Malaysia Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Malaysia public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Malaysia Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | National |
| Feb 1 | Monday | Federal Territory Day | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya & Labuan only |
| Feb 6 | Saturday | Chinese New Year | Year of the Goat — Day 1 |
| Feb 7 | Sunday | Chinese New Year (Day 2) | Year of the Goat — Day 2 |
| Mar 16 | Tuesday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid al-Fitr) | Islamic — subject to moon sighting |
| Mar 17 | Wednesday | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Day 2) | Islamic — subject to moon sighting |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | National (Workers' Day) |
| May 1 | Saturday | Wesak Day | Buddhist — date may vary by moon calendar |
| May 23 | Sunday | Hari Raya Aidiladha (Eid al-Adha) | Islamic — subject to moon sighting |
| Jun 7 | Monday | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | National — 1st Monday of June |
| Aug 31 | Tuesday | National Day (Hari Merdeka) | Independence Day 1957 |
| Sep 7 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year (Awal Muharram) | Islamic — subject to moon sighting |
| Sep 16 | Thursday | Malaysia Day | Formation of Malaysia 1963 |
| Oct 20 | Wednesday | Deepavali | Hindu — date may vary by Hindu calendar |
| Nov 17 | Wednesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Maulidur Rasul) | Islamic — subject to moon sighting |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | National |
* Islamic holidays (Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Aidiladha, Islamic New Year, Maulidur Rasul) are approximate and subject to official moon-sighting confirmation by the Malaysian authorities. Wesak Day and Deepavali dates may also vary slightly depending on the lunar/Hindu calendar. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Malaysia Public Holidays
Malaysia observes a diverse set of national public holidays that reflect its multicultural society, with observances spanning Islamic, Chinese, Hindu, and Christian traditions alongside secular national celebrations. Under the Holidays Act 1951 and related proclamations, the Federal Government designates national public holidays applicable across all states and federal territories. In 2027, these include major religious festivals such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid al-Fitr), Chinese New Year, Wesak Day, Deepavali, and Christmas, as well as national milestones including National Day (Hari Merdeka) on August 31 and Malaysia Day on September 16. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's (King's) Birthday is observed on the first Monday of June as a national holiday.
In addition to national holidays, each of Malaysia's 13 states and 3 federal territories observes its own set of state-level public holidays, including the birthday of the respective state ruler, local religious observances, and harvest festivals. For example, Sabah and Sarawak observe Hari Gawai (Gawai Dayak) and additional Christian holidays. Federal Territory Day on February 1 applies only to Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan. Employers and employees should check both the national list and their state-specific holidays to plan accurately. Islamic holiday dates — including Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Aidiladha, Awal Muharram, and Maulidur Rasul — are determined by moon sighting and confirmed by the Malaysian authorities; the dates shown here are reliable estimates based on astronomical calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Malaysia has 17 national public holidays in 2027, covering secular, Islamic, Chinese, Hindu, and Christian observances. These include fixed-date holidays such as New Year's Day, National Day, and Christmas, as well as variable Islamic holidays determined by the lunar calendar. Individual states may observe additional holidays specific to their state ruler's birthday or local festivals.
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Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Aidilfitri) in Malaysia 2027 falls on approximately 16–17 March 2027. The exact dates are subject to moon sighting confirmation by Malaysian authorities. Both days are national public holidays. Hari Raya Aidilfitri marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, and is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in Malaysia.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone and checks against the official 2027 holiday list.