Malaysia Public Holidays 2027: Early Preview, Confirmed Dates & Long Weekend Planner
Malaysia Public Holidays 2027: Early Preview, Confirmed Dates & Long Weekend Planner
Six of Malaysia's 2027 public holidays already have locked-in dates — New Year's Day, Labour Day, the Agong's Birthday, Merdeka Day, Malaysia Day and Christmas — while Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Haji, Awal Muharram, Maulidur Rasul and Deepavali are still astronomical estimates pending official confirmation. If your company builds its leave calendar in the last quarter of the year, or you're eyeing flights before prices climb, here's what's already known, what could still shift by a day, and which 2027 long weekends are worth planning around now.
Key Details: Malaysia's 2027 Public Holidays So Far
| Holiday | Date(s) | Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January | Friday | Confirmed |
| Chinese New Year | 6–7 February | Sat–Sun | Confirmed* |
| Hari Raya Aidilfitri | 10–11 March | Wed–Thu | Estimated |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Saturday | Confirmed |
| Hari Raya Haji | 17 May | Monday | Estimated |
| Wesak Day | 20 May | Thursday | Confirmed* |
| Awal Muharram | 6 June | Sunday | Estimated |
| Agong's Birthday | 7 June | Monday | Confirmed |
| Maulidur Rasul | 15 August | Sunday | Estimated |
| Merdeka Day | 31 August | Tuesday | Confirmed |
| Malaysia Day | 16 September | Thursday | Confirmed |
| Deepavali | 28 October | Thursday | Estimated |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | Saturday | Confirmed |
*Chinese New Year and Wesak Day follow the lunar calendar too, but their dates are astronomically fixed years in advance, so they're treated as confirmed here. This table covers national holidays only — state-specific days (Sultans' birthdays, Thaipusam in select states, and others) haven't been gazetted for 2027 yet.
Which Dates Are Locked In — and Which Could Still Move
Malaysia's public holidays fall into two buckets. Civil holidays with a fixed calendar date — New Year's Day, Labour Day, Merdeka Day, Malaysia Day, Christmas — never change. The Agong's Birthday is fixed by rule (the first Monday of June) rather than a specific date, which is how we already know it lands on 7 June 2027.
The five Islamic holidays — Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Haji, Awal Muharram, Maulidur Rasul — follow the Hijri lunar calendar, which is roughly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year. Falls of these dates can be calculated astronomically well in advance, but Malaysia's official date is only confirmed after rukyah (moon-sighting) is verified by JAKIM and announced through the government gazette, typically weeks to a few months ahead of the date itself. The dates in the table above use widely-cited astronomical projections and have shifted by a day in past years once confirmed — treat them as strong estimates, not the final word, and recheck closer to each date.
The full official list for 2027, including state holidays, is usually released by the Public Service Department (JPA) via circular in the second half of the preceding year — so a complete, confirmed calendar likely won't exist until sometime in 2026's final months.
2027 Long Weekend Planner: Where a Little Leave Goes a Long Way
Hari Raya Haji + Wesak Day: 15–23 May — the biggest stack of the year
This is the standout combination for 2027. Hari Raya Haji (estimated Monday, 17 May) and Wesak Day (confirmed Thursday, 20 May) sit just two working days apart.
| Date | Day | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 15 May | Saturday | Weekend |
| Sun, 16 May | Sunday | Weekend |
| Mon, 17 May | Monday | 🎉 Hari Raya Haji (estimated) |
| Tue, 18 May | Tuesday | Take leave |
| Wed, 19 May | Wednesday | Take leave |
| Thu, 20 May | Thursday | 🎉 Wesak Day |
| Fri, 21 May | Friday | Take leave |
| Sat, 22 May | Saturday | Weekend |
| Sun, 23 May | Sunday | Weekend |
Result: 3 days of annual leave (18, 19 and 21 May) turn into 9 consecutive days off, from 15 through 23 May — assuming Hari Raya Haji's date holds.
Chinese New Year: 6–8 February
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on a Saturday and Sunday, so the second day of celebrations lands on a rest day. If Malaysia follows its usual practice of shifting a Sunday-falling holiday to the following Monday, that gives a free Saturday-to-Monday break with zero leave used. Add a single day of leave on Friday, 5 February, for a 4-day weekend instead.
Awal Muharram meets the Agong's Birthday: 5–7 June
Here's a quirk worth knowing about: Awal Muharram (estimated Sunday, 6 June) falls the day before the Agong's Birthday (confirmed Monday, 7 June). Normally a Sunday holiday earns a replacement day off on the Monday — but with Monday already a public holiday in its own right, the two holidays effectively overlap. The practical result is a straightforward 3-day weekend (Saturday to Monday) rather than the 4 days you might expect from two separate holidays. Take Tuesday, 8 June off as leave to stretch it to four.
Merdeka Day, Malaysia Day & Deepavali: quick single-day wins
Three more holidays each turn into a 4-day weekend with just one day of leave:
- Merdeka Day (Tuesday, 31 August): take Monday, 30 August, for a Saturday–Tuesday break.
- Malaysia Day (Thursday, 16 September): take Friday, 17 September, for a Thursday–Sunday break.
- Deepavali (estimated Thursday, 28 October): take Friday, 29 October, for a Thursday–Sunday break.
Christmas Day (Saturday, 25 December) falls on the weekend with no adjoining holiday, so 2027 doesn't repeat the extended Christmas-to-New-Year stretch Malaysia is getting in 2026 — worth factoring in if you're already planning next December's travel.
Regional Notes: State Holidays Aren't on the Calendar Yet
This preview covers national public holidays only. Each state separately gazettes its own additional days — Sultans' and Governors' birthdays, Thaipusam (observed in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang and Johor), and various one-off state celebrations. These are typically confirmed on a rolling basis, state by state, often later than the national list. If you live or work in a specific state, wait for your state government's own announcement before locking in leave around those extra dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays will Malaysia have in 2027?
Nationally, expect around 13–14 dates once replacement days for weekend-falling holidays are finalised, in line with recent years. That excludes state-specific holidays, which typically add several more depending on where you live.
Are the Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2027 dates official?
Not yet. 10–11 March 2027 is the widely-used astronomical estimate, but Malaysia's official date is only confirmed after moon-sighting (rukyah) is verified closer to the date. It's historically landed within a day of the estimate, so treat it as reliable for early planning but not for booking non-refundable travel.
When will Malaysia officially confirm the full 2027 public holiday list?
The Public Service Department (JPA) typically issues its circular for the following year's holidays in the second half of the current year, with Islamic dates sometimes only finalised closer to the date itself. Expect the complete, confirmed list sometime in the second half of 2026.
What's the best long weekend to plan for in 2027?
Based on current estimates, the Hari Raya Haji and Wesak Day cluster in mid-May stands out — three days of leave turn into nine consecutive days off, more than any other combination on the 2027 calendar.
Will Thaipusam and other state holidays be added to this list?
Not in this preview. State holidays are gazetted separately from the national list, usually later, so check back closer to the date or watch for your specific state's announcement.
Looking for this year's dates instead? See our complete Malaysia public holidays 2026 calendar, or head to our holiday planner homepage for the full year-round view.