Christmas Day in Malaysia
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is a national public holiday in Malaysia. Shopping malls, hotels and Christian communities across the country mark the season with decorations, carols and gatherings, reflecting Malaysia's multicultural character.
In Sabah, Christmas Eve is additionally recognised as a public holiday.
Published dates
| Year | Date | Observed in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thu, 24 December 2026 | Sabah | |
| 2026 | Fri, 25 December 2026 | National | |
| 2027 | Fri, 24 December 2027 | Sabah | |
| 2027 | Sat, 25 December 2027 | National | |
| 2028 | Sun, 24 December 2028 | Sabah | |
| 2028 | Mon, 25 December 2028 | National |
What to notice in the calendar
The table records the coverage for Christmas Day as “Sabah”. Dates for several years are kept together so changes in weekday and state coverage are easy to compare.
At least one listed date falls on or next to a weekend. The long-weekend calendar shows the actual sequence of workdays, weekends and holidays for each year.