Malaysia 2027 Holiday Calendar
Every public holiday, long weekend, make-up workday and leave tip for the year, on one page.
18 daysPublic holidays
5 Breaks of 3+ days
3 daysLongest break（Jan 1 – Jan 3）
0 daysMake-up workdays
This year includes projected or provisional dates that are not yet officially confirmed.
Long weekends in 2027
| Break | Days | Includes | Monthly view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (Fri) – Jan 3 (Sun) | 3 days | New Year's Day | View month |
| Jan 22 (Fri) – Jan 24 (Sun) | 3 days | Thaipusam | View month |
| Jan 30 (Sat) – Feb 1 (Mon) | 3 days | Federal Territory Day | View month |
| May 15 (Sat) – May 17 (Mon) | 3 days | Hari Raya Haji (Qurban) | View month |
| Jun 5 (Sat) – Jun 7 (Mon) | 3 days | Awal Muharram, Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong | View month |
Best leave hacks of 2027
The most efficient ways to stretch the year (at most 2 leave days each).
- Take leave Take Mar 8, Mar 9 → 6-day break (Mar 6 – Mar 11)
- Take leave Take May 18, May 19 → 6-day break (May 15 – May 20)
- Take leave Take Dec 31 → 4-day break (Dec 31 – Jan 3)
- Take leave Take Jan 29 → 4-day break (Jan 29 – Feb 1)
- Take leave Take Jun 4 → 4-day break (Jun 4 – Jun 7)
- Take leave Take Aug 30 → 4-day break (Aug 28 – Aug 31)
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Jan 22 | Fri | Thaipusam |
| Feb 1 | Mon | Federal Territory Day |
| Feb 6 | Sat | Chinese New Year |
| Feb 7 | Sun | Chinese New Year (2nd day) |
| Feb 24 | Wed | Nuzul Al-Quran |
| Mar 10 | Wed | Hari Raya Aidilfitri |
| Mar 11 | Thu | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (2nd day) |
| May 1 | Sat | Labour Day |
| May 17 | Mon | Hari Raya Haji (Qurban) |
| May 20 | Thu | Wesak Day |
| Jun 6 | Sun | Awal Muharram |
| Jun 7 | Mon | Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
| Aug 15 | Sun | Maulidur Rasul |
| Aug 31 | Tue | National Day (Merdeka) |
| Sep 16 | Thu | Malaysia Day |
| Oct 28 | Thu | Deepavali |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day |
Make-up workdays in 2027
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2027?
18 public holidays in total, forming 5 breaks of three days or more. See the full list on this page.
What is the longest break in 2027?
The longest break runs Jan 1 to Jan 3, 3 days in total (New Year's Day).
Are there make-up workdays in 2027?
No make-up workdays are scheduled for 2027.
What is the smartest leave to take in 2027?
One of the best: take Mar 8, Mar 9 (2 day(s)) to stretch into a 6-day break from Mar 6 to Mar 11. See the leave planner above.