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Kuala Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia – Malaysia Flag

Current Date And Time In Kuala Perlis, Malaysia

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
05:31:29 MYT
State: Perlis
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Kuala Perlis, Perlis


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Kuala Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Kuala Perlis.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Kuala Perlis follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Hari Merdeka (Independence Day) on August 31) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Kuala Perlis.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Kuala Perlis, 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 Kuala Perlis 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 Kuala Perlis

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 Kuala Perlis 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 Kuala Perlis

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 Kuala Perlis

In Kuala Perlis, 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.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Kuala Perlis, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kuala Perlis Public Holidays

Are banks in Kuala Perlis closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Kuala Perlis?

Public holidays observed in Kuala Perlis include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Malaysia, since Kuala Perlis 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 Kuala Perlis?

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


Do public holidays in Kuala Perlis differ from other cities in Malaysia?

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


Where do Kuala Perlis's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Kuala Perlis 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