Public Holidays in Malaysia 2027
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Get ahead and plan your holidays for 2027 in Malaysia!
Below is a list of the 2027 Public Holidays in Malaysia. Public holidays for Kuala Lumpur and Selangor are highlighted in bold. “National” indicates holidays observed nationwide, except for certain states.
※ Public holidays are subject to changes based on the religious calendar or government decisions.
Fri, Jan 1 New Year’s Day （National ／except Johor,Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis,
Terengganu）
Wed, Jan 6 Israk and Mikraj （Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu）
Thu, Jan 14 YDPB Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday （Negeri Sembilan）
- *Fri, Jan 22 Thaipusam **（Johor, Kuala Lumpur,Negeri Sembilan, Penang,Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor）
Sun, Jan 24 Thaipusam Holiday （Kedah）
Mon, Feb 1 Federal Territory Day （Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya）
Sat, Feb 6 Chinese New Year （National）
Sun, Feb 7 Chinese New Year Holiday （National）
Mon, Feb 8 Awal Ramadan （Johor & Kedah）
Mon, Feb 8 Chinese New Year Holiday （National except Kedah）
Sat, Feb 20 Independence Declaration Day （Melaka）
Wed, Feb 24 Nuzul Al-Quran （National／except Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah,Sarawak）
Thu, Mar 4 Installation of Sultan Terengganu （Terengganu）
Wed, Mar 10 Hari Raya Aidilfitri （National）
Thu, Mar 11 Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday （National）
Tue, Mar 23 Sultan of Johor’s Birthday （Johor）
Fri, Mar 26 Good Friday （Sabah & Sarawak）
Mon, Mar 30 Sabah Governor’s Birthday （Sabah）
Mon, Apr 26 Sultan of Terengganu’s Birthday （Terengganu）
Sat, May 1 Labour Day （National）
Sun, May 2 Labour Day Holiday （Kelantan & Terengganu）
Sun, May 16 Arafat Day （Kelantan & Terengganu）
Mon, May 17 Hari Raya Haji （National）
Mon, May 17 Raja Perlis’ Birthday （Perlis）
Tue, May 18 Hari Raya Haji Holiday （Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu）
Thu, May 20 Wesak Day （National）
Sat, May 22 Hari Hol Pahang （Pahang）
Sun, May 30 Harvest Festival （Labuan & Sabah）
Mon, May 31 Harvest Festival Holiday （Labuan & Sabah）
Tue, Jun 1 Hari Gawai （Sarawak）
Wed, Jun 2 Hari Gawai Holiday （Sarawak）
Sun, Jun 6 Awal Muharram （National）
Mon, Jun 7 Agong’s Birthday （National）
Mon, Jun 7 Awal Muharram Holiday （National except Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu）
Sun, Jun 20 Sultan of Kedah’s Birthday （Kedah）
Wed, Jul 7 Georgetown World Heritage City Day （Penang）
Sat, Jul 10 Penang Governor’s Birthday （Penang）
Sat, Jul 10 Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar （Johor）
Thu, Jul 22 Sarawak Day （Sarawak）
Fri, Jul 30 Sultan of Pahang’s Birthday （Pahang）
Sun, Aug 15 Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday （National）
Mon, Aug 16 Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Holiday （National except Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu）
Tue, Aug 24 Melaka Governor’s Birthday （Melaka）
Tue, Aug 31 Merdeka Day （National）
Thu, Sep 16 Malaysia Day （National）
Wed, Sep 29 Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday （Kelantan）
Thu, Sep 30 Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday Holiday （Kelantan）
Sat, Oct 9 Sarawak Governor’s Birthday （Sarawak）
Thu, Oct 28 Deepavali （National except Sarawak）
Fri, Nov 5 Sultan of Perak’s Birthday （Perak）
Sat, Dec 11 Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday （Selangor）
Fri, Dec 24 Christmas Eve （Sabah）
Sat, Dec 25 Christmas Day （National）
Sun, Dec 26 Christmas Holiday （Kelantan & Terengganu）
Sun, Dec 26 Israk and Mikraj （Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu）
Mon, Dec 27 Israk and Mikraj Holiday （Negeri Sembilan, Perlis）
※ Public holidays are subject to changes based on the religious calendar or government decisions.
In Malaysia, while some holidays like Independence Day are fixed, many public holidays move each year. One thing I personally find interesting is how Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri (the festival marking the end of Ramadan) are gradually approaching each other. In years when they almost coincide, what will happen? From 2029 to 2031, these two holidays are expected to fall on the same day or just one day apart! For both the Chinese and Muslim communities, the celebration timing will be nearly the same (which is festive, but it might reduce the number of consecutive days off!).
The holidays that move each year are mainly religious holidays. Because Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country, each community follows its own religious or cultural calendar, which makes the scheduling quite complex. Let’s take a closer look below.
🕌 Islamic Calendar (Hijri / Lunar Calendar)
All Islamic events are based on the Hijri calendar (about 354 days). As a result, they move approximately 11 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar.
- Nuzul Al-Quran — 17th of Ramadan (commemorates the day the Quran was revealed during the fasting month)
- Hari Raya Aidilfitri — 1st of Shawwal (marks the end of Ramadan, the day after the fasting month ends)
- Hari Raya Haji — 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah (peak of the Hajj pilgrimage, Festival of Sacrifice)
- Awal Muharram — 1st of Muharram (Islamic New Year)
- Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday — 12th of Rabi’ al-awwal (birth of Prophet Muhammad)
🧧 Chinese Calendar (Lunisolar Calendar) The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar. The second new moon after the winter solstice marks the Lunar New Year.
- Chinese New Year — 1st day of the 1st lunar month
- Chinese New Year Holiday — 2nd day of the 1st lunar month
🪔 Hindu Calendar (Lunisolar Calendar) and Tamil Calendar (Lunisolar Calendar) Religious holidays in India are based on different lunisolar calendars. Deepavali follows the Hindu calendar, widely used in mainland India (Sanskrit-based lunisolar calendar). Thaipusam follows the Tamil calendar, used in Tamil Nadu in southern India (also a lunisolar calendar).
- Thaipusam — Full moon day of the Thai month (festival of Lord Murugan)
- Deepavali — New moon day of the Kartika month (Festival of Lights)
🪷 Buddhist Calendar (Lunisolar Calendar of Indian Origin) Buddhist holidays are based on a lunisolar calendar of Indian origin, observed on the full moon of the Vaisakha month. This calendar is different from the Chinese, Hindu, and Tamil calendars.
- Wesak Day — Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Buddha, observed on the full moon of Vaisakha
Malaysia has its own unique public holidays — you can enjoy the festive atmosphere locally or take advantage of the long weekend for a short trip. Either way, it’s a great time to have fun. Sometimes, new holidays are even announced suddenly — that’s Malaysia for you! What kind of year will 2027 be? 📚 Sources
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS GLOBAL https://publicholidays.com.my/#2027-public-holidays
