Two-day public holiday guide

Chinese New Year 2026

Chinese New Year is shown across Tuesday and Wednesday, 17–18 February 2026 in this sample calendar.

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Tuesday–Wednesday, 17–18 February 2026Sample Malaysia calendar · Concept data · Not verified
Chinese New Year celebration in Malaysia
Photo: CutiPanjang image reference
Quick answer

The sample calendar shows Chinese New Year on Tuesday and Wednesday, 17–18 February 2026.

DateTuesday–Wednesday, 17–18 February 2026
CoverageSample Malaysia calendar
Also calledTahun Baharu Cina
Leave opportunity1 leave day → 5 days off

What is Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year marks the start of a new year in the traditional lunisolar calendar and is celebrated by Chinese communities in Malaysia and around the world.

How to use it for a longer break

1 leave day → 5 days off

Take Monday, 16 February as annual leave to connect the sample two-day holiday with the preceding weekend for five continuous days away.

Does it overlap with school holidays?

The family-planning layer will compare this holiday with the selected state’s school group after official data is verified.

School-holiday calendar →

Official source and verification

This concept page demonstrates the guide structure. The date, coverage, observed-day treatment, and leave advice must be confirmed against an official source record before publication.

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Frequently asked questions

When is it shown in this 2026 sample?

Tuesday and Wednesday, 17–18 February 2026.

Does one guide cover both days?

Yes. Both calendar rows lead to this guide.

Which leave day is suggested?

Monday, 16 February in this unverified example.