Upcoming Events in Malaysia
Festivals, public holidays, and cultural events across Malaysia - Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Thaipusam, Rainforest World Music Festival, and more.
- George Town Festival 2026 Visit website ↗ Malaysia · penang
George Town Festival 2026, August. Penang's UNESCO historic district fills with art installations, theatre, music, and community events all month.
- Hari Merdeka 2026 - Malaysian National Day Malaysia · kuala lumpur
Hari Merdeka 2026, 31 August. Malaysia's independence day parade at Dataran Merdeka, KL — military procession, fireworks, and midnight flag-raising.
- Penang International Food Festival 2026 Malaysia · penang
Penang International Food Festival 2026, October. Month-long celebration of Penang's UNESCO food culture with hawker trails, chef dinners, and classes.
- Deepavali 2026 Malaysia
Deepavali 2026 falls on 20 October - a public holiday across Malaysia. Brickfields in KL and Little India in Penang are the most atmospheric spots.
- Chinese New Year 2027 in Malaysia Malaysia
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on January 29. Penang's Georgetown and KL's Chinatown are the most atmospheric places to celebrate in Malaysia.
- Thaipusam 2027 at Batu Caves Malaysia · kuala lumpur
Thaipusam 2027, 8 February. Over a million devotees at Batu Caves — kavadi carriers climb 272 steps in one of the world's largest Hindu festivals.