Malaysia Public Holidays 2027

Malaysian public life pauses for 16 national holidays during 2027. Holidays run from Hari Tahun Baru in January through to Hari Krismas at the end of the year. 7 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.

This page lists every national public holiday in Malaysia for 2027.
16
Public holidays
9
On weekdays
7
On weekends
HolidayDateWeekdayType
Hari Tahun BaruJanuary 1, 2027FridayPublic holiday
Tahun Baru CinaFebruary 6, 2027SaturdayWeekendPublic holiday
Tahun Baru CinaFebruary 7, 2027SundayWeekendPublic holiday
Tahun Baru Cina (substitute day)February 8, 2027MondayPublic holiday
Hari Nuzul Al-QuranFebruary 24, 2027WednesdayPublic holiday
Hari Raya Aidil FitriMarch 9, 2027TuesdayPublic holiday
Hari Raya Aidil FitriMarch 10, 2027WednesdayPublic holiday
Hari PekerjaMay 1, 2027SaturdayWeekendPublic holiday
Hari Raya HajiMay 16, 2027SundayWeekendPublic holiday
Awal MuharramJune 6, 2027SundayWeekendPublic holiday
Hari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan AgongJune 7, 2027MondayPublic holiday
Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W.August 14, 2027SaturdayWeekendPublic holiday
Hari KebangsaanAugust 31, 2027TuesdayPublic holiday
Hari MalaysiaSeptember 16, 2027ThursdayPublic holiday
DeepavaliOctober 28, 2027ThursdayPublic holiday
Hari KrismasDecember 25, 2027SaturdayWeekendPublic holiday

The busiest stretch is February (4 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Below you will find the full 2027 list for Malaysia, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the Malaysia calendar clean and comparable.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2027?

Malaysia has 16 national public holidays in 2027. The first is Hari Tahun Baru on January 1, 2027 and the last is Hari Krismas on December 25, 2027.

What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Malaysia?

The first public holiday of 2027 is Hari Tahun Baru, which falls on January 1, 2027, a Friday.

What is the last public holiday of 2027 in Malaysia?

The final national public holiday of 2027 is Hari Krismas on December 25, 2027, a Saturday.

Are regional holidays included for Malaysia?

No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Malaysia are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.

Other years for Malaysia

Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Malaysia public holiday calendar across years:

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