Malaysia is showcasing a vibrant line-up of festive celebrations, major events, and shopping experiences across the country from late May onwards. This positions the destination as an appealing choice for GCC travellers planning holidays around the Eid al-Adha period.
A key highlight during this period is Hari Raya Aidiladha, which will be celebrated nationwide from 27 May 2026. Visitors travelling during this time will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Malaysia’s festive atmosphere through traditional celebrations, cultural activities, local cuisine, open houses and community gatherings held across all states. As one of the most significant Islamic celebrations in the country, Hari Raya offers a distinctive cultural experience for international visitors.
Malaysia is also gearing up for the Malaysia Mega Sale, scheduled to run nationwide from 15 June to 31 July 2026. One of the country’s flagship annual shopping campaigns, the Mega Sale, offers attractive promotions and discounts across shopping malls, retail outlets and lifestyle brands throughout the country. The campaign is expected to resonate strongly with GCC travellers, including Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. Who often combine shopping, urban experiences, island escapes and family holidays during their visits.
With its blend of festive celebrations, cultural experiences, shopping incentives and familyfriendly attractions, Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as a preferred destination for GCC travellers planning upcoming Eid holidays and summer travel.
About Tourism Malaysia
The Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, also known as Tourism Malaysia, is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC). It focuses on promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination and has, since its establishment, played a significant role in strengthening the country’s presence and competitiveness in the global tourism landscape.
Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) underscores Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable tourism development in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). As Malaysia’s flagship tourism campaign, VM2026 showcases the nation’s diverse natural attractions, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant tourism offerings while driving inclusive growth and long‑term value for local communities and industry stakeholders. For more information, visit Tourism Malaysia’s social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok.
About VFS Global Tourism Services
VFS Global has established its regional and global footprints in the space of tourism services, complementing its core visa services business. With 16 years of experience, the Tourism Services Unit has served more than 25 destinations. The team partners client destinations, across different countries, to enable the achievement of their travel and tourism promotional objectives and business targets. We specialize in destination representation, outsourced tourism office management and trade support services for national tourism authorities from client governments. We facilitate them in a wide range of destination promotional activities.
About VFS Global As the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, VFS Global embraces technological innovation, including Generative AI, to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport, and consular services for its client governments, increasing productivity and enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.
With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption and integration, the company prioritises ethical practices and sustainability while serving as the trusted partner to 71 client governments. Operating over 4,000 Application Centres in 167 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 537 million transactions* since 2001.
Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai, VFS Global is majority owned by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, along with minority shareholders including Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation, Singapore based Temasek and UAE based Dubai Holdings.
* Comprised of 335.46 million transactions by VFS Global and 201.85 million transactions by CiX Citizen Experience
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