Merdeka Day in Malaysia
Malaysia's National Day, marking independence in 1957.
Merdeka Day, celebrated on 31 August, commemorates the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British rule in 1957. It is a national public holiday marked by parades, flag-raising ceremonies and patriotic events, most prominently at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur.
Published dates
| Year | Date | Observed in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mon, 31 August 2026 | National | |
| 2027 | Tue, 31 August 2027 | National | |
| 2028 | Thu, 31 August 2028 | National |
What to notice in the calendar
The table records Merdeka 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.