National Holidays in Penang in 2026

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Penang Upcoming Holidays

List of Holidays in Penang in 2026

Day Date Holiday Name Type Comments
Thursday New Year's Day Regional Holiday Most states
Sunday Thaipusam Regional Holiday Several states
Monday Thaipusam (in lieu) Regional Holiday Several states
Tuesday Chinese New Year National Holiday 1st day of 1st lunar month
Wednesday Chinese New Year Holiday National Holiday 2nd day of 1st lunar month
Saturday Nuzul Al-Quran Day Regional Holiday Most states
Saturday Hari Raya Aidilfitri National Holiday End of Ramadan
Sunday Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday National Holiday Second day of holiday for Eid Al-Fitr
Monday Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday Regional Holiday Except Kedah
Friday Labour Day National Holiday International Workers' Day
Sunday Mother's Day Not A Public Holiday 2nd Sunday in May. Not a public holiday
Wednesday Hari Raya Haji National Holiday Festival of Sacrifice
Sunday Wesak Day National Holiday Birth of Buddha
Monday Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong National Holiday 1st Monday in June
Wednesday Awal Muharram National Holiday Hijri New Year
Sunday Father's Day Not A Public Holiday 3rd Sunday in June. Not a public holiday
Tuesday George Town Heritage Day Regional Holiday Penang
Saturday Birthday of the Governor Regional Holiday Penang
Tuesday Maulidur Rasul National Holiday Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
Monday National Day National Holiday Independence Day
Wednesday Malaysia Day National Holiday Became a Federal Holiday in 2010
Sunday Deepavali Regional Holiday The festival of lights. Except Sarawak
Monday Deepavali (in lieu) Regional Holiday Most states
Friday Christmas Day National Holiday
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Notes

  • When a holiday falls on a Sunday or Public Holiday, the following day will be observed as a holiday and if the said day is already a public holiday, then the following day shall be a holiday.
  • If a holiday falls on a Saturday, there WILL NOT be a replacement the following Monday.