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Sabah Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Sabah 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
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Sa14
Su15
Mo16
Tu17
We18
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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 21 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

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    Tahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)

    Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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    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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    Jumat Agung (Good Friday)

    Friday, April 3, 2026

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    Hari Pekerja (Labour Day)

    Friday, May 1, 2026

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

    Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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    Pesta Kaamatan (Tadau Kaamatan)

    Saturday, May 30, 2026

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    Pesta Kaamatan (Tadau Kaamatan)

    Sunday, May 31, 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

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    Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year)

    Wednesday, June 17, 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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      Hari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah (Sabah State Governor's Birthday)

      Saturday, October 3, 2026

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      Deepavali

      Sunday, November 8, 2026

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      Deepavali

      Monday, November 9, 2026

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      Hari Sebelum Krismas (Christmas Eve)

      Thursday, December 24, 2026

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      Hari Krismas (Christmas Day)

      Friday, December 25, 2026

    About Public Holidays in Sabah

    Public holidays in Sabah, 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 Sabah, Malaysia 2026

    DateDayHolidayType
    January 1, 2026ThursdayHari Tahun Baru (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
    February 17, 2026TuesdayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)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
    April 3, 2026FridayJumat Agung (Good Friday)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 30, 2026SaturdayPesta Kaamatan (Tadau Kaamatan)Public Holiday
    May 31, 2026SundayPesta Kaamatan (Tadau Kaamatan)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
    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
    October 3, 2026SaturdayHari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah (Sabah State Governor's Birthday)Public Holiday
    November 8, 2026SundayDeepavaliPublic Holiday
    November 9, 2026MondayDeepavaliPublic Holiday
    December 24, 2026ThursdayHari Sebelum Krismas (Christmas Eve)Public Holiday
    December 25, 2026FridayHari Krismas (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

    All Public Holidays in Sabah, 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
    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
    March 26, 2027FridayJumat Agung (Good Friday)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 30, 2027SundayPesta Kaamatan (Tadau Kaamatan)Public Holiday
    May 31, 2027MondayPesta Kaamatan (Tadau Kaamatan)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
    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 2, 2027SaturdayHari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah (Sabah State Governor's Birthday)Public Holiday
    October 28, 2027ThursdayDeepavaliPublic Holiday
    December 24, 2027FridayHari Sebelum Krismas (Christmas Eve)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.

    Sabah 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.

    Jumat Agung (Good Friday) · April 3

    The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

    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 Sebelum Krismas (Christmas Eve) · December 24

    The evening before Christmas, when many families hold their main Christmas meal or attend midnight Mass.

    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 Sabah?

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

    Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Sabah in 2026?

    2 public holidays fall on a weekend in Sabah, Malaysia in 2026: Tadau Kaamatan (Saturday, May 30), Tadau Kaamatan (Sunday, May 31). Sabah, Malaysia gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

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

    Only partly — Sabah, 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 Sabah in 2026?

    With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Sabah, 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 Sabah?

    The next public holiday in Sabah, Malaysia is Hari Sebelum Krismas (Christmas Eve) on December 24, 2026.

    Which holidays in Sabah 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, Good Friday, Sabah State Governor's Birthday do not fall on the same date every year in Sabah, Malaysia, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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