Below is the date of Merdeka Day on year 2026.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday | States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 Aug | Mon | Merdeka Day | National |
In Malaysia, 31st August is Merdeka Day, a national public holiday commemorating independence from the British Empire in 1957.
In the lead-up to the celebration, Malaysians often display the national flag on vehicles, homes, and balconies throughout August, known as Merdeka Month.
The Independence Day celebration typically includes the traditional seven shouts of “Merdeka”, a military parade by the Malaysian Armed Forces, as well as performances by schoolchildren and other cultural showcases at Dataran Merdeka. The event is also broadcast live on television nationwide.
Recent Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday | States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31 Aug | Thu | Merdeka Day | National | |||
| 2024 | 31 Aug | Sat | Merdeka Day | National | |||
| 2024 | 1 Sep | Sun | Merdeka Day Holiday | Johor, Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu | |||
| 2025 | 31 Aug | Sun | Merdeka Day | National | |||
| 2025 | 1 Sep | Mon | Merdeka Day Holiday | National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu | |||
| 2026 | 31 Aug | Mon | Merdeka Day | National |