Deepavali 2026 in Malaysia falls on Ahad, 8 November 2026 — a public holiday in Malaysia.
Deepavali is a public holiday in Malaysia. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Deepavali is officially observed as a public holiday in Malaysia. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Deepavali's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Deepavali observance varies by community and region within Malaysia. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Future dates for moving holidays (Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.) are computed and approximate; the actual public-holiday date in some countries is fixed by official decree closer to the date.
Deepavali 2026 in Malaysia falls on Ahad, 8 November 2026, a national public holiday.
Yes. Deepavali is a nationwide public holiday in Malaysia.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Deepavali's date in the surrounding years.
The next Deepavali is Khamis, 28 Oktober 2027.