Forecast — Dates are estimated
Malaysia Holidays 2028
Key Events
Top Platforms
Shopee MY30%
Lazada MY18%
TikTok Shop8%
E-commerce growing at 72% YoY with 65% digital maturity.
Shopee MY: Shopee dominates with free shipping vouchers. Easy seller onboarding.
Market tier: Tier 2
Growth potential: High
Cross-border ease: Medium
Public Holidays in Malaysia (2028)
Source: Nager.Date API — 6 public holidays
New Year's Day
January 1, 2028
Labour Day
May 1, 2028
King's Birthday
June 5, 2028
National Day
August 31, 2028
Malaysia Day
September 16, 2028
Christmas Day
December 25, 2028
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival?
The Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival is a nationwide retail event held three times a year—typically March, August, and December—featuring major discounts across shopping malls and online platforms. It is organized by Tourism Malaysia and has been running since 1999, making it one of Southeast Asia's longest-running sale events.
Which e-commerce platforms are most popular in Malaysia?
Shopee is the market leader in Malaysia, followed by Lazada. Both platforms drive massive participation during 9.9, 10.10, 11.11, and 12.12 sales. Local platforms like PG Mall and cross-border options like Taobao also have significant user bases.