Independence Declaration Day in Malaysia
Melaka's commemoration of the declaration of independence.
Independence Declaration Day (Hari Pengisytiharan Kemerdekaan) commemorates the historic declaration of Malaya's independence made by Tunku Abdul Rahman in Melaka. It honours the city's role in the nation's path to independence.
It is observed as a public holiday in the state of Melaka.
Published dates
| Year | Date | Observed in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fri, 20 February 2026 | Melaka | |
| 2027 | Sat, 20 February 2027 | Melaka | |
| 2028 | Sun, 20 February 2028 | Melaka |
What to notice in the calendar
The table records the coverage for Independence Declaration Day as “Melaka”. 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.