Islamic New Year
Nationwide public holiday in Malaysia · Awal Muharam
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 June | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 6 June | Sunday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Malaysia.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 5 Jun – Mon 7 Jun is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Kuala Lumpur around 6 June: high 30°C (86°F), low 24°C (74°F), rain on 77% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Kuala Lumpur. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 6 June in Kuala Lumpur: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Malaysia
Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Monday, 7 June 2027
Islamic New Year in other countries
Bahrain
Brunei
Indonesia
Iraq
Jordan
Kuwait
Maldives
Oman
Palestine
Syrian Arab Republic
United Arab Emirates
Algeria
More for Malaysia
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.