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Sarawak Public Holidays 2026

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

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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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Su15
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Tu17
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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 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

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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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    Vesak Day

    Sunday, May 31, 2026

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    Perayaan Hari Gawai Dayak (Gawai Dayak)

    Monday, June 1, 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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    Perayaan Hari Gawai Dayak (Gawai Dayak)

    Tuesday, June 2, 2026

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    Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year)

    Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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    Hari Kemerdekaan Sarawak (Sarawak Independence Day)

    Wednesday, July 22, 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 Sarawak (Sarawak State Governor's Birthday)

    Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deepavali

    Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Hari Krismas (Christmas Day)

    Friday, December 25, 2026

About Public Holidays in Sarawak

Public holidays in Sarawak, 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 Sarawak, 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 31, 2026SundayVesak DayPublic Holiday
June 1, 2026MondayPerayaan Hari Gawai Dayak (Gawai Dayak)Public Holiday
June 1, 2026MondayHari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday)Public Holiday
June 2, 2026TuesdayPerayaan Hari Gawai Dayak (Gawai Dayak)Public Holiday
June 17, 2026WednesdayAwal Muharram (Islamic New Year)Public Holiday
July 22, 2026WednesdayHari Kemerdekaan Sarawak (Sarawak Independence Day)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 10, 2026SaturdayHari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak (Sarawak State Governor's Birthday)Public Holiday
November 8, 2026SundayDeepavaliPublic Holiday
December 25, 2026FridayHari Krismas (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

All Public Holidays in Sarawak, 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
June 1, 2027TuesdayPerayaan Hari Gawai Dayak (Gawai Dayak)Public Holiday
June 2, 2027WednesdayPerayaan Hari Gawai Dayak (Gawai Dayak)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 22, 2027ThursdayHari Kemerdekaan Sarawak (Sarawak Independence Day)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 9, 2027SaturdayHari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak (Sarawak State Governor's Birthday)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.

Sarawak 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 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 Sarawak?

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

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

Only partly — Sarawak, 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 Sarawak in 2026?

With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Sarawak, Malaysia in 2026 is 9 consecutive days off, February 14–February 22, by booking 3 days of leave.

When is the next public holiday in Sarawak?

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

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

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