Deepavali (substitute holiday)
Malaysia· Public holiday · States with Sunday as weekly rest day
Observed holidayTravel impact: High
- Date
- Mon, 9 Nov 2026
- Region
- States with Sunday as weekly rest day
- Public holiday
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Background
Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights.
Impact on travellers
Indian neighbourhoods offer lights and food worth experiencing; some shops close.
Extra notes
Date may vary slightly by state calendar.
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.