Part of our Malaysia public holidays guide, see the federal calendar and all 16 state observances.
Terengganu observes 13 federal gazetted holidays (minus New Year's Day) plus three state-specific days: Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday (26 April), Installation of Sultan (4 March), and Arafat Day (26 May). Terengganu uses a Friday-Saturday weekend pattern in line with Johor, Kedah (since 2022), and Kelantan, with Sunday as a regular working day for state offices.
Public holiday Terengganu 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Tue | Chinese New Year | Federal |
| 18 Feb | Wed | Chinese New Year (Day 2) | Federal |
| 4 Mar | Wed | Installation of Sultan | Terengganu state |
| 21 Mar | Sat | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (subject to moon sighting) | Federal |
| 26 Apr | Sun | Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday | Terengganu state (27 Apr Sun replacement clash) |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day | Federal |
| 26 May | Tue | Arafat Day | Terengganu state |
| 27 May | Wed | Hari Raya Haji | Federal |
| 1 Jun | Mon | Agong's Birthday | Federal |
| 17 Jun | Wed | Awal Muharram | Federal |
| 26 Aug | Wed | Maulidur Rasul | Federal |
| 31 Aug | Mon | National Day (Merdeka) | Federal |
| 16 Sep | Wed | Malaysia Day | Federal |
| 8 Nov | Sun | Deepavali | Federal |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day | Federal |
Source: terengganu.gov.my. Islamic dates subject to moon sighting.
Terengganu state-specific holidays
- Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday (26 April 2026): honours Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin ibni Almarhum Sultan Mahmud, who acceded to the throne in 1998. He served as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 2006 to 2011.
- Installation of Sultan (4 March 2026): commemorates the official installation (pertabalan) of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin on 4 March 1999. Unique to Terengganu among Malaysian states.
- Arafat Day (26 May 2026): day before Hari Raya Haji, observed by Terengganu and Kelantan as a state holiday for additional religious observance.
Friday-Saturday weekend in Terengganu
Terengganu government offices, schools, and most state-affiliated businesses close on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday as a regular working day. This applies in four Malaysian states (Johor, Kedah since 2022, Kelantan, Terengganu) and accommodates Muslim Friday prayer schedules. Federal offices and banks in Terengganu generally follow the Monday-Friday pattern with Friday afternoon closure for Jumaat prayers.
Replacement holiday rule in Terengganu
For Friday-Saturday weekend states, replacement holidays apply differently. When a federal gazetted holiday falls on Friday (one of Terengganu's weekend days), the following Sunday is observed as a replacement (Sunday being a working day in the state). The Sultan's Birthday falling on Sunday 26 April 2026 may trigger a state-declared replacement; check terengganu.gov.my for the official 2026 declaration.
Planning around Terengganu holidays
Pulau Redang, Pulau Lang Tengah, Pulau Perhentian, and the Tasik Kenyir area book out heavily during the Sultan's Birthday long weekend (late April), and the May Hari Raya Haji and Arafat Day combo creates an unusually long Wednesday-to-Friday opportunity. Ferry crossings to Redang and Perhentian from Kuala Besut peak during these periods. The east coast monsoon (November to February) makes island resorts seasonal, so beach holidays cluster around the March-October dry months. Neighbouring state calendars: Kelantan, Pahang.
FAQ: Terengganu public holidays 2026
When is the Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday 2026?
26 April 2026 (Sunday). Honours Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, who served as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 2006 to 2011.
What is the Installation of Sultan holiday?
4 March 2026 (Wednesday). Commemorates the official installation (pertabalan) of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin on 4 March 1999. Unique to Terengganu among Malaysian states.
Is Terengganu a Friday-Saturday weekend state?
Yes. Terengganu government offices, schools, and most state-affiliated businesses close on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday as a regular working day. This applies in Johor, Kedah (since 2022), Kelantan, and Terengganu.
Why do Terengganu and Kelantan share Arafat Day?
Both Terengganu and Kelantan observe Arafat Day (9 Zulhijjah, 26 May 2026) as a state holiday because of religious significance and historical alignment of east coast Muslim-majority states. Other Malaysian states do not observe Arafat Day separately.
Summary: Terengganu public holidays 2026
Terengganu residents in 2026 observe 12 federal holidays (excluding New Year's Day) plus 3 state-specific holidays: Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday (26 April), Installation of Sultan (4 March), and Arafat Day (26 May). The Friday-Saturday weekend and the unique Installation of Sultan holiday make Terengganu's calendar distinct from peninsular west coast states. For the full Malaysia public holiday picture, see the federal calendar.