New Year's Day
Malaysia· Public holiday · Except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu
Travel impact: Medium
- Date
- Fri, 1 Jan 2027
- Region
- Except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu
- Public holiday
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Background
Gregorian New Year’s Day. Note: not observed in every Malaysian state.
Impact on travellers
Federal offices may close, but state practice varies—check your destination state.
Extra notes
Not observed in some northern/east coast states.
Sources
- Status
- ProvisionalSome dates may still shift with official notices
- Last reviewed
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Cabinet 2026 federal calendar and gazettes; 2027 movable dates await the official calendar.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.