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Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia – Malaysia Flag

Current Date And Time In Kangar, Malaysia

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
01:30:14 MYT
State: Perlis
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Kangar, Perlis


Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Kangar. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Kangar.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Kangar observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Hari Merdeka (Independence Day) on August 31) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Kangar.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Kangar, Perlis

This is Malaysia's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Malaysia's country-level and Perlis holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Kangar as anywhere else in Malaysia.

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

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Kangar

These are Malaysia's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Malaysia's country and Perlis holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Kangar just as everywhere else in Malaysia.

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
Hari Merdeka (Independence Day)August 31National Federal HolidayFull Federal Closure (Holidays Act 1951 Mandated)www.pmo.gov.my
Malaysia DaySeptember 16National Federal HolidayFull Federal Closure across all Stateswww.pmo.gov.my

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Kangar

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

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

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Kangar

In Kangar, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Kangar's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule Malaysia declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kangar Public Holidays

Are banks in Kangar closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Kangar close on official statutory public holidays.


What public holidays are observed in Kangar?

Public holidays observed in Kangar include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Malaysia, since Kangar doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.


How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Kangar?

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Kangar.


Do public holidays in Kangar differ from other cities in Malaysia?

No — public holidays in Malaysia are set nationally, not city by city, so Kangar observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Malaysia. This page is a convenient Kangar-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.


Where do Kangar's public holiday dates come from?

Kangar follows Malaysia's national statutory holidays, published via www.pmo.gov.my — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Kangar Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Hari Merdeka (Independence Day) (August 31)
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +08:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 999
Driving Side: Left side