Sarawak Governor's Birthday 2026, School Holiday Dates & Public Holidays

Sarawak Governor's Birthday 2026, Sarawak Governor's Birthday 2026, school holidays and public holidays, remind us that the state of Sarawak celebrates the Birthday of the Sarawak Governor, in honour of the head of state. Every year on the official date gazetted by the state, Sarawak celebrates the Birthday of the Sarawak Governor.

This festival celebrates the birth anniversary of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, who is the head of the state.

Sarawak Governor's Birthday 2026

Announcement of the Official Date of the Birthday Holiday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak 2026

If you refer to the 2026 federal and state public holiday schedule by kabinet.gov.my, Sarawak Governor's Birthday will be celebrated in Malaysia on:

October 10, 2026 (Saturday) – Sarawak Governor's Birthday (Sarawak)

October 2026

School Holidays in Conjunction with the Public Holiday for the Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak 2026

All students in Malaysia will enjoy the Sarawak Governor's Birthday holiday 2026 based on their school group in 2026. These dates will help students, parents and even teachers plan their celebrations and travel arrangements effectively.

Group A

(Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu)

10 October 2026 (Saturday) – Normal school holiday on that day. No additional holidays.

Group B

(Mellaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, WP Labuan and WP Putrajaya)

10 October 2026 (Saturday) – Normal school holiday in all states. No additional holidays.

If you plan ahead, keep in mind that the school will follow the government's public holiday schedule without additional holidays.

The Ministry of Education has not announced any special/additional arrangements for the 2026 Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri Birthday Celebration. You can check the official MOE portal for any latest information on the academic calendar as the celebration date approaches.

Sarawak Governor's Birthday Celebration in Malaysia

The Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak is the supreme head of government for the entire state of Sarawak. He is appointed by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong after receiving advice from the Premier of Sarawak. The Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak can also be known as the Governor of Sarawak. The term of office of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak is four years, and can still be extended up to a maximum of six years.

The official residence of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak is located in Astana, on the northern bank of the Sarawak River, Kuching.

Every year on the second Saturday of October, Sarawak celebrates the Birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, celebrating the official birthday of its ceremonial head, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri.

Sarawak does not have a hereditary king, instead, it is led by a federally appointed governor known as the Yang di-Pertua Negeri.

Governor of Sarawak the latest is – Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Haji Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar. He was appointed as the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak on 26 January 2024

Sarawak Governor's Birthday by Year

October 2025 11 Saturday
2026 October 10 Saturday
2027 October 9 Saturday

The official holiday to celebrate the birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak consistently occurs on the second Saturday of October every year.