Part of our Malaysia public holidays guide, see the federal calendar and all 16 state observances.
Public holiday Labuan, at a glance
Labuan observes Malaysia's federal gazetted public holidays in 2026, plus Federal Territory Day, Good Friday and Pesta Kaamatan. Labuan is a Federal Territory (Wilayah Persekutuan), so it shares Federal Territory Day with Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, while also observing East Malaysia-linked holidays such as Good Friday and Harvest Festival.
| Attribute | Detail (2026) |
|---|---|
| Status | Federal Territory (Wilayah Persekutuan), shared with Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya for Federal Territory Day |
| Federal Territory Day | 1 February (shared with KL + Putrajaya) |
| Harvest Festival (Pesta Kaamatan) | 30-31 May (shared with Sabah) |
| Good Friday | Observed in Labuan, Sabah, Sarawak (date varies by Christian calendar) |
| Replacement-holiday rule | Federal Sunday-falling holidays trigger Monday replacement under Section 8, Holidays Act 1951 |
| Related calendars | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Sabah, Sarawak |
Labuan public holidays 2026
The table below combines nationwide federal holidays with Labuan-specific observances. Islamic-calendar holidays remain subject to official moon-sighting confirmation.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Scope in Labuan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day | Federal |
| 1 Feb | Sun | Federal Territory Day | Labuan, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya |
| 17 Feb | Tue | Chinese New Year | Federal |
| 18 Feb | Wed | Chinese New Year Holiday | Federal |
| 21-22 Mar | Sat-Sun | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | Federal, subject to moon sighting |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | Labuan, Sabah, Sarawak |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day | Federal |
| 27 May | Wed | Hari Raya Haji | Federal, subject to moon sighting |
| 30-31 May | Sat-Sun | Pesta Kaamatan / Harvest Festival | Labuan and Sabah |
| 31 May | Sun | Wesak Day | Federal |
| 1 Jun | Mon | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Federal |
| 17 Jun | Wed | Awal Muharram | Federal, subject to moon sighting |
| 25 Aug | Tue | Maulidur Rasul | Federal, subject to moon sighting |
| 31 Aug | Mon | National Day / Merdeka | Federal |
| 16 Sep | Wed | Malaysia Day | Federal |
| 8 Nov | Sun | Deepavali | Federal, except Sarawak |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day | Federal |
What makes Labuan different?
Labuan sits between the Federal Territory and East Malaysia holiday systems. It observes Federal Territory Day like Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, but it also observes Good Friday and Pesta Kaamatan, which align it more closely with Sabah and Sarawak than with Peninsular federal territories.
For the legal distinction between federal holidays, state holidays and paid holidays, read the gazetted public holidays in Malaysia guide. For substitute days when a holiday falls on a weekly rest day, read replacement holiday in Malaysia.
Related Labuan holiday guides
- Public Holiday Malaysia 2026 for the full federal and state calendar.
- Public Holiday Kuala Lumpur 2026 and Public Holiday Putrajaya 2026 for the other Federal Territories.
- Public Holiday Sabah 2026 for Pesta Kaamatan context.
- Public Holiday Sarawak 2026 for Good Friday and East Malaysia comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is Federal Territory Day a public holiday in Labuan?
Yes. Federal Territory Day on 1 February is observed in Labuan, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
Does Labuan observe Pesta Kaamatan?
Yes. Labuan observes Pesta Kaamatan / Harvest Festival on 30-31 May, similar to Sabah.
Does Labuan observe Good Friday?
Yes. Good Friday is observed in Labuan, Sabah and Sarawak.
Does Labuan follow Malaysia federal public holidays?
Yes. Labuan observes Malaysia's federal gazetted public holidays, with additional Federal Territory and East Malaysia-linked observances.