Malaysia School Holidays 2026: KPM Academic Calendar
KPM confirmed the 2026 academic calendar (Surat Siaran Bil. 3/2025): Group A schools (Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu) start 11 January; Group B (all other states) start 12 January. Each group has Cuti Penggal 1, mid-year break, Cuti Penggal 2 and Cuti Akhir Persekolahan on slightly different dates. This page lists school holidays only — federal public holidays are on our Malaysia 2026 public-holiday page.
Malaysia’s 2026 academic calendar runs January – December 2026 for both groups. Johor is in Group B (not Group A) from 2026 onward per KPM. 2027 intake starts 4 January 2027 for both groups — see the 2027 school-holidays page.
Malaysia School Holidays 2026: KPM Academic Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 – Mar 19Sunday – Thursday | Term block 1Group A (Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu) | Term |
| Jan 12 – Mar 20Monday – Friday | Term block 1Group B (Johor, Penang, KL, Sabah, Sarawak & other states) | Term |
| Mar 20 – 28Friday – Saturday | Cuti Penggal 1Group A (Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu) | Mid-term break |
| Mar 21 – 29Saturday – Sunday | Cuti Penggal 1Group B (Johor, Penang, KL, Sabah, Sarawak & other states) | Mid-term break |
| Mar 29 – May 21Sunday – Thursday | Term block 2Group A (Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu) | Term |
| Mar 30 – May 22Monday – Friday | Term block 2Group B (Johor, Penang, KL, Sabah, Sarawak & other states) | Term |
| May 22 – Jun 6Friday – Saturday | Mid-year break (Cuti Pertengahan Tahun)Group A (Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu) | Mid-year break |
| May 23 – Jun 7Saturday – Sunday | Mid-year break (Cuti Pertengahan Tahun)Group B (Johor, Penang, KL, Sabah, Sarawak & other states) | Mid-year break |
| Jun 7 – Aug 27Sunday – Thursday | Term block 3Group A (Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu) | Term |
| Jun 8 – Aug 28Monday – Friday | Term block 3Group B (Johor, Penang, KL, Sabah, Sarawak & other states) | Term |
| Aug 28 – Sep 5Friday – Saturday | Cuti Penggal 2Group A (Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu) | Mid-term break |
| Aug 29 – Sep 6Saturday – Sunday | Cuti Penggal 2Group B (Johor, Penang, KL, Sabah, Sarawak & other states) | Mid-term break |
| Sep 6 – Dec 3Sunday – Thursday | Term block 4Group A (Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu) | Term |
| Sep 7 – Dec 4Monday – Friday | Term block 4Group B (Johor, Penang, KL, Sabah, Sarawak & other states) | Term |
| Dec 4 – 31Friday – Thursday | Cuti Akhir Persekolahan 2026Group A (Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu) | Year-end holidays |
| Dec 5 – 31Saturday – Thursday | Cuti Akhir Persekolahan 2026Group B (Johor, Penang, KL, Sabah, Sarawak & other states) | Year-end holidays |
Last updated: 2026-08-26 · Dates officially confirmed
Group A vs Group B
From 2026, Group A covers Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu only. Johor, Penang, Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak and all other states are Group B. Each row in the table is tagged with the group it applies to.
School holidays & public holidays: Raya, CNY and Merdeka
Chinese New Year (Tue–Wed 17–18 February) falls in Term block 1 for both groups — schools are closed on federal holidays, giving a mid-term break without using Cuti Penggal.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Fri–Sat 20–21 March) opens Cuti Penggal 1 for Group A (20–28 March) and starts the day before Group B’s break (21–29 March) — the festival sits right on the school holiday window.
Hari Raya Haji (Wed 27 May) and Wesak (Sun 31 May, in-lieu Mon 1 June) bracket the last school days before mid-year break — Group A breaks 22 May, Group B 23 May, so families gain extra days around the festivals.
Merdeka (Mon 31 August) and Malaysia Day (Wed 16 September) fall near Cuti Penggal 2 — Group A returns 6 September, Group B 7 September, so late-August travel can extend through the national holidays.
Official sources & data
- Surat Siaran KPM Bil. 3/2025 — Kalendar Akademik 2026Visit sourceMinistry of Education Malaysia (KPM)
- KPM media statement — Kalendar Akademik 2026Visit sourceMinistry of Education Malaysia (KPM)
- Kalendar Akademik 2026 — Lampiran (Kabinet)Visit sourceMalaysian Cabinet Office (cross-check)
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026 Malaysian school year start?
Group A (Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu): Sunday 11 January 2026. Group B (all other states): Monday 12 January 2026. Both calendars run through 31 December 2026.
What is Cuti Penggal 1 in 2026?
Group A: 20–28 March 2026. Group B: 21–29 March 2026. Hari Raya Aidilfitri (20–21 March) falls at the start for both groups.
When is the mid-year school break 2026?
Cuti Pertengahan Tahun: Group A 22 May – 6 June; Group B 23 May – 7 June 2026.
When does Cuti Akhir Persekolahan 2026 start?
Group A: Friday 4 December 2026. Group B: Saturday 5 December 2026. Both run through 31 December; 2027 school starts 4 January 2027 (both groups).
Is Johor in Group A or Group B?
Group B. From the 2026 calendar onward KPM assigns Johor to Group B together with Penang, Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak and other states. Group A is Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu only.
