Contributing Writer: Elwa Gloria Justin
Sabah public holidays in 2026 reflect the state’s rich cultural, religious and historical diversity. From national celebrations to state-specific observances, these holidays offer meaningful opportunities for rest, family gatherings, cultural festivities and travel planning.
Let’s help you maximise this opportunity for what we call… the long weekend.
Here’s the list of public holidays in Sabah for 2026, which also covers federal, religious and state holidays:
January
- 1 January (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
February
- 17 February (Tuesday) – Chinese New Year (Day 1)
- 18 February (Wednesday) – Chinese New Year (Day 2)
March
- 21 March (Saturday) – Hari Raya Aidilfitri
- 22 March (Sunday) – Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Second Day)
- 30 March (Monday) – Birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah
April
- 3 April (Friday) – Good Friday (Sabah & Sarawak only)
May
- 1 May (Friday) – Labour Day
- 27 May (Wednesday) – Hari Raya Aidiladha
- 30 May (Saturday) – Pesta Kaamatan (Harvest Festival – Day 1)
- 31 May (Sunday) – Pesta Kaamatan (Day 2) & Wesak Day
June
- 1 June (Monday) – Birthday of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
- 17 June (Wednesday) – Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year)
August
- 25 August (Tuesday) – Maulidur Rasul
- 31 August (Monday) – National Day (Hari Merdeka)
September
- 16 September (Wednesday) – Malaysia Day
November
- 8 November (Sunday) – Deepavali
December
- 25 December (Friday) – Christmas Day
