Federal Territory Day in Malaysia
Marks the establishment of Malaysia's federal territories.
Federal Territory Day commemorates the establishment of Kuala Lumpur as a federal territory in 1974. It is observed as a public holiday in the three federal territories: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya.
When is Federal Territory Day?
| Year | Date | Observed in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sun, 1 February 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya | |
| 2027 | Mon, 1 February 2027 | Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya | |
| 2028 | Tue, 1 February 2028 | Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya |
Planning around Federal Territory Day
Federal Territory Day is observed in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya. If you are planning travel or annual leave, check the dates above for 2026 and the following years, because the weekday changes each year and determines whether the holiday creates a natural long weekend.
Within the years listed, Federal Territory Day falls next to a weekend in at least one year, so taking one or two days of annual leave can stretch your break further. See our long-weekend pages for the best leave suggestions in each state.