A long holiday is a relatively long period of leave, whether a public holiday followed by a long weekend or a long school holiday, which allows for more meaningful vacations or family activities.
The benefits of long holidays include increased mental well-being, opportunities for family activities, and a boost to the domestic tourism industry.
Long holiday January 2026
– All States
Final holidays of the 2025 / 2026 school session: December 20, 2025 – January 11, 2026
Feb 18 – Wednesday – 2nd Day Chinese New Year Holiday (except Kelantan and Terengganu)
Some states may set additional holidays for Chinese New Year or related school holidays. Please check this page from time to time for the latest updates on public holidays 2026 after the official announcement by the cabinet and MOE.
March 22 – Sunday – 2nd Day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday
March 23 – Monday – Additional holiday
Some states may set additional holidays for Hari Raya Aidilfitri or related school holidays. Please check this page from time to time for the latest updates on public holidays 2026 after the official announcement by the cabinet and MOE.
Group B : Melaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, WP Labuan and WP Putrajaya
March 22 – Sunday – 2nd Day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri
March 23 – Monday – Additional holiday
Some states may set additional holidays for Hari Raya Aidilfitri or related school holidays. Please check this page from time to time for the latest updates on public holidays 2026 after the official announcement by the cabinet and MOE.
Some states may set additional holidays for Labour Day or related school holidays. Please check this page from time to time for the latest updates on public holidays 2026 after official announcements by the cabinet and MOE.
Group B : Melaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, WP Labuan and WP Putrajaya
Group B : Melaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, WP Labuan and WP Putrajaya (except Sarawak)
November 9 – Monday – Additional Holiday for Deepavali Day
Some states may set additional holidays for Deepavali or related school holidays. Please check this page from time to time for the latest updates on public holidays 2026 after the official announcement by the cabinet and MOE.