Malaysia Public Holidays 2027
In 2027, Malaysia has 16 days off for public holidays (including substitute days) and 2 other observances that are not days off. There are 4 breaks of three days or more; the longest is 3 days for Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year (second day) (Sat, Feb 6 – Mon, Feb 8).
- Days off
- 16
- Substitute days
- 2
- Long weekends
- 4
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 6 | Chinese New Year | Tahun Baharu Cina | Holiday | L1/1 |
| Sun, Feb 7 | Chinese New Year (second day) | Tahun Baharu Cina (Hari Kedua) | Holiday | L1/2 |
| Mon, Feb 8 | Chinese New Year (second day) (observed) | Cuti Tahun Baharu Cina (Hari Kedua) | Observed | L1/3 |
| Wed, Mar 10 | Hari Raya Puasa | Holiday | L2/3 | |
| Thu, Mar 11 | Hari Raya Puasa (second day) | Hari Raya Puasa (Hari Kedua) | Holiday | L2/4 |
| Sat, May 1 | Labor Day | Hari Pekerja | Holiday | L3/25 |
| Mon, May 17 | Hari Raya Haji | Hari Raya Qurban | Holiday | L4/12 |
| Thu, May 20 | Vesak Day | Hari Wesak | Holiday | L4/15 |
| Sun, Jun 6 | Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year) | Awal Muharam | Holiday | L5/2 |
| Mon, Jun 7 | Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Hari Keputeraan Rasmi Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Holiday | L5/3 |
| Sun, Aug 15 | Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad | Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. | Holiday | L7/14 |
| Mon, Aug 16 | Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (observed) | Cuti Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. | Observed | L7/15 |
| Tue, Aug 31 | National Day | Hari Kebangsaan | Holiday | L7/30 |
| Thu, Sep 16 | Malaysia Day | Hari Malaysia | Holiday | L8/16 |
| Thu, Oct 28 | Deepavali (except Sarawak) | Hari Deepavali | Holiday | L9/29 |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Hari Krismas | Holiday | L11/28 |
Long weekends
| Period | Days | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 6 – Mon, Feb 8 | 3 | Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year (second day) |
| Sat, May 15 – Mon, May 17 | 3 | Hari Raya Haji |
| Sat, Jun 5 – Mon, Jun 7 | 3 | Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year), Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| Sat, Aug 14 – Mon, Aug 16 | 3 | Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad |
Other observances (not days off)
| Date | Holiday | Lunar date |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | L1/9 |
| Wed, Sep 15 | Mid-Autumn Festival | L8/15 |
How the holidays work
Malaysia has national public holidays plus state holidays; this page lists the main national ones. Substitute days follow each state’s weekend: some states, such as Kelantan and Terengganu, take Friday and Saturday as the weekend.
Islamic holidays such as Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji depend on moon sighting or calculation, and Deepavali is not a public holiday in Sarawak; future dates here are calculated, and the government announcement is authoritative.
Holidays are calculated from current law and announced arrangements and are for reference only; the local government’s announcement is authoritative. Select a date to open it in the calendar.
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