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.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hari Tahun Baru | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Tahun Baru Cina | February 6, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Tahun Baru Cina | February 7, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Tahun Baru Cina (substitute day) | February 8, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Hari Nuzul Al-Quran | February 24, 2027 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Hari Raya Aidil Fitri | March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Hari Raya Aidil Fitri | March 10, 2027 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Hari Pekerja | May 1, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Hari Raya Haji | May 16, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Awal Muharram | June 6, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Hari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong | June 7, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. | August 14, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Hari Kebangsaan | August 31, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Hari Malaysia | September 16, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Deepavali | October 28, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Hari Krismas | December 25, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public 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: