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Malaysia public holidays 2027

51 holiday dates across Malaysia this year.

Turn your leave into long weekends

37 plans left in 2027 for Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor and most other states. Four picked at random, shuffle for more.

Shuffle plans

Most states

Take 3 days, get 6 days off

Tue 31 Aug to Sun 5 Sep · Merdeka Day

Apply leave onWed 1 SepThu 2 SepFri 3 Sep

Public holiday
Weekend
Your leave
Work day

Take 1 day, get 4 days off

Thu 20 May to Sun 23 May

Wesak Day

Most states

See all 37 leave plans for 2027

1 Jan to 3 Jan
3 days, no leave
New Year's Day
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Penang
1 Jan to 4 Jan
1 leave -> 4 days off
New Year's Day
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Penang
1 Jan to 6 Jan
3 leave -> 6 days off
New Year's Day
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Penang
16 Jan to 24 Jan
4 leave -> 9 days off
Thaipusam
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor
21 Jan to 24 Jan
1 leave -> 4 days off
Thaipusam
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor
22 Jan to 24 Jan
3 days, no leave
Thaipusam
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor
27 Jan to 1 Feb
3 leave -> 6 days off
Federal Territory Day
Kuala Lumpur
29 Jan to 1 Feb
1 leave -> 4 days off
Federal Territory Day
Kuala Lumpur
30 Jan to 1 Feb
3 days, no leave
Federal Territory Day
Kuala Lumpur
30 Jan to 8 Feb
4 leave -> 10 days off
Federal Territory Day, Chinese New Year and Chinese New Year Holiday
Kuala Lumpur
5 Feb to 8 Feb
1 leave -> 4 days off
Chinese New Year and Chinese New Year Holiday
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor
6 Feb to 8 Feb
3 days, no leave
Chinese New Year and Chinese New Year Holiday
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor
6 Feb to 14 Feb
4 leave -> 9 days off
Chinese New Year and Chinese New Year Holiday
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor
20 Feb to 24 Feb
2 leave -> 5 days off
Nuzul Al-Quran
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Penang
6 Mar to 11 Mar
2 leave -> 6 days off
Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday
Most states
10 Mar to 14 Mar
1 leave -> 5 days off
Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday
Most states
20 Mar to 23 Mar
1 leave -> 4 days off
Sultan of Johor's Birthday
Johor
23 Mar to 28 Mar
3 leave -> 6 days off
Sultan of Johor's Birthday
Johor
12 May to 17 May
3 leave -> 6 days off
Hari Raya Haji
Most states
14 May to 17 May
1 leave -> 4 days off
Hari Raya Haji
Most states
15 May to 17 May
3 days, no leave
Hari Raya Haji
Most states
15 May to 20 May
2 leave -> 6 days off
Hari Raya Haji and Wesak Day
Most states
20 May to 23 May
1 leave -> 4 days off
Wesak Day
Most states
4 Jun to 7 Jun
1 leave -> 4 days off
Awal Muharram and Agong's Birthday
Most states
5 Jun to 7 Jun
3 days, no leave
Awal Muharram and Agong's Birthday
Most states
5 Jun to 13 Jun
4 leave -> 9 days off
Awal Muharram and Agong's Birthday
Most states
3 Jul to 7 Jul
2 leave -> 5 days off
Georgetown World Heritage City Day
Penang
7 Jul to 11 Jul
2 leave -> 5 days off
Georgetown World Heritage City Day and Penang Governor's Birthday
Penang
13 Aug to 16 Aug
1 leave -> 4 days off
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday and Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Holiday
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor
14 Aug to 16 Aug
3 days, no leave
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday and Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Holiday
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor
14 Aug to 22 Aug
4 leave -> 9 days off
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday and Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Holiday
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor
28 Aug to 31 Aug
1 leave -> 4 days off
Merdeka Day
Most states
31 Aug to 5 Sep
3 leave -> 6 days off
Merdeka Day
Most states
11 Sep to 16 Sep
3 leave -> 6 days off
Malaysia Day
Most states
16 Sep to 19 Sep
1 leave -> 4 days off
Malaysia Day
Most states
23 Oct to 28 Oct
3 leave -> 6 days off
Deepavali
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor
28 Oct to 31 Oct
1 leave -> 4 days off
Deepavali
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor

Every public holiday in 2027

Pick your state to see only your days off. Dates from the official state and federal lists.

December2027

Saturday 11 December: Sultan of Selangor's Birthday
SelangorFalls on a Saturday
in 426 days
Friday 24 December: Christmas Eve
Sabah
in 439 days
Saturday 25 December: Christmas Day
NationwideFalls on a Saturday
in 440 days
Sunday 26 December: Christmas Holiday
Kelantan and TerengganuFalls on a Sunday
in 441 days
Sunday 26 December: Israk and Mikraj
Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis and TerengganuFalls on a Sunday
in 441 days
Monday 27 December: Israk and Mikraj Holiday
Negeri Sembilan and Perlis
in 442 days

Good to go in December

Draft

Our season picks for trips from Malaysia.

Japan · Snow and ski
Powder snow in Hokkaido and Nagano. Pack real winter wear.
Taiwan · Cool and calm
Past the typhoon months, good for Taipei, Jiufen and Alishan.
Hong Kong · Clear skies
Cooler and drier, the best months for hiking and harbour views.
Europe · Christmas markets
Germany, Austria and France light up their old towns.
Australia · Summer
Beach season down south. Book early around Christmas.
Thailand · Cool, dry season
The most comfortable months for Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
New Zealand · Summer
Long days for road trips and hikes on both islands.

More long weekends

No leave, 3 days off

Fri 1 Jan to Sun 3 Jan

New Year's Day

Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Penang

Take 3 days, get 6 days off

Sat 11 Sep to Thu 16 Sep

Malaysia Day

Most states