Upcoming Events in Malaysia
Festivals, public holidays, and cultural events across Malaysia - Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Thaipusam, Rainforest World Music Festival, and more.
- Hari Merdeka 2026 - Malaysian National Day Malaysia · kuala lumpur
Hari Merdeka 2026, 31 August. Independence day parade at Dataran Merdeka, KL: military procession, fireworks, and midnight flag-raising ceremony.
- Penang International Food Festival 2026 Malaysia · penang
Penang International Food Festival 2026, October. Month-long celebration of Penang's UNESCO food culture with hawker trails, chef dinners, and classes.
- Deepavali 2026 Malaysia: Dates, Celebrations & Where to Celebrate Malaysia
Deepavali 2026 in Malaysia falls on 20 October (public holiday). Best light displays at Brickfields KL and Little India Penang with open-house events.
- Chinese New Year 2027 in Malaysia Malaysia
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on January 29. Penang's Georgetown and KL's Chinatown are the most atmospheric places to celebrate in Malaysia.
- Thaipusam 2027 at Batu Caves Malaysia · kuala lumpur
Thaipusam 2027, 8 February. Over a million devotees at Batu Caves: kavadi carriers climb 272 steps in one of the world largest Hindu festivals.