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New Year's Day 2026 in Malaysia

New Year’s Day, observed on January 1, marks the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Around the world, people celebrate the occasion with countdowns, fireworks, and intentions for the year ahead.

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

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New Year's Day Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2020WedJan 1New Year's DayState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2021FriJan 1New Year's DayState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2022SatJan 1New Year's DayState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2023SunJan 1New Year's DayState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2023MonJan 2New Year's Day observedState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2024MonJan 1New Year's DayState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2025WedJan 1New Year's DayState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, TRG
2026ThuJan 1New Year's DayState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2027FriJan 1New Year's DayState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2028SatJan 1New Year's DayState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2029MonJan 1New Year's DayState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG
2030TueJan 1New Year's DayState HolidayAll except JHR, KDH, KTN, PLS, TRG

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