New Year's Day
Malaysia· Public holiday · Except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu
Travel impact: Medium
- Date
- Thu, 1 Jan 2026
- Region
- Except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu
- Public holiday
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Background
Gregorian New Year’s Day. Note: not observed in every Malaysian state.
Impact on travellers
Federal offices may close, but state practice varies—check your destination state.
Extra notes
Not observed in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu.
Sources
- Status
- ProvisionalSome dates may still shift with official notices
- Last reviewed
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Cabinet 2026 federal calendar and gazettes; 2027 movable dates await the official calendar.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.