Public Holidays in Penang (2027)

19 public holiday dates apply in Penang in 2027, combining Malaysia's national holidays with the ones gazetted for this state.

Public holidays in Penang, 2027
DateDayHolidayScope
FridayNew Year's DayState
FridayThaipusamState
SaturdayChinese New YearNational
SundayChinese New YearNational
WednesdayNuzul Al-QuranState
WednesdayHari Raya AidilfitriNational
ThursdayHari Raya AidilfitriNational
SaturdayLabour DayNational
MondayHari Raya Haji/Raja Perlis' BirthdayNational
ThursdayWesak DayNational
SundayAwal MuharramNational
MondayAgong's BirthdayNational
WednesdayGeorgetown World Heritage City DayState
SaturdayPenang Governor's BirthdayState
SundayProphet Muhammad's BirthdayNational
TuesdayMerdeka DayNational
ThursdayMalaysia DayNational
ThursdayDeepavaliState
SaturdayChristmas DayNational

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Long weekends in Penang, 2027

The weekend in Penang is Saturday and Sunday.

4 breaks of three days or more that need no leave at all.

DatesDays offHoliday
1 January 2027 to 3 January 20273 daysNew Year's Day
22 January 2027 to 24 January 20273 daysThaipusam
15 May 2027 to 17 May 20273 daysHari Raya Haji/Raja Perlis' Birthday
5 June 2027 to 7 June 20273 daysAwal Muharram + Agong's Birthday

One leave day, a longer break

5 midweek holidays sit one working day away from a weekend. Taking that day turns each into the break shown.

DatesDays offLeave neededHoliday
10 March 2027 to 14 March 20275 days12 March 2027Hari Raya Aidilfitri
20 May 2027 to 23 May 20274 days21 May 2027Wesak Day
28 August 2027 to 31 August 20274 days30 August 2027Merdeka Day
16 September 2027 to 19 September 20274 days17 September 2027Malaysia Day
28 October 2027 to 31 October 20274 days29 October 2027Deepavali

Penang in other years

Other states in 2027

Public holiday dates follow the federal and state gazettes. Dates tied to the Islamic and lunar calendars are subject to official confirmation and states occasionally add replacement holidays, so check the relevant gazette before relying on a date for payroll.

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