Public holidays · Asia · 2027
Malaysia Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Malaysia
Malaysia has 15 national public holidays in 2027. 9 of them fall on a weekday and 6 on a weekend. There are 4 long weekends and 4 more if you take a bridge day off.
Malaysia public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend | Chinese New Year Next | Tahun Baharu Cina | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Chinese New Year (Second Day) | Tahun Baharu Cina | Public holiday |
| Chinese New Year (Second Day) | Cuti Tahun Baharu Cina | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Fitr | Hari Raya Puasa | Public holiday | |
| Eid al-Fitr (Second Day) | Hari Raya Puasa | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labor Day | Hari Pekerja | Public holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Hari Raya Qurban | Public holiday | |
| Vesak Day | Hari Wesak | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Islamic New Year | Awal Muharam | Public holiday |
| Birthday of HM Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Hari Keputeraan Rasmi Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. | Public holiday |
| Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Cuti Hari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. | Public holiday | |
| National Day | Hari Kebangsaan | Public holiday | |
| Malaysia Day | Hari Malaysia | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Hari Krismas | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Malaysia holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January
February 3
March 2
April
May 3
June 2
July
August 3
September 1
October
November
December 1
Long weekends in Malaysia 2027
4 long weekends come for free, and 4 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
Sat 6 Feb – Mon 8 Feb
No leave needed
Wed 10 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take off Fri 12 Mar
Sat 15 May – Mon 17 May
No leave needed
Thu 20 May – Sun 23 May
Take off Fri 21 May
Sat 5 Jun – Mon 7 Jun
No leave needed
Sat 14 Aug – Mon 16 Aug
No leave needed
Sat 28 Aug – Tue 31 Aug
Take off Mon 30 Aug
Thu 16 Sep – Sun 19 Sep
Take off Fri 17 Sep
Planning a trip to Malaysia?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.