Malaysia Day in Malaysia
Marks the formation of the Malaysian federation in 1963.
Malaysia Day, observed on 16 September, commemorates the formation of the Malaysian federation in 1963, when Malaya, North Borneo (Sabah), Sarawak and Singapore united. It is a national public holiday and is regarded with particular significance in East Malaysia.
Published dates
| Year | Date | Observed in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wed, 16 September 2026 | National | |
| 2027 | Thu, 16 September 2027 | National | |
| 2028 | Sat, 16 September 2028 | National |
What to notice in the calendar
The table records Malaysia Day as a nationwide holiday. 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.