Public holidays in Malaysia, 2027
15 public holidays, 8 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Malaysia drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 6 February | Chinese New Year | Saturday |
| 7 February | Chinese New Year | Sunday |
| 24 February | Day of Nuzul Al-Quran | Wednesday |
| 9 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Tuesday |
| 10 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Wednesday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Saturday |
| 16 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Sunday |
| 6 June | Islamic New Year | Sunday |
| 7 June | Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Monday |
| 14 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Saturday |
| 31 August | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 16 September | Malaysia Day | Thursday |
| 28 October | Deepavali | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2027?
15 nationwide public holidays, 8 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Malaysia?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.