Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday 2026, School Holiday & Public Holiday Dates

The celebration of the Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday 2026, a school holiday and public holiday, on April 26 represents a very big aspect, more than just a ceremonial event.

As head of state and also head of religion, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin's birthday is a unifying force for the diverse communities in Terengganu. The combination of various traditional ceremonies, exciting cultural performances and religious ceremonies at the Royal Palace in Kuala Terengganu reveals the close relationship between monarchy, faith and society in modern Malaysia.

Date of the Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu 2026

Announcement of the Official Date of the Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday Holiday 2026

Following references from several sources regarding the 2026 federal and state public holiday schedule, the Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday will be celebrated in Malaysia on:

• April 26, 2026 (Sunday) – Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu (Terengganu)

April 2026

School Holidays in Conjunction with the Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday Public Holiday 2026

All students in Malaysia will enjoy the Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday holiday 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)

• 26 April 2026 (Sunday) – School holiday in Terengganu only. Normal school day for other states on that day. No additional holiday

Group B

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

• 26 April 2026 (Sunday) – Normal school holiday on that day. No additional holidays.

The dates listed above are from various sources and are for initial reference only. Please check this page from time to time for the latest updates on public holidays in 2026 after the official announcement by the cabinet and the Ministry of Education.

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 Sultan of Terengganu Birthday celebration. You can check the official MOE portal for any latest information on the academic calendar as the celebration date approaches.

Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday Celebration in Malaysia

The Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday Celebration in Terengganu represents a very important cultural event that helps unite the diverse communities of the state in honouring their royal leader.

The annual celebration on April 26 is one proof of the important role of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin as the head of state and religious leader in Terengganu.

This celebration also helps strengthen cultural ties while highlighting to the people the Sultan's contribution in preserving Islamic values and Malay traditions.

As chairman of the Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council before his ascension as Sultan of Terengganu in 1988, Sultan Mizan's leadership continued to shape the state's cultural landscape.

This celebration fosters community involvement through various ceremonial activities which are often centred at the Royal Palace in Kuala Terengganu, reinforcing the important role of the monarchy in maintaining social harmony and cultural identity within the state.