Hari Gawai in Malaysia
Sarawak's Dayak harvest and thanksgiving festival.
Hari Gawai is a festival celebrated by the Dayak peoples of Sarawak, giving thanks for the rice harvest and welcoming a new planting season. It is a vibrant cultural celebration of food, music and traditional costume, observed as a public holiday in Sarawak.
When is Hari Gawai?
| Year | Date | Observed in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mon, 1 June 2026 | Sarawak | |
| 2027 | Tue, 1 June 2027 | Sarawak | |
| 2028 | Thu, 1 June 2028 | Sarawak |
Planning around Hari Gawai
Hari Gawai is observed in Sarawak. 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, Hari Gawai 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.