2026-11-12
Lunar New Year 2027 in Asia: Event Dates to Avoid by City
Lunar New Year 2027 in Asia: Event Dates to Avoid by City
Lunar New Year's Day falls on Saturday 6 February 2027 in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Indonesia, and Korea's Seollal falls a day later on Sunday 7 February. Official holidays run from 4 to 10 February depending on the city, so for a corporate event in any of these markets, keep the week of 8 February clear and plan supplier deadlines around it. Japan has no Lunar New Year holiday, and in Thailand it isn't a nationwide public holiday.
If you're planning a regional meeting, roadshow or launch for early 2027, the dates below come from each government's published 2027 holiday list. Holidays can be added during the year, so confirm the final notice before you contract.
The 2027 holiday dates, city by city
| City | Official 2027 Lunar New Year holidays | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Sat 6 and Sun 7 Feb; Mon 8 Feb is a public holiday because 7 Feb is a Sunday | Ministry of Manpower |
| Hong Kong | Sat 6 Feb, Mon 8 Feb (third day) and Tue 9 Feb (fourth day, in substitution because the second day is a Sunday) | GovHK |
| Seoul | Seollal is Sun 7 Feb; the holiday runs Sat 6 to Mon 8 Feb, with Tue 9 Feb as a substitute holiday | Korea AeroSpace Administration, via Korea.kr |
| Taipei | A seven-day break, Thu 4 to Wed 10 Feb; 9 and 10 Feb are substitute days because the first two days fall on a weekend | Directorate-General of Personnel Administration |
| Kuala Lumpur | Sat 6 and Sun 7 Feb are national holidays | Cabinet Division list, published by FMM |
| Jakarta | Sat 6 Feb is a national holiday; Fri 5 Feb is collective leave (cuti bersama) | Ministry of State Secretariat |
Two details catch planners out. First, Korea's date differs: its official almanac places Seollal on 7 February, a day after the New Year in the other markets, and its holiday block runs to Tuesday 9 February. Our sister site Event Korea covers the full Korea 2027 holiday calendar. Second, Taiwan's break is the longest — seven days, starting the day before New Year's Eve.
For Kuala Lumpur, the Cabinet list we cite shows the national holidays only. Check with your venue whether a replacement day applies in your state for the Sunday holiday.
What the holiday means for an event
The public holiday is the visible part. The working days either side are what affect an event.
- Supplier closures. Production houses, printers, AV crews and venue sales teams may close or run skeleton staff around the holiday. Ask each supplier for its closure dates in writing.
- Travel. Flights in and out of these cities can be busier around the break. Check availability for your speakers and team early.
- Decision-makers. Approvals and contract signatures stall when one side is on holiday. Get contracts signed and deposits paid before the break starts.
- Attendance. Even after the official holiday ends, some guests take extra leave. A Monday or Friday event next to the break is a risk.
A useful rule: if your event is in mid-to-late February, lock every production deadline in January.
Japan and Thailand: different rules
Japan does not observe Lunar New Year as a public holiday. The Cabinet Office's national holiday list shows two February holidays in 2027: National Foundation Day on Thursday 11 February and the Emperor's Birthday on Tuesday 23 February. Apart from that Thursday holiday, Tokyo works normally in the week of 8 February, which makes it an option for a regional meeting that week — as long as your guests from Lunar New Year markets can travel.
In Thailand, Lunar New Year is not on the national bank-holiday list. The Bank of Thailand's 2027 financial-institution holidays add Chinese New Year only for branches in five southern provinces — Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, Satun and Songkhla. Bangkok's February holiday to note is Makha Bucha Day, which falls on Sunday 21 February, with Monday 22 February as the substitute.
After the New Year: Ramadan and March holidays
In Malaysia and Indonesia, the weeks after Lunar New Year bring a second set of dates to plan around.
- Ramadan begins around 8 February 2027. Malaysia's Cabinet list marks Awal Ramadan on Monday 8 February as a state holiday in Johor and Kedah, with the date subject to confirmation. Check the confirmed start date closer to the time.
- Hari Raya Puasa / Idul Fitri falls on 10–11 March in both Malaysia and Indonesia, and on 10 March in Singapore. Indonesia adds collective leave on 9, 12 and 15 March.
- Nuzul Al-Quran on Wednesday 24 February is a state holiday in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and several other states, per the same Cabinet list.
- Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence) is a national holiday in Indonesia on Monday 8 March.
During Ramadan, evening events in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta need thought about timing and catering if Muslim guests are attending. Ask your venue how it handles iftar timing.
How to plan around the 2027 holiday
- Pick the week, then the city. For a regional event, the week of 15 February is clear of Lunar New Year holidays in all six markets, but check it against Ramadan if Malaysian or Indonesian guests are attending.
- Plan backward from the break. Signed contracts, deposits, artwork and shipping should be done before 4 February if Taipei is involved, or before 5 February for the other markets.
- Use the quiet weeks. Late January and the second half of February can be easier for venue availability once the holiday is behind you, but book early if you need a specific venue.
- Running a circuit? Our multi-city roadshow guide covers sequencing, and our Asia event planning guide covers the basics for international teams.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lunar New Year 2027? Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday 6 February 2027 in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Indonesia. Korea's Seollal is Sunday 7 February 2027.
Which city has the longest Lunar New Year holiday in 2027? Taipei, where the government calendar gives a seven-day break from 4 to 10 February. Seoul's block runs four days, from 6 to 9 February.
Can we hold an event in Tokyo during Lunar New Year week? Yes. Japan has no Lunar New Year holiday, so venues and suppliers work normally. Note National Foundation Day on 11 February, and check that guests from other Asian markets can travel that week.
Is Chinese New Year a public holiday in Bangkok? Not nationally. The Bank of Thailand's 2027 holiday list includes it only for bank branches in five southern provinces, and in 2027 it falls on a Saturday anyway. Check your venue's and suppliers' own schedules for that weekend.
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