Penang Public Holidays 2027

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Penang for 2027. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

Turn a holiday into a long break

Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

How many days of leave will you book?

Showing the best break you can get with 2 leave days of leave.

Longest breakMonday, March 8, 2027

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))

Sat, Mar 6 → Wed, Mar 10

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turn into 5 days off in a row.

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                          About Public Holidays in Penang

                          Public holidays in Penang, Malaysia are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

                          This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

                          All Public Holidays in Penang, Malaysia 2027

                          DateDayHolidayType
                          January 1, 2027FridayHari Tahun Baru (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
                          February 6, 2027SaturdayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)Public Holiday
                          February 7, 2027SundayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)Public Holiday
                          February 8, 2027MondayTahun Baru Cina (substitute day) (Chinese New Year (substitute day))Public Holiday
                          February 24, 2027WednesdayHari Nuzul Al-Quran (Day of Nuzul Al-Quran)Public Holiday
                          March 9, 2027TuesdayHari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))Public Holiday
                          March 10, 2027WednesdayHari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))Public Holiday
                          May 1, 2027SaturdayHari Pekerja (Labour Day)Public Holiday
                          May 16, 2027SundayHari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha))Public Holiday
                          June 6, 2027SundayAwal Muharram (Islamic New Year)Public Holiday
                          June 7, 2027MondayHari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday)Public Holiday
                          July 7, 2027WednesdayDeclaration of George Town as World Heritage SitePublic Holiday
                          July 10, 2027SaturdayHari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang (Penang State Governor's Birthday)Public Holiday
                          August 14, 2027SaturdayHari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. (Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid))Public Holiday
                          August 31, 2027TuesdayHari Kebangsaan (Independence Day)Public Holiday
                          September 16, 2027ThursdayHari Malaysia (Malaysia Day)Public Holiday
                          October 28, 2027ThursdayDeepavaliPublic Holiday
                          December 25, 2027SaturdayHari Krismas (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

                          All Public Holidays in Penang, Malaysia 2026

                          DateDayHolidayType
                          January 1, 2026ThursdayHari Tahun Baru (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
                          February 1, 2026SundayHari Thaipusam (Thaipusam)Public Holiday
                          February 17, 2026TuesdayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)Public Holiday
                          February 18, 2026WednesdayTahun Baru Cina (Chinese New Year)Public Holiday
                          March 7, 2026SaturdayHari Nuzul Al-Quran (Day of Nuzul Al-Quran)Public Holiday
                          March 21, 2026SaturdayHari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))Public Holiday
                          March 22, 2026SundayHari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr))Public Holiday
                          May 1, 2026FridayHari Pekerja (Labour Day)Public Holiday
                          May 27, 2026WednesdayHari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha))Public Holiday
                          May 31, 2026SundayVesak DayPublic Holiday
                          June 1, 2026MondayHari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday)Public Holiday
                          June 17, 2026WednesdayAwal Muharram (Islamic New Year)Public Holiday
                          July 7, 2026TuesdayDeclaration of George Town as World Heritage SitePublic Holiday
                          July 11, 2026SaturdayHari Jadi Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang (Penang State Governor's Birthday)Public Holiday
                          August 25, 2026TuesdayHari Keputeraan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. (Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid))Public Holiday
                          August 31, 2026MondayHari Kebangsaan (Independence Day)Public Holiday
                          September 16, 2026WednesdayHari Malaysia (Malaysia Day)Public Holiday
                          November 8, 2026SundayDeepavaliPublic Holiday
                          November 9, 2026MondayDeepavaliPublic Holiday
                          December 25, 2026FridayHari Krismas (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

                          Frequently Asked Questions

                          How many public holidays are there in Penang?

                          Penang, Malaysia has 18 public holidays in 2027, 5 more than the global average of 13.

                          Which Penang public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?

                          4 public holidays fall on a weekend in Penang, Malaysia in 2027: Labour Day (Saturday, May 1), Labour Day (Saturday, May 1), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25). Penang, Malaysia grants no substitute day for these, so these are lost.

                          Does Penang give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

                          Only partly — Penang, Malaysia moves a public holiday to the next working day when it falls on a Sunday, but not when it falls on a Saturday.

                          What is the longest break possible in Penang in 2027?

                          5 consecutive days off in Penang, Malaysia in 2027, March 6–March 10, by booking 1 day of leave.

                          When is the next public holiday in Penang?

                          The next public holiday in Penang, Malaysia is Deepavali on November 8, 2026.

                          Which holidays in Penang change date each year?

                          Chinese New Year, Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday, Day of Nuzul Al-Quran, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Islamic New Year, Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid), Vesak Day, Deepavali, Penang State Governor's Birthday, Thaipusam do not fall on the same date every year in Penang, Malaysia, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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