Malaysia Public Holidays 2027
There are 47 public holidays in Malaysia in 2027, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 4 August 2026.
Public holidays in 2027
The 47 public holidays Malaysia marks in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day (all except 5 regions)New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 6 January 2027 | Wednesday | Isra and Mi'raj (4 regions)Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned. |
| 14 January 2027 | Thursday | Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar (Negeri Sembilan)Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 1 February 2027 | Monday | Federal Territory Day (Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya)Federal Territory Day is a federal territory holiday in Malaysia |
| 6 February 2027 | Saturday | Chinese New Year's DayLunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations. |
| 7 February 2027 | Sunday | Second Day of Chinese New Year (all except Kelantan & Terengganu)Second Day of Chinese New Year is a federal public holiday in Malaysia |
| 7 February 2027 | Sunday | Chinese New Year Holiday (Kelantan & Terengganu)Chinese New Year Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 8 February 2027 | Monday | First Day of Ramadan (Johor, Kedah & Malacca)Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| 20 February 2027 | Saturday | Independence Day Declaration Day (Malacca)Independence Day Declaration Day is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 24 February 2027 | Wednesday | Nuzul Al-Quran (10 regions)Nuzul Al-Quran is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 4 March 2027 | Thursday | Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu (Terengganu)Anniversary of the Coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 10 March 2027 | Wednesday | Hari Raya PuasaEid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| 11 March 2027 | Thursday | Hari Raya Puasa Holiday Day 2Hari Raya Puasa Holiday Day 2 is a federal public holiday in Malaysia |
| 23 March 2027 | Tuesday | Birthday of the Sultan of Johor (Johor)Birthday of the Sultan of Johor is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday (Sabah & Sarawak)Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 26 April 2027 | Monday | Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu (Terengganu)Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Labour DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| 16 May 2027 | Sunday | Day of Arafat (Kelantan & Terengganu)Day of Arafat is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Hari Raya HajiEid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Birthday of the Raja of Perlis (Perlis)Birthday of the Raja of Perlis is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 18 May 2027 | Tuesday | Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) (4 regions)Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 22 May 2027 | Saturday | Pahang State Holiday (Pahang)Pahang State Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 30 May 2027 | Sunday | Harvest Festival (Sabah & Labuan)Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 31 May 2027 | Monday | Second Day of Harvest Festival (Sabah & Labuan)Second Day of Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 31 May 2027 | Monday | Harvest Festival observed (Sabah & Labuan)Harvest Festival is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 1 June 2027 | Tuesday | Gawai Dayak (Sarawak)Gawai Dayak is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 2 June 2027 | Wednesday | Gawai Dayak Holiday (Sarawak)Gawai Dayak Holiday is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 6 June 2027 | Sunday | MuharramMuharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| 7 June 2027 | Monday | The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's BirthdayThe Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday is a federal public holiday in Malaysia |
| 20 June 2027 | Sunday | Sultan of Kedah's Birthday (Kedah)Sultan of Kedah's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 7 July 2027 | Wednesday | George Town World Heritage City Day (Penang)George Town World Heritage City Day is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 10 July 2027 | Saturday | Penang Governor's Birthday (Penang)Penang Governor's Birthday is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 11 July 2027 | Sunday | Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day (Johor)Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 22 July 2027 | Thursday | Sarawak Independence Day (Sarawak)Sarawak Independence Day is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 30 July 2027 | Friday | Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang (Pahang)Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 15 August 2027 | Sunday | The Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayMawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| 24 August 2027 | Tuesday | Birthday of the Governor of Malacca (Malacca)Birthday of the Governor of Malacca is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 31 August 2027 | Tuesday | Malaysia's National DayMalaysia's National Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia |
| 16 September 2027 | Thursday | Malaysia DayMalaysia Day is a federal public holiday in Malaysia |
| 29 September 2027 | Wednesday | Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Kelantan)Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 9 October 2027 | Saturday | Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak (Sarawak)Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 5 November 2027 | Friday | Birthday of the Sultan of Perak (Perak)Birthday of the Sultan of Perak is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 12 November 2027 | Friday | Holiday for Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Kelantan)Holiday for Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 11 December 2027 | Saturday | Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor (Selangor)Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor is a state holiday in Malaysia |
| 24 December 2027 | Friday | Christmas Eve (Sabah)Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2027 | Sunday | Isra and Mi'raj (4 regions)Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned. |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Malaysia in 2027?
There are 47 public holidays in Malaysia in 2027. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
What are the holiday dates for Malaysia in 2027?
Every public holiday for Malaysia in 2027, with its date and day of the week, is in the table above.
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