Curated and reviewed · Updated 29 August 2026
Plan your Merdeka weekend with this carefully curated selection of celebrations, markets and family activities across Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya. We reviewed announcements from organisers, venues and established local publishers, then linked every listing to the most useful official information or contact available.
The Prime Minister’s National Day address will take place at PICC, Putrajaya, at 2:00 PM on 30 August. The venue was moved from Dataran Merdeka because of the haze. The National Day celebration remains scheduled for Dataran Putrajaya on 31 August. For the latest official announcements, follow Merdeka360.
22 curated recommendations
Date: 29 August 2026
Time: 7:00–7:30 PM
Venue: Monumen Alaf Baru, Putrajaya
Admission: Free
Watch the Krisakti Aerobatic Team’s final published sunset training session over Putrajaya. The earlier sessions were held on 12, 20 and 27 August.
Date: 30–31 August 2026
Time: 8:00 PM–12:00 midnight
Venue: Dataran Merdeka and Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad
Admission: Free
The 137-metre façade of Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad becomes a canvas for large-scale projection art under the “Cerita Kita — Truly Malaysia” theme.
Date: 31 August 2026
Time: From 7:00 AM
Venue: Dataran Putrajaya
Admission: Free
The country’s main National Day celebration features marching contingents, cultural performances and national displays. Around 80,000 visitors are expected. Free shuttle services operate from Putrajaya Sentral and PICC, while major roads around Putrajaya’s Core Island are closed.
Date: 31 August 2026
Time: From 7:00 AM
Where: RTM television and RTM Klik
Follow the national celebration live without travelling into Putrajaya—particularly useful for families who prefer to avoid the early-morning crowd or outdoor haze.
Date: 31 August 2026
Performances: 11:00–11:30 AM and 2:30–3:00 PM
Flag giveaway: 3:00 PM, limited to 250 Jalur Gemilang
The cultural programme and flag giveaway are free public activities. Standard admission charges still apply for KL Tower’s ticketed attractions.
Date: 29–31 August 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Venue: GMBB, Bukit Bintang
Admission: Free
Discover Malaysian brands, traditional games, a stamp hunt and exclusive merchandise. Dhol Alliance performs on 29 August at 12:00 PM.
Date: 30–31 August 2026
Venue: Tapak Parkir Monumen Alaf Baru, Putrajaya
Admission: Free
A major creative celebration featuring Malaysian music, food, local brands, workshops and family activities beside Putrajaya Lake.
Date: 29–31 August 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Venue: IPC Shopping Centre
Admission: Free entry; individual workshops may charge a fee
Three levels of creative experiences with more than 70 arts-and-crafts vendors, food and live performances.
Date: 28–31 August 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Admission: Free; walk-ins welcome
Compare baby and maternity products across hundreds of booths, with expo deals, rewards and family convenience services. Pre-register online for faster entry and priority rewards.
Date: 31 August 2026
Time: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Venue: Porch & Pantry Café, Bayu Angkasa Condominium
Admission: Free
A relaxed neighbourhood bazaar with local vendors, food, fashion, fruit and gelato alongside the café’s regular service.
Venue: Sunway Wangsa Mall, Level 1
Admission: Free; first come, first served
Online registration and event-day walk-ins are available, subject to capacity.
Date: 29 August 2026
Time: 2:00–5:00 PM
Venue: Bintang Playhouse, Hotel Royal Signature
Price: RM80
Stories, crafts and Malaysian-themed sensory play with Jom Cherita and Curious Corner.
When: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays throughout August
Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 3:00–6:00 PM
Venue: Gong Luck Café, Sunway Square
Offer: One complimentary child’s session with RM50 spend, or two sessions with RM80 spend
Slots are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Campaign: 20 August–20 September 2026
Merdeka weekend workshops: 29–31 August at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Venue: Concourse, Level 2, Pavilion Damansara Heights
Admission: Free; workshop registration required
Explore themed photo spots, quests and wizarding-world craft activities. Limited workshop places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Venue: Main Atrium, Level G1, KL East Mall
Admission: Free
Part of KL East Mall’s month-long celebration with Kraftangan Malaysia.
Venue: Funland, IPC Shopping Centre
Admission: Free; reserve through the IPC app
Children can carry their finished creations in a mini Merdeka parade.
These locations have a published 2026 fireworks programme or an organiser-advertised fireworks view. Midnight means the moment Sunday, 30 August becomes Monday, 31 August.
Selangor’s official countdown has moved from Shah Alam to Stadium Kajang in 2026. The familiar Seksyen 10 and Dataran Kemerdekaan viewing areas are therefore not dependable for the usual state fireworks this year. For a confirmed Shah Alam display, head to i-City for the earlier 9:00 PM show.
Status: Confirmed fireworks display
Date: 29–31 August 2026; main countdown on 30 August
Countdown programme: From 10:30 PM
Fireworks: Midnight, entering 31 August
Admission: Free
Best for: The full Kuala Lumpur Merdeka atmosphere
The official concert and countdown culminate in fireworks over Dataran Merdeka. Visitors may use the field and designated pedestrian areas, subject to event controls. Bring a picnic mat, arrive early and use Masjid Jamek LRT because Jalan Raja and surrounding roads are restricted.
Status: Confirmed fireworks display
Date: 30 August 2026
Programme: 6:00 PM–12:00 midnight
Venue: Stadium Kajang
Admission: Free
Best for: Selangor’s official state celebration
The programme includes a parade, uniformed-unit performances, local entertainment and fireworks. Several roads around the stadium will close, so use designated parking or shuttle arrangements and follow police instructions.
Official Selangor announcement · MPKJ Instagram · Google Maps
Status: Confirmed fireworks display
Date: 30 August 2026
Event: From approximately 8:30 PM
Fireworks: 9:00 PM
Venue: i-City Leisure, Seksyen 7, Shah Alam
Best for: Shah Alam families and children who should not wait until midnight
Use the viewing and crowd areas prepared by i-City. Parking is available within the development, but congestion is likely near showtime. For current access information, call Central i-City at 03-5525 0099 or i-City at 03-5521 8800.
Official announcement · Central i-City Instagram · Google Maps
Status: Confirmed event fireworks
Date: 30 August 2026
Time: From 7:00 PM until after the midnight countdown
Venue: Skydeck A, Level 63, Bloomsvale Shopping Gallery
Admission: RM10 general admission; free for children aged 12 and below and seniors aged 60 and above with identification
Best for: An affordable elevated panorama
The ticketed programme includes live entertainment and a confirmed midnight fireworks display. Capacity is limited, so secure admission before travelling. For venue enquiries, contact Bloomsvale Shopping Gallery at 012-663 2059.
Status: Organiser-advertised fireworks viewing
Date: 30 August 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM–12:00 midnight on Merdeka Eve
Venue: Rooftop Skygarden, Level 5, Ombak KLCC
Admission: Free with a JomQR entry pass
Best for: Coffee, families and direct MRT access
The rooftop coffee festival extends until midnight for the Merdeka Eve atmosphere and fireworks view. Seating and the clearest viewing positions are not guaranteed, so arrive early. Ombak KLCC has covered access from Persiaran KLCC MRT Exit C.
Entry and event information · Ombak KLCC event page · Contact organiser
Status: Hotel-confirmed fireworks viewing
Date: 30 August 2026
Time: From 5:00 PM; live band from 10:00 PM–12:00 midnight
Venue: Sky51, EQ Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM158+ minimum spend per person at the Viewing Deck & Bar; seated zones from RM400+ per person
Best for: A premium rooftop celebration
The lowest-priced viewing zone provides limited high-table standing space and does not include seating. Advance reservation is recommended for the outdoor and seated experiences.
KLCC Park, Saloma Link, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Taman Tasik Shah Alam, KL Tower and Putrajaya’s lakeside may provide atmosphere or a distant skyline view, but none should be treated as a guaranteed clear view of the confirmed fireworks above. Taman Botani Shah Alam is not suitable for a late-night countdown, while roadside hill viewpoints create parking and safety concerns.
Merge Car Rental’s editorial team reviewed selected announcements from event organisers, venues, official National Day channels and established local lifestyle publishers. Details were checked on 29 August 2026. Event capacities and live operational arrangements may be updated by organisers, so each listing includes a direct official information or contact route.
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Public transport is usually the easier choice for major city-centre celebrations. For family outings around Selangor and Putrajaya, airport transfers or destinations beyond the main rail network, Merge Car Rental offers self-drive and chauffeur-driven options.
Pilihan disusun dan disemak · Dikemas kini 29 Ogos 2026
Rancang hujung minggu Merdeka anda menerusi pilihan sambutan, pasar dan aktiviti keluarga di Kuala Lumpur, Selangor dan Putrajaya ini. Kami meneliti pengumuman penganjur, lokasi acara dan penerbit tempatan yang dipercayai, kemudian menyediakan pautan rasmi atau saluran perhubungan yang paling berguna bagi setiap acara.
Majlis Amanat Perdana Hari Kebangsaan akan berlangsung di PICC, Putrajaya, pada jam 2:00 petang, 30 Ogos. Lokasinya dipindahkan dari Dataran Merdeka berikutan keadaan jerebu. Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan masih dijadualkan berlangsung di Dataran Putrajaya pada 31 Ogos. Ikuti Merdeka360 untuk pengumuman rasmi terkini.
22 pilihan acara
Tarikh: 29 Ogos 2026
Masa: 7:00–7:30 malam
Lokasi: Monumen Alaf Baru, Putrajaya
Kemasukan: Percuma
Saksikan sesi latihan senja terakhir yang diumumkan oleh Pasukan Aerobatik Krisakti di ruang udara Putrajaya. Sesi terdahulu diadakan pada 12, 20 dan 27 Ogos.
Tarikh: 30–31 Ogos 2026
Masa: 8:00 malam–12:00 tengah malam
Lokasi: Dataran Merdeka dan Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad
Kemasukan: Percuma
Fasad Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad sepanjang 137 meter menjadi kanvas seni projeksi berskala besar bertemakan “Cerita Kita — Truly Malaysia”.
Tarikh: 31 Ogos 2026
Masa: Bermula 7:00 pagi
Lokasi: Dataran Putrajaya
Kemasukan: Percuma
Sambutan utama negara menampilkan kontinjen perbarisan, persembahan kebudayaan dan pertunjukan nasional. Kira-kira 80,000 pengunjung dijangka hadir. Bas ulang-alik percuma disediakan dari Putrajaya Sentral dan PICC, manakala jalan utama di Pulau Teras Putrajaya ditutup.
Tarikh: 31 Ogos 2026
Masa: Bermula 7:00 pagi
Siaran: Televisyen RTM dan RTM Klik
Ikuti sambutan secara langsung tanpa perlu ke Putrajaya—sesuai untuk keluarga yang mahu mengelakkan kesesakan awal pagi atau keadaan jerebu di luar.
Tarikh: 31 Ogos 2026
Persembahan: 11:00–11:30 pagi dan 2:30–3:00 petang
Edaran bendera: 3:00 petang, terhad kepada 250 Jalur Gemilang
Program kebudayaan dan edaran bendera merupakan aktiviti awam percuma. Caj kemasukan biasa tetap dikenakan bagi tarikan Menara KL yang memerlukan tiket.
Tarikh: 29–31 Ogos 2026
Masa: 11:00 pagi–8:00 malam
Lokasi: GMBB, Bukit Bintang
Kemasukan: Percuma
Kenali jenama Malaysia, permainan tradisional, aktiviti pencarian cop dan barangan eksklusif. Dhol Alliance membuat persembahan pada 29 Ogos, jam 12:00 tengah hari.
Tarikh: 30–31 Ogos 2026
Lokasi: Tapak Parkir Monumen Alaf Baru, Putrajaya
Kemasukan: Percuma
Sambutan kreatif berskala besar dengan muzik Malaysia, makanan, jenama tempatan, bengkel dan aktiviti keluarga di tepi Tasik Putrajaya.
Tarikh: 29–31 Ogos 2026
Masa: 10:00 pagi–8:00 malam
Lokasi: IPC Shopping Centre
Kemasukan: Percuma; bengkel tertentu mungkin berbayar
Tiga aras pengalaman kreatif dengan lebih 70 vendor seni dan kraf, makanan serta persembahan langsung.
Tarikh: 28–31 Ogos 2026
Masa: 11:00 pagi–9:00 malam
Lokasi: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Kemasukan: Percuma; kunjungan terus dibenarkan
Bandingkan barangan bayi dan ibu mengandung di ratusan reruai serta nikmati tawaran ekspo, ganjaran dan perkhidmatan mesra keluarga. Daftar awal dalam talian untuk kemasukan lebih pantas.
Tarikh: 31 Ogos 2026
Masa: 8:30 pagi–5:00 petang
Lokasi: Porch & Pantry Café, Bayu Angkasa Condominium
Kemasukan: Percuma
Bazar kejiranan yang santai dengan vendor tempatan, makanan, fesyen, buah-buahan dan gelato bersama perkhidmatan biasa kafe.
Lokasi: Sunway Wangsa Mall, Aras 1
Kemasukan: Percuma; siapa cepat, dia dapat
Pendaftaran dalam talian dan pendaftaran terus pada hari acara dibenarkan tertakluk kepada kekosongan.
Tarikh: 29 Ogos 2026
Masa: 2:00–5:00 petang
Lokasi: Bintang Playhouse, Hotel Royal Signature
Harga: RM80
Aktiviti bercerita, kraf dan permainan deria bertemakan Malaysia bersama Jom Cherita dan Curious Corner.
Hari: Sabtu, Ahad dan cuti umum sepanjang Ogos
Masa: 9:00 pagi–12:00 tengah hari dan 3:00–6:00 petang
Lokasi: Gong Luck Café, Sunway Square
Tawaran: Satu sesi percuma dengan perbelanjaan RM50, atau dua sesi dengan perbelanjaan RM80
Tempat adalah terhad dan diberikan berdasarkan siapa cepat, dia dapat.
Tempoh kempen: 20 Ogos–20 September 2026
Bengkel hujung minggu Merdeka: 29–31 Ogos pada 2:00 dan 4:00 petang
Lokasi: Ruang Legar, Aras 2, Pavilion Damansara Heights
Kemasukan: Percuma; pendaftaran bengkel diperlukan
Terokai lokasi bergambar, misi interaktif dan aktiviti kraf dunia sihir. Tempat bengkel terhad dan diberikan berdasarkan siapa cepat, dia dapat.
Lokasi: Atrium Utama, Aras G1, KL East Mall
Kemasukan: Percuma
Sebahagian daripada sambutan selama sebulan oleh KL East Mall bersama Kraftangan Malaysia.
Lokasi: Funland, IPC Shopping Centre
Kemasukan: Percuma; tempah melalui aplikasi IPC
Kanak-kanak boleh membawa hasil kraf mereka dalam perarakan mini Merdeka.
Lokasi berikut mempunyai program bunga api 2026 yang diumumkan atau pemandangan bunga api yang dipromosikan oleh penganjur. Tengah malam merujuk detik Ahad, 30 Ogos bertukar kepada Isnin, 31 Ogos.
Sambutan rasmi negeri Selangor telah dipindahkan dari Shah Alam ke Stadium Kajang pada 2026. Oleh itu, kawasan tontonan biasa di Seksyen 10 dan Dataran Kemerdekaan tidak boleh dianggap sebagai lokasi tetap bunga api negeri tahun ini. Untuk pertunjukan yang disahkan di Shah Alam, kunjungi i-City bagi pertunjukan lebih awal pada jam 9:00 malam.
Status: Pertunjukan bunga api disahkan
Tarikh: 29–31 Ogos 2026; acara kira detik utama pada 30 Ogos
Program kira detik: Bermula 10:30 malam
Bunga api: Tengah malam, memasuki 31 Ogos
Kemasukan: Percuma
Paling sesuai untuk: Suasana sambutan Merdeka utama Kuala Lumpur
Konsert dan kira detik rasmi berakhir dengan pertunjukan bunga api di Dataran Merdeka. Pengunjung boleh menggunakan padang dan kawasan pejalan kaki yang ditetapkan, tertakluk kepada kawalan acara. Bawa tikar, datang awal dan gunakan LRT Masjid Jamek kerana Jalan Raja serta jalan sekitarnya dikawal.
Status: Pertunjukan bunga api disahkan
Tarikh: 30 Ogos 2026
Program: 6:00 petang–12:00 tengah malam
Lokasi: Stadium Kajang
Kemasukan: Percuma
Paling sesuai untuk: Sambutan rasmi negeri Selangor
Program merangkumi perarakan, persembahan badan beruniform, hiburan tempatan dan bunga api. Beberapa jalan sekitar stadium akan ditutup; gunakan kawasan parkir atau perkhidmatan ulang-alik yang ditetapkan dan patuhi arahan polis.
Status: Pertunjukan bunga api disahkan
Tarikh: 30 Ogos 2026
Acara: Bermula kira-kira 8:30 malam
Bunga api: 9:00 malam
Lokasi: i-City Leisure, Seksyen 7, Shah Alam
Paling sesuai untuk: Keluarga di Shah Alam dan kanak-kanak yang tidak mahu menunggu sehingga tengah malam
Gunakan kawasan tontonan dan kawalan orang ramai yang disediakan oleh i-City. Parkir tersedia dalam kawasan pembangunan tetapi kesesakan dijangka menjelang pertunjukan. Untuk maklumat akses semasa, hubungi Central i-City di 03-5525 0099 atau i-City di 03-5521 8800.
Status: Bunga api acara disahkan
Tarikh: 30 Ogos 2026
Masa: Bermula 7:00 malam sehingga selepas kira detik tengah malam
Lokasi: Skydeck A, Aras 63, Bloomsvale Shopping Gallery
Kemasukan: RM10 untuk orang awam; percuma bagi kanak-kanak berumur 12 tahun ke bawah dan warga emas berumur 60 tahun ke atas dengan pengenalan diri
Paling sesuai untuk: Panorama aras tinggi pada harga berpatutan
Program bertiket ini merangkumi hiburan langsung dan pertunjukan bunga api tengah malam yang disahkan. Kapasiti terhad, jadi dapatkan tiket sebelum bertolak. Untuk pertanyaan lokasi, hubungi Bloomsvale Shopping Gallery di 012-663 2059.
Status: Pemandangan bunga api dipromosikan oleh penganjur
Tarikh: 30 Ogos 2026
Waktu: 10:00 pagi–12:00 tengah malam pada malam ambang Merdeka
Lokasi: Rooftop Skygarden, Aras 5, Ombak KLCC
Kemasukan: Percuma dengan pas masuk JomQR
Paling sesuai untuk: Kopi, keluarga dan akses terus MRT
Festival kopi atas bumbung ini dilanjutkan sehingga tengah malam bagi suasana ambang Merdeka dan pemandangan bunga api. Tempat duduk serta posisi tontonan paling jelas tidak dijamin, jadi datang awal. Ombak KLCC mempunyai laluan berbumbung dari Pintu C MRT Persiaran KLCC.
Kemasukan dan maklumat acara · Halaman acara Ombak KLCC · Hubungi penganjur
Status: Pemandangan bunga api disahkan oleh hotel
Tarikh: 30 Ogos 2026
Masa: Bermula 5:00 petang; persembahan kumpulan muzik dari 10:00 malam–12:00 tengah malam
Lokasi: Sky51, EQ Kuala Lumpur
Harga: Perbelanjaan minimum RM158+ seorang di Viewing Deck & Bar; zon bertempat duduk dari RM400+ seorang
Paling sesuai untuk: Sambutan premium di atas bumbung
Zon tontonan paling rendah harganya menyediakan ruang berdiri di meja tinggi yang terhad dan tidak termasuk tempat duduk. Tempahan awal disyorkan bagi pengalaman luar dan zon bertempat duduk.
KLCC Park, Saloma Link, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Taman Tasik Shah Alam, Menara KL dan kawasan tepi tasik Putrajaya mungkin menawarkan suasana atau pemandangan latar langit dari jauh, tetapi tidak boleh dianggap mempunyai pandangan jelas yang terjamin ke arah pertunjukan bunga api di atas. Taman Botani Shah Alam tidak sesuai untuk kira detik lewat malam, manakala lokasi bukit di tepi jalan menimbulkan masalah parkir dan keselamatan.
Pasukan editorial Merge Car Rental meneliti pengumuman terpilih daripada penganjur acara, pengurusan lokasi, saluran rasmi Hari Kebangsaan dan penerbit gaya hidup tempatan yang dipercayai. Maklumat disemak pada 29 Ogos 2026. Kapasiti dan urusan operasi semasa boleh dikemas kini oleh penganjur; oleh itu, setiap senarai menyediakan pautan rasmi atau saluran perhubungan secara langsung.
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