About the Australian High Commission in Malaysia
Head of Mission
The Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia is Her Excellency Ms Danielle Heinecke.
Opening Hours
General opening hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Australia-Malaysia Relationship
Australia and Malaysia are longstanding partners and friends. Our relationship is based on mutual respect and our common interests, shared history and strong community links.
Read more about the Australia-Malaysia relationship on the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website at https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/malaysia/malaysia-country-brief
Enquiries
Please visit Contact Us page for more information.
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Public Holidays for 2026
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1. |
Thursday |
1 January |
New Year’s Day |
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2. |
Monday |
2 February |
City Day (in lieu)** |
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3. |
Tuesday |
17 February |
Chinese New Year |
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4. |
Monday |
23 March |
Hari Raya Puasa (in lieu)* |
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5. |
Friday |
3 April |
Good Friday |
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6. |
Monday |
6 April |
Easter Monday |
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7. |
Friday |
1 May |
Labour Day** |
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8. |
Monday |
1 June |
Agong’s Birthday**/ Wesak Day (in lieu) / Reconciliation Day |
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9. |
Monday |
31 August |
Hari Kebangsaan** |
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10. |
Wednesday |
16 September |
Malaysia Day** |
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11. |
Monday |
9 November |
Deepavali* |
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12. |
Friday |
25 December |
Christmas Day |
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13. |
Monday |
28 December |
Boxing Day (in lieu) |
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14. |
Tuesday |
29 December |
Additional DFAT Public Holidays |
* subject to change **compulsory holiday