Malaysia Public Holiday Calendar 2027: Complete Federal and State Holiday Guide

 

Updated: 22 September 2026

The Malaysia 2027 public holiday calendar has been updated to reflect the official 2027 Federal and State Public Holiday Schedule (Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Persekutuan dan Negeri 2027) published by the Bahagian Kabinet, Perlembagaan dan Perhubungan Antara Kerajaan (BKPP), Jabatan Perdana Menteri. Readers should check the relevant federal or state authority for any subsequent amendments or additional public holidays.

Planning annual leave, business operations, recruitment activities or family commitments in Malaysia requires an understanding of both federal public holidays and state-specific holidays. Unlike countries with a single nationwide holiday calendar, Malaysia has public holidays that may apply nationwide, to selected states, or only to specific states and Federal Territories.

The official BKPP portal currently lists the Hari Kelepasan Am Tahun 2027, following its publication in August 2026.

Important: Public holiday schedules can be subject to amendments, additional declarations or state-specific announcements. For employment and operational planning, employers should always verify the latest official announcement applicable to their state.

Malaysia Public Holidays 2027 at a Glance

Malaysia's 2027 public holiday calendar includes federal holidays observed across the country as well as state and Federal Territory holidays.

Some of the key nationwide public holidays in 2027 include:

• Chinese New Year: 6 and 7 February 2027
• Hari Raya Aidilfitri: 10 and 11 March 2027
• Labour Day: 1 May 2027
• Hari Raya Aidiladha: 17 May 2027, with an additional second-day holiday in selected states
• Wesak Day: 20 May 2027
• Awal Muharram: 6 June 2027
• Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong: 7 June 2027
• Maulidur Rasul: 15 August 2027
• National Day: 31 August 2027
• Malaysia Day: 16 September 2027
• Deepavali: 28 October 2027, except Sarawak
• Christmas Day: 25 December 2027

The official federal and state schedule should be used as the primary reference when planning around specific dates.

Complete Malaysia Public Holiday Calendar 2027

The following table consolidates the 2027 Malaysia public holidays, including federal, state and Federal Territory holidays.

Date	Day	Public Holiday	States / Federal Territories
1 Jan	Fri	New Year's Day	All states except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu
6 Jan	Wed	Israk and Mikraj	Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis & Terengganu
14 Jan	Thu	Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan	Negeri Sembilan
22 Jan	Fri	Thaipusam	Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya
1 Feb	Mon	Federal Territory Day	Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya
6 Feb	Sat	Chinese New Year	Nationwide
7 Feb	Sun	Chinese New Year, Second Day	Nationwide
8 Feb	Mon	Awal Ramadan	Johor & Kedah
20 Feb	Sat	Declaration of Independence Date Day	Melaka
24 Feb	Wed	Nuzul Al-Quran	Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Selangor, Terengganu, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya
4 Mar	Thu	Anniversary of the Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu	Terengganu
10 Mar	Wed	Hari Raya Aidilfitri	Nationwide
11 Mar	Thu	Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Second Day	Nationwide
23 Mar	Tue	Birthday of the Sultan of Johor	Johor
26 Mar	Fri	Good Friday	Sabah & Sarawak
26 Apr	Mon	Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu	Terengganu
1 May	Sat	Labour Day	Nationwide
16 May	Sun	Arafat Day	Kelantan & Terengganu
17 May	Mon	Birthday of the Raja of Perlis	Perlis
17 May	Mon	Hari Raya Aidiladha	Nationwide
18 May	Tue	Hari Raya Aidiladha, Second Day	Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu
20 May	Thu	Wesak Day	Nationwide
22 May	Sat	Hari Hol Pahang	Pahang
30 May	Sun	Kaamatan Festival	Sabah & Labuan
31 May	Mon	Kaamatan Festival, Second Day	Sabah & Labuan
1 Jun	Tue	Gawai Dayak	Sarawak
2 Jun	Wed	Gawai Dayak, Second Day	Sarawak
6 Jun	Sun	Awal Muharram / Maal Hijrah	Nationwide
7 Jun	Mon	Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong	Nationwide
20 Jun	Sun	Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah	Kedah
7 Jul	Wed	George Town World Heritage Site Anniversary	Penang
10 Jul	Sat	Birthday of the Governor of Penang	Penang
10 Jul	Sat	Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar	Johor
22 Jul	Thu	Sarawak Day	Sarawak
30 Jul	Fri	Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang	Pahang
15 Aug	Sun	Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad / Maulidur Rasul	Nationwide
24 Aug	Tue	Birthday of the Governor of Melaka	Melaka
31 Aug	Tue	National Day / Merdeka Day	Nationwide
16 Sep	Thu	Malaysia Day	Nationwide
29 Sep	Wed	Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan	Kelantan
30 Sep	Thu	Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan, Second Day	Kelantan
2 Oct	Sat	Birthday of the Governor of Sabah	Sabah
9 Oct	Sat	Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak	Sarawak
28 Oct	Thu	Deepavali	All states except Sarawak
5 Nov	Fri	Birthday of the Sultan of Perak	Perak
11 Dec	Sat	Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor	Selangor
24 Dec	Fri	Christmas Eve	Sabah
25 Dec	Sat	Christmas Day	Nationwide
26 Dec	Sun	Israk and Mikraj	Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis & Terengganu

The state coverage above has been cross-checked against the published 2027 holiday schedule and supporting state-by-state calendar references.

Federal Public Holidays vs State Public Holidays in Malaysia

One of the most important things to understand when using a Malaysia public holiday calendar is the distinction between federal and state holidays.

Federal public holidays

Federal public holidays generally apply across Malaysia. Examples include:

• Chinese New Year
• Hari Raya Aidilfitri
• Labour Day
• Wesak Day
• National Day
• Malaysia Day
• Maulidur Rasul
• Christmas Day

The official government schedule identifies federal holidays separately from state holidays.

State public holidays

State holidays are applicable only in particular states or Federal Territories. These can include:

• Sultan or Governor birthdays
• State-specific religious holidays
• State commemorative days
• Cultural celebrations
• Federal Territory Day
• State historical or heritage days

This means that Malaysia public holidays 2027 by state can differ significantly. An employee working in Selangor, for example, may not have exactly the same public holiday calendar as an employee working in Penang, Johor, Sabah or Sarawak.

Public Holidays and Workplace Planning in Malaysia

Malaysia's diverse public holiday calendar reflects the country's multicultural and multi-state environment. For businesses, understanding these differences can support more effective workforce planning and workplace communication.

Employers should also avoid assuming that every employee observes the same festivals or holidays. A thoughtful workplace approach is to communicate applicable holidays clearly while respecting individual circumstances and cultural practices.

For companies with a diverse workforce, accurate holiday planning can contribute to better employee communication, smoother operations and a more inclusive workplace environment.

Are Public Holidays the Same Across Malaysia?

No. Public holidays in Malaysia are not identical across every state.

Malaysia has both federal and state public holidays. Some holidays apply nationwide, while others are specific to particular states or Federal Territories.

For this reason, employees and employers should check the relevant state calendar instead of relying solely on a nationwide list.

Are Malaysia's 2027 Public Holidays Subject to Change?

Yes. Some dates, particularly certain Islamic holidays, may be subject to official confirmation or changes in accordance with the relevant authorities.

In addition, the government may declare additional public holidays under applicable legislation.

The Holidays Act 1951 (Act 369) provides the legal framework for public holidays in Peninsular Malaysia, while Sabah and Sarawak have their respective holiday ordinances. The official BKPP portal also publishes the relevant legislation and government notices.

Therefore, this article should be treated as a planning reference rather than a substitute for the latest official government announcement.

FAQ: Malaysia Public Holidays 2027

When is Chinese New Year in Malaysia in 2027?

Chinese New Year falls on 6 and 7 February 2027, Saturday and Sunday, and is listed as a nationwide public holiday.

When is Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia in 2027?

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is scheduled for 10 and 11 March 2027, Wednesday and Thursday. Both dates are listed as nationwide public holidays.

When is Labour Day in Malaysia in 2027?

Labour Day falls on 1 May 2027, Saturday, and is observed nationwide.

When is Malaysia Day in 2027?

Malaysia Day falls on 16 September 2027, Thursday, and is a nationwide public holiday.

When is Deepavali in Malaysia in 2027?

Deepavali falls on 28 October 2027, Thursday. It is observed as a public holiday in all states except Sarawak according to the 2027 schedule.

When is Christmas Day in Malaysia in 2027?

Christmas Day falls on 25 December 2027, Saturday, and is a nationwide public holiday. Sabah also observes Christmas Eve on 24 December.

Is 1 January 2027 a public holiday in Malaysia?

New Year's Day falls on 1 January 2027, Friday. It is a public holiday in all states except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu.

Does every state in Malaysia have the same public holidays?

No. Malaysia has federal and state public holidays, and the applicable holidays vary by state and Federal Territory.

Final Thoughts

The Malaysia public holiday calendar 2027 is an important reference for employees, jobseekers, employers and businesses planning their year ahead.

Understanding the difference between federal public holidays and state holidays in Malaysia can help organisations manage recruitment schedules, employee availability, annual leave planning and workplace operations more effectively.

For jobseekers, knowing the holiday calendar can also make it easier to plan interviews, career transitions and other important employment activities.

As public holiday schedules may be amended or supplemented by official announcements, readers should verify the latest information with the Malaysian Government and relevant state authorities before making important travel, employment or business arrangements.

Updated: 22 September 2026. This article reflects the official 2027 Malaysia Federal and State Public Holiday Schedule available at the time of publication.