What's open on New Year's Day in Kuala Lumpur?
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices in Malaysia. Malls, supermarkets and shops stay open across the country. In Kuala Lumpur, 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 |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 lotuss.com |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 aeon.com.my |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 mydin.my |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 villagegrocer.com.my |
Estimate | Convenience Stores | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 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 |
