows the Islamic lunar calendar.

        Hari Krismas (Christmas Day) · December 25

        Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.

        Frequently Asked Questions

        How many public holidays are there in Kedah?

        Kedah, Malaysia has 19 public holidays in 2026, 6 more than the global average of 13.

        Does Kedah give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

        Only partly — Kedah, Malaysia moves a public holiday to the next working day when it falls on a Sunday, but not when it falls on a Saturday.

        What is the longest break possible in Kedah in 2026?

        With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Kedah, Malaysia in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, May 23–June 1, by booking 3 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 6 days off in a row, May 27–June 1.

        When is the next public holiday in Kedah?

        The next public holiday in Kedah, Malaysia is Hari Krismas (Christmas Day) on December 25, 2026.

        Which holidays in Kedah change date each year?

        Chinese New Year, Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Islamic New Year, Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid), Vesak Day, Deepavali, Sultan of Kedah's Birthday, Laylat al-Mi'raj, First day of Ramadan, Thaipusam do not fall on the same date every year in Kedah, Malaysia, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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