As we prepare to enter 2026, several Southeast Asian countries have released their official calendars of national public holidays and joint leave days. This information is important for scheduling operational activities, travel, and academic calendars across the region in both the public and private sectors.
Below is a complete list of holidays for Southeast Asian countries in 2026.
Indonesia
Based on Joint Decree of The Minister of Religious Affairs, The Minister of Manpower, and The Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform of The Republic of Indonesia, Number: 1497 of 2025; Number: 2 of 2025; Number: 5 of 2025.
Public Holidays
- 1 January: New Year’s Day 2026
- 16 January: Isra Mi’raj of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.
- 17 February: Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili
- 19 March: Nyepi Day (Saka New Year 1948)
- 21–22 March: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri
- 3 April: Good Friday
- 5 April: Easter Sunday
- 1 May (Friday): International Labor Day
- 14 May: Ascension of Jesus Christ
- 27 May: Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri
- 31 May: Vesak Day 2570 BE
- 1 June: Pancasila Day
- 16 June: Islamic New Year 1448 Hijri
- 17 August: Independence Day
- 25 August: Mawlid of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.
- 25 December: Christmas Day
Joint Leave Days
- 16 February: Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili
- 18 March: Nyepi Day (Saka New Year 1948)
- 20, 23, and 24 March: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri
- 15 May: Ascension of Jesus Christ
- 28 May: Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri
- 24 December: Christmas Day
Cambodia
According to Sub-Decree No. 167 issued on 18 September 2025, the Cambodian government has designated 22 national public holidays for 2026. These regulations apply to all workers under Cambodia’s Labor Law.
Holiday List 2026
- January 1: New Year’s Day
- January 7: Victory Over the Genocide Day
- March 8: International Women’s Day
- April 14–16: Khmer New Year (3 days)
- May 1: International Labor Day & Visakha Bucha Day
- May 5: Royal Ploughing Ceremony
- May 14: Birthday of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni
- June 18: Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk
- September 24: Constitution Day
- October 10–12: Royal Pchum Ben Festival (3 days)
- October 15: Commemoration Day of King Father Norodom Sihanouk
- October 29: Coronation Day of King Norodom Sihamoni
- November 9: Independence Day
- November 23–25: Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) (3 days)
- December 29: Peace Day
Brunei Darussalam
Based on PMO Ref: 4/2025 issued on 24 September 2025.
Public Holidays and School Holidays
- Jan 1 (Thursday): New Year’s Day
- Jan 17 (Saturday): Isra’ and Mi’raj
- Feb 17 (Tuesday): Chinese New Year
- Feb 19 (Thursday): 1st Ramadan*
- Feb 23 (Monday): 42nd National Day
- Mar 7 (Saturday): Nuzul Al-Quran*
- Mar 13–29: March School Holidays (17 days)
- Mar 21–24: Hari Raya Aidilfitri* (3 days, including replacement)
- May 27 (Wednesday): Hari Raya Aidil Adha*
- May 29–Jun 7: June School Holidays (10 days)
- Jun 1*** (Monday): Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day
- Jun 17 (Wednesday): Islamic New Year 1448 Hijri
- Jul 15 (Wednesday): Sultan’s 80th Birthday
- Aug 7–23: August School Holidays (17 days)
- Aug 25 (Tuesday): Mawlid of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)
- Dec 1–31: December School Holidays
- Dec 26** (Saturday): Christmas Day
Special Notes
- Subject to change
- ** If it falls on Friday, replaced by the following Saturday
- *** If it falls on Sunday, replaced by the following Monday/Tuesday
Malaysia
Malaysia’s 2026 public holiday calendar is one of the most complex in ASEAN, as it combines national (N) holidays with state-specific (S) observances across 16 states and federal territories. Data was taken from the Malaysian Manufacturing Federation website.
| Date | Occasion | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| 1 | New Year | S (Except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu) |
| 14 | Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan | S (Negeri Sembilan only) |
| 17 | Isra’ and Mi’raj | S (Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu only) |
| February | ||
| 1 | Thaipusam | S (FT KL, FT Putrajaya, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Selangor only) |
| 1 | Federal Territory Day | S (FT KL, FT Labuan, FT Putrajaya only) |
| 17 | Chinese New Year | N |
| 18 | Chinese New Year (2nd day) | N/S (Except Terengganu) |
| 19 | Beginning of Ramadan* | S (Johor, Kedah only) |
| 20 | Declaration of Independence Day | S (Melaka only) |
| March | ||
| 4 | Anniversary of the Installation of Sultan of Johor | S (Johor only) |
| 7 | Nuzul Al-Quran | S (Except Johor, Kedah, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, Sarawak) |
| 21 | Hari Raya Puasa* | N |
| 22 | Hari Raya Puasa* (2nd day) | N |
| 23 | Hari Raya Puasa* (3rd day) | S (Malacca only) |
| 23 | Sultan of Johor’s Birthday | S (Johor only) |
| 30 | Sabah Yang di-Pertua’s Birthday | S (Sabah only) |
| April | ||
| 3 | Good Friday | S (Sabah, Sarawak only) |
| 26 | Sultan of Terengganu’s Birthday | S (Terengganu only) |
| May | ||
| 1 | Workers’ Day | N |
| 17 | Raja of Perlis’s Birthday | S (Perlis only) |
| 22 | Pahang Hari Hol | S (Pahang only) |
| 27 | Arafah Day | S (Terengganu only) |
| 28 | Hari Raya Qurban* | N |
| 29 | Hari Raya Qurban* (2nd day) | S (Kedah, Perlis only), N (Kelantan only) |
| 30 | Harvest Festival | S (FT Labuan, Sabah only) |
| 31 | Harvest Festival | S (FT Labuan, Sabah only) |
| 31 | Wesak Day | N |
| June | ||
| 1 | Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong | N |
| 1 | Gawai Dayak Festival | S (Sarawak only) |
| 2 | Gawai Dayak Festival | S (Sarawak only) |
| 17 | Awal Muharam (Maal Hijrah) | N |
| 21 | Sultan of Kedah’s Birthday | S (Kedah only) |
| July | ||
| 7 | Penang World Heritage City Day | S (Penang only) |
| 11 | Penang Yang di-Pertua’s Birthday | S (Penang only) |
| 21 | Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day | S (Johor only) |
| 22 | Sarawak Independence Day | S (Sarawak only) |
| 31 | Sultan of Pahang’s Birthday | S (Pahang only) |
| August | ||
| 24 | Malacca Yang di-Pertua’s Birthday | S (Melaka only) |
| 25 | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | N |
| 31 | National Day | N |
| September | ||
| 16 | Malaysia Day | N |
| 29 | Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday | S (Kelantan only) |
| 30 | Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday | S (Kelantan only) |
| October | ||
| 10 | Sarawak Yang di-Pertua’s Birthday | S (Sarawak only) |
| November | ||
| 6 | Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | S (Perak only) |
| 8 | Deepavali* | N |
| December | ||
| 11 | Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday | S (Selangor only) |
| 24 | Christmas Eve | S (Sabah only) |
| 25 | Christmas | N |
*Subject to change
Notes:
- If a holiday falls on a weekly day of rest (Friday/Sunday), the following day becomes a replacement holiday.
- If two holidays overlap, an additional replacement holiday will be designated.
Myanmar
Based on official document No. 4/2025/Asapha-2/5 (2025), the following are Myanmar’s national public holidays in 2026:
- New Year: 1 January (1 day)
- Independence Day: 4 January (1 day)
- Union Day: 12–13 February (2 days)
- Chinese New Year: 16–17 February (2 days)
- Farmers’ Day: 2 March (1 day)
- Tabaung Full Moon Day: 4 March (1 day)
- Armed Forces Day: 27 March (1 day)
- Myanmar New Year (Thingyan): 13–16 April (4 days)
- Kason Full Moon Day: 2 May (1 day)
- International Workers’ Day: 4 May (1 day)
- Martyrs’ Day: 19 July (1 day)
- Waso Full Moon Day: 31 July (1 day)
- Thadingyut Festival: 25–27 October (3 days)
- Tazaungdaing Festival: 23–24 November (2 days)
- National Victory Day: 4 December (1 day)
- Christmas: 25 December (1 day)
- Eid al-Adha: (To be announced)
- Deepavali: (To be announced)
Notes:
- The Karen New Year does not occur in 2026.
- Eid al-Adha and Deepavali dates will be announced later.
- Bank holidays are announced separately by the relevant authority.
Philippines
Based on Proclamation No. 1006 signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on 3 September 2025:
Regular Holidays:
- January 1 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
- April 2 – Maundy Thursday
- April 3 – Good Friday
- April 9 (Thursday) – Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor)
- May 1 (Friday) – Labor Day
- June 12 (Friday) – Independence Day
- August 31 (last Monday of August) – National Heroes Day
- November 30 (Monday) – Bonifacio Day
- December 25 (Friday) – Christmas Day
- December 30 (Wednesday) – Rizal Day
Special (Non-Working) Days:
- August 21 (Friday) – Ninoy Aquino Day
- November 1 (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day
- December 8 (Tuesday) – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
- December 31 (Thursday) – Last Day of the Year
Additional Special (Non-Working) Days:
- February 17 (Tuesday) – Chinese New Year
- April 4 – Black Saturday
- November 2 (Monday) – All Souls’ Day
- December 24 (Thursday) – Christmas Eve
Notes:
- Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha will be announced based on the Islamic Hijri calendar.
- February 25 is designated as a special working day to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution.
Singapore
Data was taken from the Ministry of Manpower website.
- New Year’s Day: 1 January (Thursday)
- Chinese New Year: 17–18 February (Tuesday–Wednesday)
- Hari Raya Puasa: 21 March (Saturday)*
- Good Friday: 3 April (Friday)
- Labour Day: 1 May (Friday)
- Hari Raya Haji: 27 May (Wednesday)*
- Vesak Day: 31 May (Sunday)**
- National Day: 9 August (Sunday)***
- Deepavali: 8 November (Sunday)****
- Christmas Day: 25 December (Friday)
Notes:
- *Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji are subject to confirmation.
- **June 1, 2026 (Monday) will be a substitute public holiday for Vesak Day.
- ***August 10, 2026 (Monday) will be a substitute public holiday for National Day.
- ****November 9, 2026 (Monday) will be a substitute public holiday for Deepavali.
Vietnam
According to the announcement from the Office of the Government of Vietnam (13 October 2025), civil servants will receive 9 consecutive days off for Lunar New Year and 5 days for National Day.
Holiday List:
- 1 January: New Year’s Holiday (1 day)
- 14–22 February: Lunar New Year (Tet) Holidays (9 days)
- 26 April: Hung Kings Day (with replacement holiday on 27 April)
- 30 April–3 May: Reunification Day & Labor Day Holidays (4 days)
- 29 August–2 September: National Day Holidays (5 days)
Additional Notes
For 2026, we did not find any official data releases from Laos, Thailand, and Timor Leste.
