Here are all 16 nationwide public holidays in Malaysia for 2027, with dates, local names and the next one coming up. Use them to plan around bank closures, transport changes and long weekends.
All 2027 holidays
2027 calendar & bridge days
Every public holiday is marked below. If you work in this country, turn on bridge days: a single workday booked off next to a holiday turns it and the weekend into a long break.
Best bridge days
- 5days off6 Sat – Wed, Mar 10Take Mon, Mar 8 offfor 1 day of leave
- 4days off28 Sat – Tue, Aug 31Take Mon, Aug 30 offfor 1 day of leave
- 4days off16 Thu – Sun, Sep 19Take Fri, Sep 17 offfor 1 day of leave
- 4days off28 Thu – Sun, Oct 31Take Fri, Oct 29 offfor 1 day of leave
- 6days off9 Tue – Sun, Mar 14Take 11 Thu – Fri, Mar 12 offfor 2 days of leave
- 5days off20 Sat – Wed, Feb 24Take 22 Mon – Tue, Feb 23 offfor 2 days of leave
- 5days off24 Wed – Sun, Feb 28Take 25 Thu – Fri, Feb 26 offfor 2 days of leave
When a public holiday lands midweek, many people “bridge” the gap to the weekend — expect quieter cities and busier roads around the long weekend.
Public holiday FAQ
Malaysia has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Some regions add their own local holidays on top, so the total where you're travelling can be higher.
On nationwide public holidays most banks, post offices, government offices and many shops in Malaysia are closed. Supermarkets and attractions in tourist areas often keep limited hours — check ahead for the specific date.
National holidays are observed across all of Malaysia, while regional holidays apply only in certain states, provinces or cities. This page marks which holidays are regional and where they apply.
Fixed-date holidays fall on the same day each year, but moveable ones tied to Easter or the lunar calendar shift annually. Switch the year above to see the exact Malaysia dates for 2027 and nearby years.
We'll flag closures and long weekends that overlap your trip dates.