2027 Public Holidays & Working Days in Malaysia
Complete 2027 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Malaysia.
Malaysia has 255 working days and 14 public holidays in 2027, with a Saturday โ Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
Malaysia operates on UTC+8 with standard business hours 09:00โ18:00 and a saturday โ sunday weekend. In 2027, there are 255 standard working days and 14 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays โ potentially delaying payment settlement by 1โ3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid Malaysia's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2027 holidays with local agents in advance.
โ ๏ธ Federal vs State Holiday Differences
Besides federal public holidays, each Malaysian state has additional state holidays (e.g., Sultan's birthday). This calendar lists federal holidays only; calculate actual working days together with the state holidays of your business location.
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Malaysia Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2027-01-01 | Fri | Hari Tahun Baru New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-02-06 | Sat | Tahun Baharu Cina Chinese New Year | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-02-07 | Sun | Tahun Baharu Cina Chinese New Year | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-03-19 | Fri | Hari Raya Puasa Eid al-Fitr | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-03-20 | Sat | Hari Raya Puasa Eid al-Fitr | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-05-01 | Sat | Hari Pekerja Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-05-16 | Sun | Hari Raya Haji Eid al-Adha | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-05-20 | Thu | Hari Wesak Wesak Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-06-05 | Sat | Hari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-08-14 | Sat | Maulidur Rasul Mawlid al-Nabi | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-08-31 | Tue | Hari Kebangsaan National Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-09-16 | Thu | Hari Malaysia Malaysia Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-10-28 | Thu | Hari Deepavali Deepavali | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2027-12-25 | Sat | Hari Krismas Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Malaysia in 2027?
In 2027, Malaysia has 255 working days, 96 weekend days, and 14 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Malaysia?
The official weekend in Malaysia is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Malaysia have in 2027?
Malaysia has 14 public holidays in 2027. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Malaysia?
Banks in Malaysia are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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