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Ipoh and Perak events calendar 2027

Ipoh's busiest 2027 dates are Thaipusam (Friday 22 January), Chinese New Year (6–8 February), Hari Raya Aidilfitri with the March school breaks (6–21 March), the mid-year school holidays in Malaysia and Singapore (22 May – 27 June) and December, when both countries' schools are off. Islamic holiday dates can still move by a day.

By D Eastern front desk · Updated 2026-11-06

Ipoh gets busiest when Malaysian and Singapore holidays overlap. In 2027 the main peaks are Thaipusam (Friday 22 January), Chinese New Year (6–8 February), Hari Raya Aidilfitri and the March school breaks (6–21 March), the mid-year school holidays (22 May – 27 June) and December. Some events have not announced their 2027 dates yet, and the table says so.

A few things to know before you read the table:

  • Islamic holidays (Nuzul Al-Quran, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Haji, Awal Muharram, Maulidur Rasul) depend on the moon sighting and can move by a day.
  • Malaysian public holiday dates come from the official 2027 holiday schedule published by the Prime Minister's Department (updated 20 August 2026). It marks the Hari Raya days and Deepavali as subject to change. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the next working day is usually given as a replacement; those days are marked "expected" below.
  • Malaysian school holidays are for Kumpulan B, the group that includes Perak, Selangor, KL and Johor. They come from the Education Ministry's (KPM) 2027 academic calendar, announced on 2 October 2026.

What's on in Ipoh in 2027, month by month?

MonthDatesHoliday or eventNotes
JanuaryFri 1 JanNew Year's DayPerak and SG holiday
JanuaryFri 22 JanThaipusam, Kallumalai Temple, Gunung CherohPerak holiday. Over 300,000 attended in 2025
FebruarySat 6 – Mon 8 FebChinese New Year (8 Feb expected replacement day)MY and SG holiday. Long weekend in both countries
FebruaryFri 5 Feb and Tue 9 – Fri 12 FebExtra CNY school days off, MalaysiaKPM festive days. With the weekends, Kumpulan B schools are off 5–14 Feb
FebruaryFebCNY celebrations at Kinta RiverfrontThe state ran a CNY Cultural Festival here in 2026 (12–15 and 18–22 Feb). No 2027 edition announced yet
FebruaryWed 24 FebNuzul Al-QuranPerak holiday
FebruarySat 27 – Sun 28 FebMATTA Fair Perak, Ipoh Convention CentreTravel fair. MATTA says dates may change
March6–14 MarMalaysian school break (Term 1)KPM calendar
MarchWed 10 – Thu 11 MarHari Raya AidilfitriMY holiday. SG holiday on 10 Mar. May move by a day
March13–21 MarSingapore March school holidays
MarchFri 26 MarGood FridaySG long weekend
AprilApr (2026 pattern)UTAR convocation, Kampar2026 sessions were 10–12 Apr. 2027 dates announced closer to the time
MaySat 1 MayLabour DayMY and SG holiday
MayMon 17 MayHari Raya HajiMY and SG holiday. May move by a day
MayThu 20 MayWesak DayMY and SG holiday
May–June22 May – 6 JunMalaysian mid-year school holidaysWith Hari Raya Haji, Wesak and KPM extra days (18, 19 and 21 May), schools are off from 17 May
May–June29 May – 27 JunSingapore June school holidays
JuneSun 6 – Tue 8 JunAwal Muharram (6 Jun) and the Agong's Birthday (7 Jun)MY holidays. 8 Jun expected replacement day. May move by a day
June–Augustusually Jun–AugDurian main season in PerakTiming shifts with rainfall
JulyJul in 2026Ipoh Half Marathon2026 edition was 12 Jul. 2027 date announced closer to the time
July–AugustSat 31 Jul – Sun 1 AugMATTA Fair Perak, Ipoh Convention CentreSecond 2027 edition
AugustAug (2026 pattern)UTAR convocation, Kampar2026 sessions were 14–15 Aug. 2027 dates announced closer to the time
AugustSun 15 – Mon 16 AugMaulidur Rasul (16 Aug expected replacement day)MY holiday. May move by a day
August–September28 Aug – 5 SepMalaysian school break (Term 2)KPM calendar
AugustTue 31 AugMerdeka (National Day)MY holiday
September4–12 SepSingapore September school holidays
SeptemberSep in 2026Ipoh coffee festival (Pesta Kopi), Kinta Riverfront2026 edition: 10–13 Sep. Now annual. 2027 dates announced closer to the time
SeptemberThu 16 SepMalaysia DayMY holiday
OctoberThu 28 OctDeepavaliMY and SG holiday. Marked subject to change
Oct–Novlate Oct – early Nov in recent yearsUTP convocation, Seri Iskandar2026 edition: 1–2 Nov. 2027 dates announced closer to the time
NovemberFri 5 NovSultan of Perak's BirthdayPerak holiday
Nov–Decfrom 20 NovSingapore year-end school holidaysUntil 31 Dec
December4–31 DecMalaysian year-end school holidaysKPM calendar
DecemberSat 25 DecChristmasMY and SG holiday

When is Thaipusam in Ipoh?

Thaipusam is on Friday 22 January 2027, a public holiday in Perak on the official 2027 schedule. In Ipoh the focus is the Kallumalai Arulmigu Sri Subramaniar Temple at Gunung Cheroh, where more than 300,000 devotees and visitors attended in 2025. Expect large crowds around the temple on the day.

Is Ipoh busy at Chinese New Year?

Yes. Chinese New Year falls on 6–7 February 2027, with Monday 8 February expected as a replacement holiday in Malaysia and confirmed as one in Singapore. Malaysian schools in Perak's group also get extra days off on 5 and 9–12 February. Scoot's Singapore–Ipoh fares for the week before Chinese New Year were above S$700 one way when checked in October 2026, and ETS train tickets for January and February 2027 went on sale on 2 November 2026. Expect some hawker stalls to close for the first days of the holiday, so check before you set out for a particular place.

When is durian season in Perak?

The main season in Perak is usually around June to August, with a smaller, less reliable season around November to January in some years. The timing shifts each year with the rainfall. See our durian season guide.

Book early for these dates

  • 22 January (Thaipusam)
  • 5–8 February (Chinese New Year)
  • 6–21 March (Malaysian school break, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, then the Singapore school break)
  • 15–23 May (Hari Raya Haji, Wesak and the start of the Malaysian mid-year break)
  • 22 May – 27 June (school holidays in one or both countries)
  • 28 August – 12 September (Merdeka and both countries' September breaks)
  • 4–31 December (year-end school holidays in both countries)

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