Holidays in Malaysia in 2028

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Malaysia in 2028. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Malaysia.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Malaysia - Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya
January 1 2028, Saturday
Local holiday
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Malaysia - Negeri Sembilan
January 14 2028, Friday
Local holiday
Chinese Lunar New Year's Day Malaysia
January 26 2028, Wednesday
National
Second day of Chinese Lunar New Year Malaysia
January 27 2028, Thursday
National
Ramadan begins Malaysia - Johor, Kedah, Malacca
January 28 2028, Friday
Local holiday
Federal Territory Day Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya
February 1 2028, Tuesday
Local holiday
Nuzul Al-Quran Malaysia - Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Perak, Pahang, Penang, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu
February 13 2028, Sunday
Local holiday
Valentine's Day Malaysia
February 14 2028, Monday
Observance
Hari Raya Puasa Malaysia
February 27 2028, Sunday
National
Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 Malaysia
February 28 2028, Monday
National
Anniversary of the coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu Malaysia - Terengganu
March 4 2028, Saturday
Local holiday
March Equinox Malaysia
March 20 2028, Monday
Seasonal
Birthday of the Sultan of Johor Malaysia - Johor
March 23 2028, Thursday
Local holiday
Good Friday Malaysia - Sabah, Sarawak
April 14 2028, Friday
Local holiday
Declaration of Malacca as Historical City Malaysia - Malacca
April 15 2028, Saturday
Local holiday
Easter Sunday Malaysia
April 16 2028, Sunday
Observance
Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu Malaysia - Terengganu
April 26 2028, Wednesday
Local holiday
Labour Day Malaysia
May 1 2028, Monday
National
Hari Raya Haji Malaysia
May 5 2028, Friday
National
Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) Malaysia - Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu
May 6 2028, Saturday
Local holiday
Pahang State Holiday Malaysia - Pahang
May 7 2028, Sunday
Local holiday
Pahang State Holiday Malaysia - Pahang
May 8 2028, Monday
Local holiday
Muharram/New Year Malaysia
May 25 2028, Thursday
National
Harvest Festival Malaysia - Labuan, Sabah
May 30 2028, Tuesday
Local holiday
Harvest Festival Day 2 Malaysia - Labuan, Sabah
May 31 2028, Wednesday
Local holiday
Gawai Dayak Malaysia - Sarawak
June 1 2028, Thursday
Local holiday
Gawai Dayak Holiday Malaysia - Sarawak
June 2 2028, Friday
Local holiday
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday Malaysia
June 6 2028, Tuesday
National
June Solstice Malaysia
June 21 2028, Wednesday
Seasonal
Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day Malaysia - Johor
June 29 2028, Thursday
Local holiday
George Town World Heritage City Day Malaysia - Penang
July 7 2028, Friday
Local holiday
Penang Governor's Birthday Malaysia - Penang
July 8 2028, Saturday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis Malaysia - Perlis
July 17 2028, Monday
Local holiday
Sarawak Independence Day Malaysia - Sarawak
July 22 2028, Saturday
Local holiday
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Malaysia
August 3 2028, Thursday
National
Malaysia's National Day Malaysia
August 31 2028, Thursday
National
Malaysia Day Malaysia
September 16 2028, Saturday
National
September Equinox Malaysia
September 22 2028, Friday
Seasonal
Birthday of the Governor of Sabah Malaysia - Sabah
October 7 2028, Saturday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca Malaysia - Malacca
October 13 2028, Friday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak Malaysia - Sarawak
October 14 2028, Saturday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang Malaysia - Pahang
October 24 2028, Tuesday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Sultan of Perak Malaysia - Perak
November 3 2028, Friday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Malaysia - Kelantan
November 11 2028, Saturday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) Malaysia - Kelantan
November 12 2028, Sunday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor Malaysia - Selangor
December 11 2028, Monday
Local holiday
Isra and Mi'raj Malaysia - Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis
December 14 2028, Thursday
Local holiday
December Solstice Malaysia
December 21 2028, Thursday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Malaysia
December 24 2028, Sunday
Observance
Christmas Day Malaysia
December 25 2028, Monday
National
New Year's Eve Malaysia
December 31 2028, Sunday
Observance