Happy Holidays
MALAYSIA
Happy Holidays
MALAYSIA
Malaysian School Holidays 2026
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Here are the school holidays for 2026 in Malaysia. Find out the dates of term holidays, year-end holidays and festive and celebration holidays according to the 2026 school holiday calendar based on announcements from the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) and the government.
Group A
Group A: Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu
Academic Calendar for the Year 2026
| School Calendar | Start | End | Number of Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Start Date | Jan 11, 2026 (Sunday) | – | – |
| Term 1 Holiday | March 20, 2026 (Friday) | March 28, 2026 (Saturday) | 9 |
| Mid-Year Break | May 22, 2026 (Friday) | June 6, 2026 (Saturday) | 16 |
| Term 2 Holidays | August 28, 2026 (Friday) | Sep 5, 2026 (Saturday) | 9 |
| End of School Holidays | Dec 4, 2026 (Friday) | 31 Dec 2026 (Thursday) | 28 |
Related articles: Calendar 2026: Malaysian Public Holiday and School Holiday Dates
Group B
Group B: Melaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, WP Labuan, WP Putrajaya
Academic Calendar for the Year 2026
| School Calendar | Start | End | Number of Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Start Date | Jan 12, 2026 (Monday) | – | – |
| Term 1 Holiday | March 21, 2026 (Saturday) | March 29, 2026 (Sunday) | 9 |
| Mid-Year Break | May 23, 2026 (Saturday) | June 7, 2026 (Sunday) | 16 |
| Term 2 Holidays | August 29, 2026 (Saturday) | Sep 6, 2026 (Sunday) | 9 |
| End of School Holidays | Dec 5, 2026 (Saturday) | 31 Dec 2026 (Thursday) | 27 |
Festive Holidays for Session 2026
The following are the festive holidays for the 2026 school session announced by the MOE via the Academic Calendar on the official MOE portal.
| Festive Holidays | Start | End | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Feb 15, 2026 (Sunday) | Feb 19, 2026 (Thursday) | Group A |
| Chinese New Year | Feb 16, 2026 (Monday) | Feb 20, 2026 (Friday) | Group B |
| Hari Raya Aidilfitri | March 19, 2026 (Thursday) | March 22, 2026 (Sunday) | Group A and Group B |
| Deepavali | Nov 8, 2026 (Sunday) | Nov 9, 2026 (Monday) | Group A |
| Deepavali | Nov 8, 2026 (Sunday) | Nov 10, 2026 (Tuesday) | All Group B States except Sarawak |
| Deepavali | Nov 9, 2026 (Monday) | Nov 9, 2026 (Monday) | Sarawak |
Read also: Malaysia Public Holidays 2026
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.
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 moe.gov.my for more information on the MOE academic calendar for the year. 2026.