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Penang Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Penang 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 →

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

Best break this yearMonday, February 16, 2026

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

Chinese New Year

Sat, Feb 14 → Wed, Feb 18

5
days off in a row
1
leave day booked
Fr13
Sa14
Su15
Mo16
Tu17
We18
Th19

Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 5 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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    Hari Tahun Baru (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

February 20263 holidays
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  • Sun
    01

    Hari Thaipusam (Thaipusam)

    Sunday, February 1, 2026

  • Tue
    17

    Tahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)

    Tuesday, February 17, 2026

  • Wed
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    Tahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)

    Wednesday, February 18, 2026

March 20263 holidays
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    Hari Nuzul Al-Quran (Day of Nuzul Al-Quran)

    Saturday, March 7, 2026

  • Sat
    21

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

    Saturday, March 21, 2026

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    22

    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

    • Sun
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      Vesak Day

      Sunday, May 31, 2026

    June 20262 holidays
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      01

      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

    July 20262 holidays
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    • Tue
      07

      Declaration of George Town as World Heritage Site

      Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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      11

      Hari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang (Penang State Governor's Birthday)

      Saturday, July 11, 2026

    August 20262 holidays
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      Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. (Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid))

      Tuesday, August 25, 2026

    • Mon
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      Hari Kebangsaan (Independence Day)

      Monday, August 31, 2026

    September 20261 holiday
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      Hari Malaysia (Malaysia Day)

      Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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      November 20262 holidays
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        Deepavali

        Sunday, November 8, 2026

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        Deepavali

        Monday, November 9, 2026

      December 20261 holiday
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      • Fri
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        Hari Krismas (Christmas Day)

        Friday, December 25, 2026

      About Public Holidays in Penang

      Public holidays in Penang, 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 Penang, Malaysia 2026

      DateDayHolidayType
      January 1, 2026ThursdayHari Tahun Baru (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
      February 1, 2026SundayHari Thaipusam (Thaipusam)Public Holiday
      February 17, 2026TuesdayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)Public Holiday
      February 18, 2026WednesdayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)Public Holiday
      March 7, 2026SaturdayHari Nuzul Al-Quran (Day of Nuzul Al-Quran)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 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
      July 7, 2026TuesdayDeclaration of George Town as World Heritage SitePublic Holiday
      July 11, 2026SaturdayHari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang (Penang State Governor'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 Penang, Malaysia 2027

      DateDayHolidayType
      January 1, 2027FridayHari Tahun Baru (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
      February 6, 2027SaturdayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)Public Holiday
      February 7, 2027SundayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)Public Holiday
      February 8, 2027MondayTahun Baru Cina (substitute day) (Chinese New Year (substitute day))Public Holiday
      February 24, 2027WednesdayHari Nuzul Al-Quran (Day of Nuzul Al-Quran)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
      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
      July 7, 2027WednesdayDeclaration of George Town as World Heritage SitePublic Holiday
      July 10, 2027SaturdayHari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang (Penang State Governor'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, 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.

      Penang Holidays Explained

      Hari Tahun Baru (New Year's Day) · January 1

      The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve celebrations.

      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 Penang?

      Penang, Malaysia has 20 public holidays in 2026, 7 more than the global average of 13.

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

      Only partly — Penang, 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 Penang in 2026?

      With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Penang, Malaysia in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, May 23–June 1, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 5 days off in a row, February 14–February 18.

      When is the next public holiday in Penang?

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

      Which holidays in Penang change date each year?

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

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