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Happy Merdeka wishes for Malaysia's National Day on 31 August, in English and Malay: Jalur Gemilang pride for family, friends and customers.

102 wishes · 2 languages · 1 photo design · Updated October 2026

Malaysia National Day (Merdeka) wishes for friends (12)

  • Happy Merdeka, friend. Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka.

  • Happy National Day. Proud to be Malaysian with you.

  • Here is to teh tarik, good friends and the Jalur Gemilang.

  • Wishing you a holiday full of good food and good company.

  • Happy Merdeka. Our friendship is truly Malaysian: many cultures, one heart.

  • Let us count down to midnight together.

  • Happy National Day. Mamak after the fireworks?

  • Proud of Malaysia, proud of our friendship.

  • Happy Merdeka. May your year be as bright as tonight's fireworks.

  • Wishing you joy and pride this 31 August.

  • Happy National Day. Thank you for being family by choice.

  • Here is to the friends who make Malaysia home.

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  • Malaysia National Day (Merdeka) wishes image: Happy National Day, Malaysia.
  • Malaysia National Day (Merdeka) wishes image: Far from home, but my heart shouts Merdeka with you tonight.
  • Malaysia National Day (Merdeka) wishes image: Terima kasih atas kerja keras anda. Selamat Hari Merdeka.
  • Malaysia National Day (Merdeka) wishes image: Here is to teh tarik, good friends and the Jalur Gemilang.
  • Malaysia National Day (Merdeka) wishes image: Selamat Hari Kebangsaan. Thank you for your hard work.
  • Malaysia National Day (Merdeka) wishes image: Happy Merdeka, little one. Wave your Jalur Gemilang.
  • Malaysia National Day (Merdeka) wishes image: Thank you for supporting local business. Happy Merdeka.
  • Malaysia National Day (Merdeka) wishes image: Selamat Hari Kebangsaan. Terima kasih atas sokongan anda.
  • Malaysia National Day (Merdeka) wishes image: On 31 August, we celebrate the history and spirit of Malaysia.
  • Malaysia National Day (Merdeka) wishes image: Many cultures, one nation.

About Malaysia National Day (Merdeka)

Malaysia celebrates its National Day, Hari Kebangsaan or Hari Merdeka, on 31 August. It marks the independence of the Federation of Malaya on 31 August 1957.

On the night before, people count down to midnight and shout "Merdeka!" seven times, as was done in 1957. On the day there are parades, flag-raising and fireworks, and the Jalur Gemilang flag flies from homes, cars and buildings across the country.

Malaysians of every background share the holiday with open houses, nasi lemak, satay and roti canai, celebrating a nation of many cultures.

How people celebrate Malaysia National Day (Merdeka)

  • Midnight countdown with Merdeka cheers
  • Parades and flag-raising
  • Jalur Gemilang on homes and cars
  • Fireworks
  • Open houses and shared food
  • Patriotic songs

How to wish well

  • Say "Selamat Hari Kebangsaan" (Happy National Day) or "Selamat Hari Merdeka".
  • Messages about unity in diversity and shared food and friendship feel truly Malaysian.
  • Malaysia Day on 16 September is a different holiday that marks the forming of Malaysia in 1963.

Questions about Malaysia National Day (Merdeka)

When is Malaysia National Day?

On 31 August every year.

What is the difference between Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day?

Merdeka Day, 31 August, marks Malaya's independence in 1957. Malaysia Day, 16 September, marks the forming of Malaysia in 1963.

How do you say Happy National Day in Malay?

"Selamat Hari Kebangsaan" or "Selamat Hari Merdeka".

What is the Jalur Gemilang?

The Malaysian flag, meaning "stripes of glory", with fourteen red and white stripes, a crescent and a fourteen-pointed star.

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