Holidays in Malaysia in 2027

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Malaysia in 2027. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Malaysia.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Malaysia - Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya
January 1 2027, Friday
Local holiday
Isra and Mi'raj Malaysia - Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis
January 6 2027, Wednesday
Local holiday
Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Malaysia - Negeri Sembilan
January 14 2027, Thursday
Local holiday
Federal Territory Day Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya
February 1 2027, Monday
Local holiday
Chinese Lunar New Year's Day Malaysia
February 6 2027, Saturday
National
Second day of Chinese Lunar New Year Malaysia
February 7 2027, Sunday
National
Ramadan begins Malaysia - Johor, Kedah, Malacca
February 8 2027, Monday
Local holiday
Valentine's Day Malaysia
February 14 2027, Sunday
Observance
Nuzul Al-Quran Malaysia - Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Perak, Pahang, Penang, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu
February 24 2027, Wednesday
Local holiday
Anniversary of the coronation of the Sultan of Terengganu Malaysia - Terengganu
March 4 2027, Thursday
Local holiday
Hari Raya Puasa Malaysia
March 10 2027, Wednesday
National
Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 Malaysia
March 11 2027, Thursday
National
March Equinox Malaysia
March 21 2027, Sunday
Seasonal
Birthday of the Sultan of Johor Malaysia - Johor
March 23 2027, Tuesday
Local holiday
Good Friday Malaysia - Sabah, Sarawak
March 26 2027, Friday
Local holiday
Easter Sunday Malaysia
March 28 2027, Sunday
Observance
Declaration of Malacca as Historical City Malaysia - Malacca
April 15 2027, Thursday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu Malaysia - Terengganu
April 26 2027, Monday
Local holiday
Labour Day Malaysia
May 1 2027, Saturday
National
Pahang State Holiday Malaysia - Pahang
May 7 2027, Friday
Local holiday
Hari Raya Haji Malaysia
May 17 2027, Monday
National
Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) Malaysia - Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Terengganu
May 18 2027, Tuesday
Local holiday
Harvest Festival Malaysia - Labuan, Sabah
May 30 2027, Sunday
Local holiday
Harvest Festival Day 2 Malaysia - Labuan, Sabah
May 31 2027, Monday
Local holiday
Harvest Festival Malaysia - Labuan, Sabah
May 31 2027, Monday
Local holiday
Gawai Dayak Malaysia - Sarawak
June 1 2027, Tuesday
Local holiday
Gawai Dayak Holiday Malaysia - Sarawak
June 2 2027, Wednesday
Local holiday
Muharram/New Year Malaysia
June 6 2027, Sunday
National
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday Malaysia
June 6 2027, Sunday
National
June Solstice Malaysia
June 21 2027, Monday
Seasonal
George Town World Heritage City Day Malaysia - Penang
July 7 2027, Wednesday
Local holiday
Penang Governor's Birthday Malaysia - Penang
July 10 2027, Saturday
Local holiday
Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Hol Day Malaysia - Johor
July 11 2027, Sunday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Raja of Perlis Malaysia - Perlis
July 17 2027, Saturday
Local holiday
Sarawak Independence Day Malaysia - Sarawak
July 22 2027, Thursday
Local holiday
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Malaysia
August 15 2027, Sunday
National
Malaysia's National Day Malaysia
August 31 2027, Tuesday
National
Malaysia Day Malaysia
September 16 2027, Thursday
National
September Equinox Malaysia
September 23 2027, Thursday
Seasonal
Birthday of the Governor of Sabah Malaysia - Sabah
October 2 2027, Saturday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Governor of Malacca Malaysia - Malacca
October 8 2027, Friday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak Malaysia - Sarawak
October 9 2027, Saturday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang Malaysia - Pahang
October 24 2027, Sunday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang Malaysia - Pahang
October 25 2027, Monday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Sultan of Perak Malaysia - Perak
November 5 2027, Friday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan Malaysia - Kelantan
November 11 2027, Thursday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) Malaysia - Kelantan
November 12 2027, Friday
Local holiday
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor Malaysia - Selangor
December 11 2027, Saturday
Local holiday
December Solstice Malaysia
December 22 2027, Wednesday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Malaysia
December 24 2027, Friday
Observance
Christmas Day Malaysia
December 25 2027, Saturday
National
Isra and Mi'raj Malaysia - Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis
December 26 2027, Sunday
Local holiday
New Year's Eve Malaysia
December 31 2027, Friday
Observance