Malaysian School Holidays 2025 and 2025

Knowing the dates of school holidays in Malaysia in advance can help you plan ahead. Here is a holiday calendar by school year category or by state in Malaysia.

School Holidays by State in Malaysia

Johor	Kedah
Kelantan	Kuala Lumpur
Labuan	Melaka
Negeri Sembilan	Pahang
Perak	Perlis
Penang	Putrajaya
Sabah	Sarawak
Selangor	Terengganu

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School Holiday Guide in Malaysia

Malaysia uses a structured school holiday schedule carefully planned by the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) which differs slightly between states in Malaysia due to regional administrative divisions.

School holidays are an important period for students and educators alike, as they can help them relax, travel and engage in other extracurricular activities other than just learning in the classroom.

Understanding the dates and calendar of these holidays can help parents plan vacations, programs that can help students succeed, and also time with family more effectively.

Types of School Holidays in Malaysia

School holidays in Malaysia can usually be divided into four main types in general:

• Mid-Term Break – This happens in the middle of the first and second academic terms and usually lasts for about a week or more depending on the MOE's planning and calendar for that term.
• Mid-Year Break – This type of break occurs between the first and second terms and usually lasts for about two weeks or more.
• End of Year Holidays – This is the longest break that students can enjoy, and it lasts around five to six weeks at the end of the academic year.
• Public Holidays – Schools also celebrate public holidays such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Deepavali and other national celebrations which lead to school holidays following government public holidays.

What are the differences between school holidays in Malaysia?

School holidays in Malaysia are divided into two school groups based on geographical location:

• Group A: Schools in the states of Johor (until 2024), Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu follow a school week from Sunday to Thursday. The holidays for students in these states start and end slightly earlier than the holidays for students from other states in Group B.
• Group B: Schools in states and federal territories such as Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Perak, Melaka, Johor (since 2025), Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan and Putrajaya follow a Monday to Friday school week, with a slightly different holiday calendar than Group A.

Planning Activities During School Holidays

School holidays can help provide excellent opportunities for families and students to engage in beneficial activities, including:

• Family Vacation – Many families take advantage of school holidays to travel domestically or internationally.
• Educational Camps and Workshops – Programs that focus on robotics, coding, language skills, and leadership training and student development are among the most popular among students.
• Volunteer and Community Work – Encouraging students to participate in social and environmental initiatives can help build their character and responsibility later on.
• Rest and Recreation – This time-off is important to help students get enough rest and regain energy before facing the next academic term.

School holidays in Malaysia are well planned to balance the academic calendar and rest.

Parents and students can maximize this break by planning activities that can help enrich and have fun, ensuring a productive and uplifting break from school.

Keeping up with the latest holiday calendars and the Ministry of Education's Calendar can help families make the most of this valuable break throughout the year.

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