Malaysia Public Holidays 2027
Malaysia’s provisional 2027 federal calendar has about 17 nationwide holiday days plus five replacement days. Chinese New Year is Feb 6–7 and Hari Raya Aidilfitri falls Mar 10–11. The movable Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist festival dates are estimates until the Prime Minister’s Department publishes the official gazette.
Federal holidays
~17 days
Longest break
4 days
Replacement days
5
Chinese New Year
Feb 6–7
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Malaysia public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayFriday. Not observed in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis or Terengganu.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| Feb 6 – 7 | Saturday – | Chinese New YearTwo days, Sat–Sun — replacement on Mon Feb 8.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| February 8, 2027 | Monday | Chinese New Year (replacement)Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| Mar 10 – 11 | Wednesday – | Hari Raya AidilfitriTwo days, Wed–Thu. Islamic date subject to moon-sighting.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour DaySaturday — replacement on Mon May 3.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| May 3, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day (replacement)Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Hari Raya Aidiladha (Hari Raya Haji)Monday. Islamic date subject to moon-sighting.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| May 20, 2027 | Thursday | Wesak DayThursday (provisional lunar date).Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| June 6, 2027 | Sunday | Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)Sunday — replacement on Tue Jun 8 (Mon Jun 7 is the King’s Birthday). Islamic date subject to moon-sighting.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| June 7, 2027 | Monday | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's BirthdayMonday (first Monday of June).Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| June 8, 2027 | Tuesday | Awal Muharram (replacement)Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| August 15, 2027 | Sunday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Maulidur Rasul)Sunday — replacement on Mon Aug 16. Islamic date subject to moon-sighting.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| August 16, 2027 | Monday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (replacement)Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| August 31, 2027 | Tuesday | National Day (Hari Merdeka)Tuesday.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| September 16, 2027 | Thursday | Malaysia DayThursday.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| October 29, 2027 | Friday | DeepavaliFriday (provisional). Not observed in Sarawak.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas DaySaturday — replacement on Mon Dec 27.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (replacement)Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
Malaysia long weekends in 2027
New Year's Day
3 daysJan 1 – 3
Friday holiday + weekend. Not observed in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis or Terengganu.
Chinese New Year
3 daysFeb 6 – 8
Sat–Sun festival plus the Mon replacement.
Labour Day
3 daysMay 1 – 3
Hari Raya Aidiladha
3 daysMay 15 – 17
Awal Muharram & King's Birthday
4 daysJun 5 – 8
Weekend, Awal Muharram (Sun), the King’s Birthday (Mon) and the replacement (Tue).
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
3 daysAug 14 – 16
Deepavali
3 daysOct 29 – 31
Friday holiday (provisional date) + weekend. Not observed in Sarawak.
Christmas
3 daysDec 25 – 27
Why 2027 dates are still provisional
The fixed-date holidays — New Year, Labour Day (May 1), the King’s Birthday (first Monday of June), Merdeka Day (Aug 31), Malaysia Day (Sep 16) and Christmas — are certain. Chinese New Year is set by the Chinese lunar calendar (Feb 6–7, 2027). The Islamic holidays (Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Aidiladha, Awal Muharram, Maulidur Rasul) and the Hindu and Buddhist festivals (Deepavali, Wesak) are shown as astronomical estimates and may move by a day either way once confirmed by moon-sighting and the official gazette.
Remember that these are the federal (nationwide) holidays only. Each state and federal territory gazettes additional local holidays, which are usually published toward the end of the preceding year. We will update this page as the official 2027 dates are confirmed.
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Official sources & data
- Hari Kelepasan Am (Public Holidays) — where the official 2027 schedule will be gazettedVisit sourcePrime Minister's Department, Malaysia (Cabinet, Constitution and Inter-Governmental Relations Division)
- Holidays Act 1951 (Act 369)Visit sourceAttorney General's Chambers of Malaysia
- Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Persekutuan dan Negeri 2026 (most recent gazetted schedule)Visit sourcePrime Minister's Department, Malaysia (Cabinet, Constitution and Inter-Governmental Relations Division)
Frequently asked questions
Are the Malaysia 2027 holiday dates confirmed?+
The fixed-date and Chinese New Year dates are reliable. The Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist festival dates are astronomical estimates until the Prime Minister’s Department publishes the official gazette and moon-sighting confirms them.
When is Chinese New Year 2027 in Malaysia?+
Chinese New Year is February 6–7, 2027 (Saturday and Sunday), with a replacement holiday on Monday February 8 — a 3-day weekend.
When is Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2027?+
It is expected on March 10–11, 2027 (Wednesday and Thursday), subject to moon-sighting confirmation.
How many replacement days are there in 2027?+
Five (provisionally): Chinese New Year (Feb 8), Labour Day (May 3), Awal Muharram (Jun 8), Maulidur Rasul (Aug 16) and Christmas (Dec 27).
Where can I download the Malaysia 2027 holiday calendar?+
Our Malaysia 2027 page and the holiday calendar downloads hub offer ICS and CSV files; we refresh them when the official 2027 gazette is published.
