Perak Public Holidays 2026 – Official Regional Holiday Dates & Calendar

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Perak?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Perak mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Perak?

Perak observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Malaysia nationally, since Perak doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Perak, Malaysia

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Perak, Malaysia. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Perak.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Perak observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Perak, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Hari Merdeka (Independence Day) on August 31) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Perak, Malaysia

This is Malaysia's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Malaysia's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Perak and the rest of Malaysia, not a separate Perak-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Perak

These are Malaysia's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Malaysia's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Malaysia, including Perak. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Hari Merdeka (Independence Day)	August 31	National Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure (Holidays Act 1951 Mandated)	www.pmo.gov.my
Malaysia Day	September 16	National Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure across all States	www.pmo.gov.my

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Perak

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Hari Merdeka (Independence Day)	Mon, Aug 31, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Perak

Public holiday schedules in Perak combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Perak observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Perak, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

As Perak's capital, Ipoh observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Perak.

Frequently Asked Questions — Perak Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Perak?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Perak mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Perak?

Perak observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Malaysia nationally, since Perak doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Perak?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Perak a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Perak differ from the rest of Malaysia?

No — public holidays in Malaysia are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Perak observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Perak-specific reference, not because Perak has its own separate holiday list.

Does Ipoh, Perak's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Ipoh observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Perak and Malaysia. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Perak's public holiday dates?

Perak's public holidays are mandated by Malaysia's national statutory framework, published via www.pmo.gov.my — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.