Explore Easter Events Near Me: What's On Easter 2026

Easter is one of the most widely celebrated religious holidays in the world. Rooted in the Christian faith, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion, it has also evolved into seasonal traditions such as Easter egg hunts, family gathering activities, Easter holidays, and travel.

In this article, we’ll explore the various types of Easter events taking place across Malaysia, along with different ways to celebrate with your family and friends in 2026.

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🗓️ When is Easter 2026 in Malaysia?

This year, Easter falls on 5 April 2026 in Malaysia. While it's not a nationwide public holiday, it is a significant celebration for the roughly 9 to 10% of the population who are Christians. Nevertheless, Sabahans and Sarawakians will enjoy a long weekend as Good Friday (3 April 2026) is a holiday in these states. ¹

You might notice that Easter dates change every year, but it generally falls between late March and late April.

🎉 Traditional Ways to Celebrate Easter in Malaysia

In Malaysia, Easter is traditionally marked by these celebrations:

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📍 Easter Events in Malaysia

Getting ready for Easter with the family? Here are some popular Easter events and activities across Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and key regions that you can explore.

☀️ Kuala Lumpur

If you're looking for Easter-themed holiday programmes for the kids, consider signing them up for this camp activity.

On the other hand, if you have a simple weekend in mind and would like to take the family out, you'll be happy to know that there are fantastic Easter brunches you can indulge in at many hotels near you. The St. Regis is a popular Easter brunch spot, located in the heart of KL Sentral.

For a commercial twist on the old-fashioned Easter egg hunt, how about solving clues, collecting tokens and spotting themed displays with your loved ones at a mall?

☀️ Penang

If you are looking for a more religious and communal celebration in Penang, visit the parish (Anglican) of St. George's Church.

☀️ Klang Valley

If you are based in the Petaling Jaya/ Klang Valley area, and are looking to have a fun-filled, jam-packed Easter weekend, you'll be pleased with the never-ending list of activities offered by Sunway Resort Hotel.

These curated activities are suitable for the entire family, especially for kids, too!

💡 Tip for Families During Easter Celebrations

Here are some helpful tips to save a little extra and make sure everyone gets to enjoy the celebrations and special moments without any last-minute stress or disappointment.

✅ Tip 1: Book your attendance in advance

Many Easter event organisers and hotels offer online booking with early-bird pricing. For example, you can avail discounted packages at Sunway Resort Hotel, often promoted with a "staycation" theme.

We highly recommend booking at least a few weeks in advance to secure your preferred visit date and time, especially when it's bound to be a busy Easter weekend. This also gives you the advantage of getting the cheapest slot available for the whole family.

✅ Tip 2: Arrive early when no reservation is required

If you are looking to get the best seat or redeem special Easter gifts at shopping malls, you'll be in better luck if you save yourself a spot before the queue. Plus, you'll have ample time to survey the event's programmes and stalls if you arrive ahead of schedule.

Here are some examples of when you should make it to your chosen event ahead of time:

• Slots are first-come, first-served for the Sunway 163 Mall Easter Egg-splore, and there are limited seats for other related workshops you can sign up for
• Free seating at St George's Church, arrive early to secure a spot for the family

✅ Tip 3: Visit midweek instead of the exact holiday

Some families tend to go on a long holiday, whereby parents tend to apply for leave earlier ahead of the Easter weekend to have less crowded experiences, shorter queues, and easier parking.

Many of the Easter celebrations run for weeks, so you can choose a weekday or a weekend where it's not too close to the exact weekend, so that you can avoid congestion and higher weekend pricing.

🏡 How to Celebrate Easter at Home

For those of you who prefer a homey and cosy Easter celebration at home, we’ve got you covered too! You can still have plenty of fun on a budget. All you need to do is plan simple, family-focused traditions.

🖌️ Decorating Easter eggs

This activity unleashes your artistic side, regardless of your age. Usually, families will gather around the table to decorate the Easter eggs before hiding them for an indoor Easter egg hunt.

Just prepare some coloured dyes, coloured papers, glitter, glue, and brushes in advance, and you'll soon find yourself immersed in the whole process.

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Parents, explore these fun Easter games to try out with your children.

🧁 Preparing an Easter feast

Remember when we talked about buns and roasted lamb earlier? You can make sure everyone gets involved in the baking or roasting process.

While baking, you can remind the children about the significance of hot cross buns — where they are baked and served as a remembrance of Christ's crucifixion. If you have a sweet tooth, you can try out this lovely Simnel cake recipe too.

🎤 Singing Easter songs

Finally, Easter is also a time to reflect on one’s faith and beliefs. An Easter celebration is never complete without a selection of songs.

Whether it’s traditional Easter hymns or contemporary worship songs, it’s certainly a wonderful time to sing and uplift your spirits — even at home.

We hope you have enjoyed the recommendations in this article, and have a good Easter celebration with your family and loved ones.

The great gift of Easter is hope.

Basil Hume