Happy Holidays
MALAYSIA
Happy Holidays
MALAYSIA
School Holidays 2026: Term Break & End of Year Holidays MOE
Here are the school holidays for 2026 in Malaysia. Find out the dates of term holidays, end-of-year holidays and festive and celebration holidays according to the 2026 / 2027 school holiday calendar based on announcements from the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) and the government.
Please make sure to check the school holiday dates listed on this page from time to time in case there are any latest amendments/updates to the MOE or government school calendar. Please refer to the state-by-state holiday schedule for special school holiday dates by state.
School Opening Date for the 2026 / 2027 Academic Session
The school session for the 2026 / 2027 academic session will begin on the following dates as announced by the Ministry of Education:
- Group B: (Schools in the states: Melaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, WP Labuan and WP Putrajaya)
- Group A: (Schools in the states: Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu)
Related articles: Calendar 2026: Malaysian Public Holiday and School Holiday Dates
School Calendar & Holiday Dates for the 2026 / 2027 School Session
The following is the school calendar for the 2026 / 2027 school session announced by the Ministry of Education.
Group A
Group A This consists of schools in the states of Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu.
| School Session | Start | End | Number of Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Term 1 | – | – | – |
| Term 1 Holiday | – | – | – |
| School Term 2 | – | – | – |
| Term 2 Holidays | – | – | – |
| Term 3 School | – | – | – |
| Term 3 Holidays | – | – | – |
| The above dates will be updated after the official announcement by the MOE. Please check this page from time to time. | |||
- Start date of the 2026 / 2027 school session: –
- Term 1 Holidays: –
- Term 2 Holidays: –
- Final holidays for the 2026 / 2027 school session: –
Group B
Group B This consists of schools in the states of: Melaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, WP Labuan and WP Putrajaya.
| School Session | Start | End | Number of Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Term 1 | – | – | – |
| Term 1 Holiday | – | – | – |
| School Term 2 | – | – | – |
| Term 2 Holidays | – | – | – |
| Term 3 School | – | – | – |
| Term 3 Holidays | – | – | – |
| The above dates will be updated after the official announcement by the MOE. Please check this page from time to time. | |||
- Start date of the 2026 / 2027 school session: –
- Term 1 Holidays: –
- Term 2 Holidays: –
- Final holidays for the 2026 / 2027 school session: –
Festive Holidays for Session 2026 / 2027
The following are the festive holidays for the 2026 / 2027 school session announced by the MOE through the Academic Calendar (Amendment) on the official MOE portal.
| Festive Holidays | Start | End | Number of Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| The above dates will be updated after the official announcement by the MOE. Please check this page from time to time. | |||
General Holiday
Schedule of Public Holiday Dates in Malaysia
The following is a list of public holidays based on the year 2026 in Malaysia, showing Federal and State public holidays.
Please make sure to check the public holiday dates listed on this page from time to time in case there are any latest amendments / updates from the Federal or State governments. Please refer to the state-by-state holiday schedule for public holiday dates by state.
| Date | Holiday | State |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 (Thursday) | New Year | All States except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu |
| January 14 (Wednesday) | Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan | Negeri Sembilan |
| January 17 (Saturday) | Israk and Mikraj | Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis & Terengganu |
| February 1 (Sunday) | Thaipusam | Johor, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang, Selangor, WP Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya |
| February 1 (Sunday) | Federal Territory Day | WP Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya |
| February 17 (Tuesday) | Chinese New Year | All States |
| February 18 (Wednesday) | Chinese New Year Day 2 | All States |
| February 19 (Thursday) | Awal Ramadan | Johor & Kedah |
| February 20 (Friday) | Independence Declaration Day | Melaka |
| March 4 (Wednesday) | Installation of Sultan Terengganu | Terengganu |
| March 7 (Saturday) | Nuzul Al-Quran | All States except Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah & Sarawak |
| March 21 (Saturday) | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | All States |
| March 22 (Sunday) | Hari Raya Aidilfitri Day 2 | All States |
| March 23 (Monday) | Sultan of Johor's Birthday | Johor |
| April 3 (Friday) | Good Friday | Sabah & Sarawak |
| 26 April (Sunday) | The Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday | Terengganu |
| May 1 (Friday) | Labour Day | All States |
| May 17 (Sunday) | Raja Perlis' Birthday | Perlis |
| May 12 (Tuesday) | Hari Hol Pahang | Pahang |
| May 26 (Tuesday) | Arafah Day | Kelantan & Terengganu |
| May 27 (Wednesday) | Hari Raya Haji | All States |
| May 28 (Thursday) | Hari Raya Haji Day 2 | Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu |
| May 30 (Saturday) | Harvest Festival | Labuan & Sabah WP |
| May 31 (Sunday) | Harvest Festival Day 2 | Labuan & Sabah WP |
| May 31 (Sunday) | Wesak Day | All States |
| June 1 (Monday) | Hari Gawai | Sarawak |
| June 1 (Monday) | Agong's Birthday | All States |
| June 2 (Tuesday) | Hari Gawai Day 2 | Sarawak |
| June 17 (Wednesday) | Awal Muharram | All States |
| June 21 (Sunday) | The Sultan of Kedah's Birthday | Kedah |
| July 7 (Tuesday) | Georgetown World Heritage City Day | Penang |
| July 11 (Saturday) | Penang Governor's Birthday | Penang |
| July 21 (Tuesday) | Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Iskandar | Johor |
| July 22 (Wednesday) | Sarawak Day | Sarawak |
| July 30 (Thursday) | Sultan of Pahang's Birthday | Pahang |
| August 24 (Monday) | Melaka Governor's Birthday | Melaka |
| August 25 (Tuesday) | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | All States |
| August 31 (Monday) | Merdeka Day | All States |
| September 16 (Wednesday) | Malaysia Day | All States |
| September 29 (Tuesday) | The Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday | Kelantan |
| September 30 (Wednesday) | Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday Day 2 | Kelantan |
| 4 October (Saturday) | Sabah Governor's Birthday | Sabah |
| October 10 (Saturday) | Sarawak Governor's Birthday | Sarawak |
| November 6 (Friday) | The Sultan of Perak's Birthday | Perak |
| November 8 (Sunday) | Deepavali | All States except Sarawak |
| December 11 (Friday) | The Sultan of Selangor's Birthday | Selangor |
| December 24 (Thursday) | Christmas Eve | Sabah |
| December 25 (Friday) | Christmas | All States |
| The dates listed above are from various sources and are for initial reference only. Please check this page from time to time for the latest updates on public holidays in 2026 after the official announcement by the cabinet. | ||
Check the 2026 school holiday dates based on your state
| Johor | Kedah |
| Kelantan | Kuala Lumpur |
| Labuan | Melaka |
| Negeri Sembilan | Pahang |
| Perak | Perlis |
| Penang | Putrajaya |
| Sabah | Sarawak |
| Selangor | Terengganu |
More Information
Please refer to the website kabinet.gov.my at https://www.kabinet.gov.my/bkpp/index.php/perkhidmatan/hari-kelepasan-am for more information on public holidays in Malaysia.
Please refer to the website moe.gov.my at https://www.moe.gov.my/kalendar-akademik for more information on the MOE academic calendar.