Plan Your Leave with Malaysia’s Public Holiday Calendar 2026

Malaysia’s 2026 public holiday calendar is now available — with a number of national and state holidays that offer excellent opportunities for long weekends. For busy professionals, HR planners, and employees alike, planning leave strategically around these holidays can maximize rest, travel, and work‐life balance. Below is your guide to the 2026 holiday schedule, long-weekend recommendations, and how to plan your annual leave efficiently.

Visit kabinet.gov.my for the original release.

Leave Planning Tips & HR Best Practices

To leverage these holidays effectively:

• Check State vs Federal Holidays

Some holidays are state-specific. Always check whether your state or territory observes the holiday. 

• Submit Leave Early

Long-weekend leave tends to get saturated. Plan at least several weeks in advance, especially around holidays like Hari Raya, National Day or Deepavali.

• Balance Workload & Coverage

Ensure adequate team coverage before approving leave. Avoid project delay by anticipating resource needs during holiday periods.

• Combine Leave for Maximum Benefits

For example, taking a leave day before or after federal holidays can yield 3-4 day breaks while using minimal leave days.

• Update HR Policy or Leave Calendar

​​​​​​​Employers should publish the 2026 leave calendar for all employees and integrate holiday and leave schedules into payroll and workforce planning tools.

Why Malaysia’s Public Holidays Matter to You

• Employee Morale & Work-Life Balance: Well-planned holidays help reduce burnout and improve retention.

• Travel & Tourism Boost: Domestic travel spikes around long weekends — businesses in travel/hospitality can anticipate demand.

• HR & Payroll Accuracy: Correct holiday observance affects leave accrual, overtime, public holiday pay rates.

• Employer Branding: Transparent leave policy around holidays shows employee-friendly culture, which aids recruitment.

Final Thoughts

Malaysia’s 2026 holiday calendar offers several chances to rest, travel, or simply recharge. By planning leave strategically and being aware of state vs federal holidays, you can enjoy longer breaks with fewer leave days used. Share the calendar with your team, plan early, and make each holiday count.

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References
PublicHolidays.com.my — Malaysia Public Holidays 2026 PublicHolidays.com.my
CalendarMalaysia.com — 2026 National Public Holiday Calendar Calendar Malaysia
IMoney.my — Guide to 2026 Malaysia Public Holidays & Long Weekends iMoney
BateriKu.com — Long Weekend Public Holiday Malaysia 2025-2026 Guide Bateriku.com