Georgetown World Heritage City Day 2027, Tarikh Cuti Sekolah & Cuti Umum

Tarikh Hari Bandar Warisan Dunia Georgetown 2027 atau Penang’s George Town World Heritage City Day 2027, sambutan Bandar Warisan Pulau Pinang atau Penang Heritage Day, cuti sekolah dan cuti umum, mengingatkan kita bahawa bandar bersejarah George Town di Pulau Pinang menandakan Hari Bandaraya Warisan Dunia Georgetown, memperingati inskripsi UNESCOnya pada tahun 2008.

Pada tahun 2027, perayaan ini sekali lagi akan menyatukan penduduk dan pelawat dalam menghormati permaidani sejarah, budaya dan seni bina yang meriah di bandar ini.

Tarikh Penang Heritage Day 2027

Pengumuman Tarikh Rasmi Cuti Hari Bandar Warisan Dunia Georgetown 2027

Jika anda merujuk kepada jadual hari kelepasan am persekutuan dan negeri 2027 oleh kabinet.gov.my, Penang Heritage Day akan diraikan di Malaysia pada:

7 Julai 2027 (Rabu) – Georgetown World Heritage City Day / Penang Heritage Day (Penang)

Julai 2027

Cuti Sekolah Sempena Cuti Umum Penang Heritage Day 2027

Semua pelajar di Malaysia akan menikmati cuti Hari Bandar Warisan Dunia Georgetown 2027 berdasarkan kumpulan sekolah mereka pada tahun 2027. Tarikh-tarikh ini akan membantu para pelajar, ibu bapa dan juga para pengajar merancang perayaan dan pengaturan perjalanan mereka dengan berkesan.

Group A

(Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu)

7 Julai 2027 (Rabu) – Hari persekolahan biasa pada hari tersebut. Tiada cuti tambahan.

Group B

(Mellaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, WP Labuan and WP Putrajaya)

7 Julai 2027 (Rabu) – Cuti persekolahan di Pulau Pinang sahaja. Hari persekolahan biasa untuk negeri-negeri lain pada hari tersebut. Tiada cuti tambahan.

If you plan ahead, keep in mind that the school will follow the government's public holiday schedule without additional holidays.

The Ministry of Education has not announced any special/additional arrangements for the celebration. Penang Heritage Day 2027. Anda boleh menyemak portal rasmi KPM untuk apa-apa maklumat terkini mengenai kalendar akademik apabila tarikh sambutan semakin hampir.

Georgetown World Heritage City Day Celebration / Penang Heritage Day in Malaysia

Every year on July 7, the historic city of George Town in Penang marks Georgetown World Heritage City Day, commemorating its UNESCO inscription in 2008.

George Town—and its sister city of Melaka—was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for “Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca” in 2008, recognized under criteria (ii), (iii), and (iv) for outstanding cultural exchange and architectural heritage. This designation has spurred extensive conservation efforts and renewed civic pride.

What does World Heritage City mean?

Multicultural Heritage
Over five centuries, the city has witnessed waves of Malay, Chinese, Indian, European and other communities, resulting in a diverse architectural lifestyle, spiritual practices and community life. Today, its streets, mosques, temples, kongsi houses and shophouses bear witness to this rich cultural interaction.
Architectural Carpet
The cityscape showcases British colonial structures, such as Fort Cornwallis and the Jubilee Clock Tower, alongside Sikh, Hindu, Chinese and Islamic buildings—including the iconic Kapitan Keling Mosque—reflecting centuries of religious and social coexistence.

Celebration Every July

Community Festivals & Heritage Celebrations
Organised by George Town World Heritage Incorporated, the celebration usually lasts for 3-4 days starting on July 7. This includes open-air street performances, educational workshops in traditional crafts, music, dance and storytelling that illuminate George Town's cultural assets.
Heritage Walks & Interactive Guided Tours
Walking tours, often led by heritage volunteers, traverse historic alleyways and areas. They reveal hidden gems: centuries-old tenement houses, UNESCO-plaque landmarks, famous Ernest Zacharevic murals (like the bicycle mural on Armenian Street), and faded colonial signs.
Hands-On Cultural Workshop
Participants can learn traditional skills such as Baidabi (Chinese calligraphy), Sikh turban tying, Indian and Malay textile crafts, and even bamboo dancing—celebrating George Town traditions through hands-on engagement.

Community Heritage & Conservation

Integrated Civic Participation
Multicultural communities—Malay, Chinese, Indian, and others—join forces to organize and perform. This fosters unity, mutual respect, and a sense of shared responsibility.
Ongoing Heritage Management
Since its inauguration in 2010, George Town World Heritage Incorporated has spearheaded the city's conservation and heritage strategy.

How to Participate & What to Expect

Local Participation: Residents and cultural groups lead performances, conduct workshops, and open historic homes and sacred spaces for public exploration.
Visitor Engagement: Learn to roll mango pickles in Nyonya's kitchen, tie a Sikh turban, join a Chinese opera performance or try bamboo dancing.
Educational Focus: Beyond the tour, guests and school groups get hands-on experiences designed to inspire future heritage champions.

Why It Matters—The Evergreen Theme

Living Multiculturally
UNESCO status recognizes George Town not as a static relic, but as a vibrant and thriving community where traditions live on through practice and interaction.
Heritage as Identity
This event deepens awareness of the necessary “heritage”: the people, celebrations, knowledge and practices that forge George Town’s identity.
Sustainable Conservation
By combining tourism, education and civic action, this celebration supports responsible conservation efforts that respect both the buildings and the communities that bring them to life.

Local Highlights

Armenian Street: Once home to an influential Chinese and Armenian population, and now a hub of iconic murals and the Sun Yat Sen Museum.
Kapitan Keling Mosque: A landmark of the early 19th century Indian Muslim community in Penang, famous for its Mughal-Moorish design.
Jubilee Clock Tower: Built in 1902 to mark Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, this Indo-Saracenic tower now anchors the heritage area.