Sarawak Governor's Birthday
Saturday, October 10, 2026
In the Malaysian state of Sarawak, the Governor’s Birthday is observed as a public holiday. In 2026, Sarawak Governor’s Birthday falls on Saturday 10 October. The holiday will be on Saturday 9 October in 2027. Sarawak is one of only a handful of states in Malaysia not headed by royalty. Instead these states have a governor appointed by the monarch of Malaysia. The governor’s title in Malay is “Yang di-Pertua Negeri”. Since 2014, the governor of Sarawak has been Abdul Taib Mahmud. Abdul Taib was in his late seventies when appointed governor. He was previously Sarawak’s Chief Minister for more than three decades.
History
Instead these states have a governor appointed by the monarch of Malaysia. Since 2014, the governor of Sarawak has been Abdul Taib Mahmud. Abdul Taib was in his late seventies when appointed governor This observance marks an important moment in history, observed annually as a day of reflection and commemoration.
How It's Celebrated
In the Malaysian state of Sarawak, the Governor’s Birthday is observed as a public holiday. The holiday will be on Saturday 9 October in 2027. Abdul Taib was in his late seventies when appointed governor