Chinese New Year 2027: Dates and Public Holidays in Malaysia and Singapore

2027 is the Year of the Goat (Ding Wei). The first day of Chinese New Year is Saturday, 06/02/2027. Below are the key dates from the eve to Chap Goh Mei, the Chinese New Year public holidays in Malaysia and Singapore, and when to order a hamper.

Key Dates for Chinese New Year 2027

• Chinese New Year’s Eve: 05/02/2027 (Friday)
• Day 1: 06/02/2027 (Saturday)
• Day 2: 07/02/2027 (Sunday)
• Day 7 (Renri, “everyone’s birthday”): 12/02/2027 (Friday)
• Day 9 (the Jade Emperor’s birthday): 14/02/2027 (Sunday)
• Day 15 (Lantern Festival, known as Chap Goh Mei in Malaysia and Singapore): 20/02/2027 (Saturday)

Chinese New Year Public Holidays in Malaysia

• 06/02/2027 (Saturday), Day 1: a national public holiday.
• 07/02/2027 (Sunday), Day 2: a public holiday; in Kelantan and Terengganu it is listed as a state holiday.

When a holiday falls on the weekly rest day, the next day becomes a holiday. Weekly rest days differ between states, so check your own state’s announcement for the replacement day.

Source: 2027 public holidays announced by the Prime Minister’s Department (compiled by the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, 27/08/2026)

Chinese New Year Public Holidays in Singapore

• 06/02/2027 (Saturday): Day 1.
• 08/02/2027 (Monday): Day 2 falls on a Sunday, so the Monday is a holiday.

Source: Ministry of Manpower, Singapore, announcement of 18/06/2026

When to Order a Chinese New Year Hamper

We dispatch within 2–5 working days after your order is paid. A delivery date cannot be chosen. Weekends and public holidays are not working days.

The weeks before Chinese New Year are the busiest time of the year for gifts, so please order early.

How to choose a hamper, how to order for Malaysia or Singapore, and how to track it after dispatch: choosing a CNY hamper for the Year of the Goat 2027

For Singapore, you can order in SGD on the website: how to order for Singapore

FAQs

When is Chinese New Year 2027?

Day 1 is Saturday, 06/02/2027. Chinese New Year’s Eve is Friday, 05/02/2027.

Which zodiac year is 2027?

The Year of the Goat (Ding Wei).

When is Chap Goh Mei (the Lantern Festival) in 2027?

Saturday, 20/02/2027.

Can I choose the delivery date for a Chinese New Year hamper?

No, a date cannot be chosen. We dispatch within 2–5 working days after your order is paid, so please order early.

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