What date is Malaysia National Day 2027?

Malaysia's National Day 2027 (Hari Kebangsaan) falls on Tuesday 31 August 2027. National Day is always 31 August.

When is Malaysia National Day in 2028?

Malaysia's National Day 2028 (Hari Kebangsaan) falls on Thursday 31 August 2028.

Is Malaysia National Day always on the same date?

Yes. National Day is always 31 August. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.

How many days until Malaysia National Day 2027?

As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 304 days until Malaysia's National Day 2027 (Hari Kebangsaan), on Tuesday 31 August 2027.

The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.

Key facts

Date: Tuesday 31 August 2027.
Observed in: Malaysia.
How the date is set: National Day is always 31 August.
Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.

Live countdown to Malaysia's National Day 2027 (Hari Kebangsaan), on Tuesday 31 August 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.

Days to go

304 days, or 43 weeks and 3 days
216 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
It falls on a Tuesday

When are the next dates for Malaysia National Day?

Malaysia's National Day 2027 (Hari Kebangsaan) is on Tuesday 31 August 2027, and Malaysia's National Day 2028 (Hari Kebangsaan) is on Thursday 31 August 2028.

The next 5 dates for Malaysia's National Day (Hari Kebangsaan), with the days left as of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date).
Year	Date	Days left
2027	Tuesday 31 August 2027	304
2028	Thursday 31 August 2028	670
2029	Friday 31 August 2029	1035
2030	Saturday 31 August 2030	1400
2031	Sunday 31 August 2031	1765

How is the date of Malaysia National Day set?

National Day is always 31 August.

Hari Kebangsaan, also called Hari Merdeka, marks the independence of the Federation of Malaya from Britain on 31 August 1957. Parades and the Merdeka countdown at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur are the centrepiece.

Malaysia Day on 16 September is a separate public holiday, marking the formation of Malaysia in 1963 with Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore.

Sources

Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.

Public holidays in Malaysia for year 2027, GI/15/2026 (Cabinet, Constitution and Inter-Governmental Relations Division, Prime Minister's Department)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days until Malaysia National Day 2027?: As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 304 days until Malaysia's National Day 2027 (Hari Kebangsaan), on Tuesday 31 August 2027. That is 43 weeks and 3 days, with 216 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
What date is Malaysia National Day 2027?: Malaysia's National Day 2027 (Hari Kebangsaan) falls on Tuesday 31 August 2027. National Day is always 31 August.
When is Malaysia National Day in 2028?: Malaysia's National Day 2028 (Hari Kebangsaan) falls on Thursday 31 August 2028.
Is Malaysia National Day always on the same date?: Yes. National Day is always 31 August. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.