Quick answer: Kuala Lumpur has 248 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 (national + regional public holidays for this subdivision).
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 |
| February | 17 | 4 |
| March | 21 | 3 |
| April | 22 | 0 |
| May | 19 | 3 |
| June | 20 | 2 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 19 | 2 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 22 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 1 |
| December | 22 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Kuala Lumpur)
National and regional public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Federal Territory Day |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Thaipusam |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Day off for Thaipusam |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Federal Territory Day |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Chinese New Year's Day |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Second Day of Chinese New Year |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Nuzul Al-Quran |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Hari Raya Puasa Holiday |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Hari Raya Puasa |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Hari Raya Haji |
| May 31, 2026 | Wesak Day |
| Jun 1, 2026 | The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Muharram |
| Aug 25, 2026 | The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Malaysia's National Day |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Malaysia Day |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Diwali |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026 for Kuala Lumpur.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
17 working days.
Holidays included
Public holidays for this region excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Kuala Lumpur in 2026?
Kuala Lumpur has 248 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding public holidays for this subdivision.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. Public holidays for Kuala Lumpur in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 18 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February has the fewest working days, with 17.
How does Kuala Lumpur compare to the national total?
National totals for Malaysia can differ from Kuala Lumpur when regional public holidays apply only in this subdivision.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.