What's open on Christmas Day in Kota Kinabalu?
Christmas Day is a national holiday in Malaysia. Banks and offices close; malls run their biggest sales and supermarkets stay open. In Kota Kinabalu, city-centre venues are most likely to deviate from national patterns — check individual branches.
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CARiNG Pharmacy Extended Hours24/7 Duty Shopping mall and commercial hub branches open on public holidays Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 10:00–22:00 | 2026-04-20 caring2u.com |
Petronas & Kedai Mesra 24/724/7 Duty Highway and city stations operate 24 hours daily on national holidays Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 mymesra.com.my |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 08:00–22:00 | 2025-12-20 lotuss.com |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Reduced hours | 10:00–22:00 | 2025-12-20 aeon.com.my |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | 10:00–22:00 | 2025-12-20 mydin.my |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00–20:00 | 2025-12-20 villagegrocer.com.my |
Editorial | Convenience Stores | Open | 07:00–23:00 | 2025-12-20 99speedmart.com.my |
Operates scheduled holiday train services across all public holidays Editorial | Public Transit & Transport | Open | 06:00–23:30 | 2026-04-20 myrapid.com.my |
| Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 pos.com.my |
