Kek Lok Si Temple CNY Celebrations 2026 (Penang, Malaysia)

Kek Lok Si Temple CNY Celebrations 2026 (槟城鹤山极乐寺农历新年庆祝活动2026), Penang’s flagship Chinese New Year celebration returns from 13 February – 16 March 2026 at the Malaysia’s largest Buddhist temple, majestically perched on a hill in Air Itam.

Throughout the festive period, devotees are invited to take part in prayers and traditional rituals, while visitors, locals and tourists alike, can admire the temple’s mesmerising display of festive lanterns and illuminated installations. These dazzling lights transform the temple grounds into a breathtaking visual spectacle and provide the perfect backdrop for memorable festive photographs.

Experience the joyous atmosphere of the temple fair 庙会, filled with colour, culture and celebration, and immerse yourself in the vivid spirit of the Lunar New Year.

Come, join in the festivities and usher in a year of blessings and prosperity!

Programme / List of Activities 节目表

• 13 February 2026
  • (7:00pm – 8:00pm) Chinese New Year (CNY) light-up ceremony with prayers and fireworks 新春亮灯仪式，僧侣诵经及烟火秀
• 13 February – 16 March 2026
  • (7:00pm – 12:00am) CNY light-up 新春亮灯
• 17 – 19 February 2026
  • (8:00pm) Prayer to dispel misfortunes 消灾普佛
• 3 March 2026
  • (8:00am) End of spring sprinkle water ceremony 元宵洒净
  • (9:00am) Thousand Buddha prayers 万佛吉祥法会
• 3 – 15 March 2026
  • (8:00am – 4:00pm) Thousand Buddha prayers 万佛吉祥法会
  • (4:00pm) Prayers for good luck 祈福消灾补运
• 15 March 2026
  • (7:00pm) Medicine Buddha prayers 药师灯消灾补运
• 16 March 2026
  • (8:00am) Offering to Buddha 供佛齐天
  • (3:00pm) Buddhist ritual to offer food to spirits 施食焰口

Opening Hours

• Venue: Kek Lok Si Temple 槟城极乐寺 [Map]
• Date: 13 February – 16 March 2026 (Friday – Monday)
• Time: 8:00am – 12:00am