New Year's Day

Name: New Year's Day 2027
Start: 2027-01-01
End: 2027-01-01
Location: Malaysia

Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

New Year's Day falls on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and Friday, January 1, 2027. It is a public holiday in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu.

State Holiday

Marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. In Malaysia, it is a public holiday in most states and serves as a time for fresh starts and looking forward to the year ahead.

Source: Cabinet Division, Prime Minister's Department, Malaysia Government Portal and state government announcements.

Traditions & Celebrations

Countdown parties and firework displays on New Year’s Eve.
Making New Year’s resolutions for personal growth.
Family outings and social gatherings at malls or parks.
Special prayer services at some places of worship to bless the coming year.

Upcoming Dates

Year	Date	Day	Status
2026	January 1, 2026	Thursday	Passed
2027	January 1, 2027	Friday	81 days

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