Public holidays in Sabah
Malaysia
Sabah observes 21 public holidays in 2026. This list differs from the national one, because it includes holidays specific to the region.
- 21 Public
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | Public |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year | Public |
| March 21 | Saturday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| March 22 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| May 30 | Saturday | Tadau Kaamatan | Public |
| May 31 | Sunday | Tadau Kaamatan | Public |
| May 31 | Sunday | Vesak Day | Public |
| June 1 | Monday | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Public |
| June 17 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| August 31 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| September 16 | Wednesday | Malaysia Day | Public |
| October 3 | Saturday | Sabah State Governor's Birthday | Public |
| November 8 | Sunday | Deepavali | Public |
| November 9 | Monday | Deepavali | Public |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2026?
- Malaysia has 21 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Malaysia in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Malaysia fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 7 of them: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), Tadau Kaamatan, Tadau Kaamatan, Vesak Day, Sabah State Governor's Birthday, Deepavali.