Chinese New Year is a public holiday in Malaysia, known locally as Tahun Baharu Cina.
In 2026 it falls on Tuesday 17 February; in 2027 on Saturday 6 February.
It follows the lunar calendar: the dates shown are estimates and may shift by a day once the moon is sighted.
7 other countries in our calendar also have Chinese New Year as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 January | Wednesday | |
| 2026 | 17 February | Tuesday | |
| 2027 | 6 February | Saturday weekend | |
| 2028 | 26 January | Wednesday | estimated date |