Merdeka Day 2026 in Malaysia falls on Isnin, 31 Ogos 2026 — a public holiday in Malaysia.
Merdeka Day is a public holiday in Malaysia. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Merdeka Day 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 Merdeka Day's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Merdeka Day 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.
Merdeka Day 2026 in Malaysia falls on Isnin, 31 Ogos 2026, a national public holiday.
Yes. Merdeka Day 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 Merdeka Day's date in the surrounding years.
The next Merdeka Day is Selasa, 31 Ogos 2027.