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

The date of the Sultan of Perak's Birthday 2026, the celebration of the Sultan of Perak's Birthday 2026, school holidays and public holidays, reminds us that the state of Perak celebrates the Sultan of Perak's Birthday, in honor of the head of state.

The Sultan of Perak's Birthday is a public holiday in the state of Perak.

His Majesty Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah is the 35th Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan.

Sultan of Perak's Birthday Date 2026

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

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

November 6, 2026 (Friday) – Birthday of the Sultan of Perak (Perak)

November 2026

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

All students in Malaysia will enjoy the Sultan of Perak's Birthday 2026 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)

6 November 2026 (Friday) – 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)

6 November 2026 (Friday) – School holiday in the state of Perak only. Normal school day for other states on that day. No additional holiday

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

Sultan of Perak's Birthday Celebration in Malaysia

The latest Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan – His Majesty Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah, is the 35th Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan. Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah ascended the throne on 29 May 2014, becoming the 35th Sultan of Perak.

Originally, his birthday was celebrated on November 27, his actual date of birth, but starting in 2018, the holiday was officially moved to the first Friday of November to standardize the timing of the celebration.

He is the first child and eldest son of the 34th Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan, the late Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah and the Raja Permaisuri Tuanku Bainun.

Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah is the ruling monarch of the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan and is the head of state and the head of the state's Islamic religion. The reign of Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah began on 29 May 2014 until now.

The Queen Mother of Perak is Tuanku Zara Salim. Tuanku Zara Salim, who was born on 22 March 1973, is the Queen Mother of Perak Darul Ridzuan.

The Sultan of Perak's Birthday Celebration, in honour of the Sultan's role as the constitutional head of Perak, spiritual patron, and symbol of unity for the multi-racial community.

Date of the Sultan of Perak's Birthday by Year

November 2025 7 Friday
2026 November 6 Friday
2027 November 5 Friday

The Sultan of Perak's birthday is celebrated every Friday in the first week of November.

During the Sultan of Perak's Birthday celebrations, official ceremonies, honours and awards are given to individuals who have excelled in public service, culture, education and community development. Through awards and honours, the state highlights contributions in public service, the arts, education and charity.

State events usually begin with the raising of the flag, followed by an official proclamation from the Sultan at a royal venue attended by dignitaries and the public.

Since the holiday is set on a Friday, no additional replacement day is usually required, allowing for smooth planning of official activities and the like.

The holiday celebrating the Sultan of Perak's Birthday reaffirms the role and heritage of the Sultanate in the governance, culture and pride of the state of Perak.

Traditional dances, music, craft exhibitions and royal ceremonies help preserve Perak's unique heritage and foster community unity. The combination of royal ceremonies and grassroots cultural exhibitions preserves Perak's shared heritage and identity.