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New Year's Day 2026 in Malaysia

New Year’s Day, which is on January 1, marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a public holiday in many countries. Count down to the New Year, no matter where you are.

Is New Year's Day a Public Holiday?

New Year's Day is a public holiday in 11 states, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is celebrated worldwide on January 1.

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About New Year's Day

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New Year's Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type Area
2020 Wed Jan 1 New Year's Day State Holiday All except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2021 Fri Jan 1 New Year's Day State Holiday All except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2022 Sat Jan 1 New Year's Day State Holiday All except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2023 Sun Jan 1 New Year's Day State Holiday All except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2023 Mon Jan 2 New Year's Day observed State Holiday All except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2024 Mon Jan 1 New Year's Day State Holiday All except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2025 Wed Jan 1 New Year's Day State Holiday All except JHR, KDH, KTN, TRG
2026 Thu Jan 1 New Year's Day State Holiday All except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2027 Fri Jan 1 New Year's Day State Holiday All except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2028 Sat Jan 1 New Year's Day State Holiday All except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2029 Mon Jan 1 New Year's Day State Holiday All except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2030 Tue Jan 1 New Year's Day State Holiday All except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG

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