List of Malaysia School Holidays in 2026
Want to know about the school holidays 2026 in Malaysia? School holidays are when children and educators can take a break. Parents can also plan vacations with their children to create lasting memories.
Knowing the school holidays in advance can help you plan your time. We have listed the 2026 school holidays in Malaysia to help you plan ahead.
Overview of the 2026 School Holiday Calendar
The 2026 school year marks the return to a January start date, with the school session beginning on 11th January 2026 for Group A and 12th January 2026 for Group B. The school year will end on 31st December 2026.
Group A (Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu)
| School Holiday | Start | End |
| Term 1 Holiday | 20th March 2026 | 28th March 2026 |
| Mid-Year Holiday | 22nd May 2026 | 6th June 2026 |
| Term 2 Holiday | 28th August 2026 | 5th September 2026 |
| Year End Holiday | 4th December 2026 | 31st December 2026 |
Other School Holidays (Group A)
| School Holiday | Start | End |
| Chinese New Year | 17th February 2026 | 18th February 2026 |
| Hari Raya Aidilfitri | 21st March 2026 | 22nd March 2026 |
| Deepavali | 8th November 2026 | 8th November 2026 |
Group B (Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor)
| School Holiday | Start | End |
| Term 1 Holiday | 21st March 2026 | 29th March 2026 |
| Mid-Year Holiday | 23rd May 2026 | 7th June 2026 |
| Term 2 Holiday | 29th August 2026 | 6th September 2026 |
| Year End Holiday | 5th December 2026 | 31st December 2026 |
Other School Holidays (Group B)
| School Holiday | Start | End |
| Chinese New Year | 15th February 2026 | 20th February 2026 |
| Hari Raya Aidilfitri | 19th March 2026 | 20th March 2026 |
| Kaamatan Festival (Sabah & Labuan only) | 30th May 2026 | 31st May 2026 |
| Hari Gawai (Sarawak only) | 1st June 2026 | 2nd June 2026 |
| Deepavali (Excluding Sarawak) | 9th November 2026 | 10th November 2026 |
| Deepavali (Sarawak only) | 9th November 2026 | 9th November 2026 |
Key Changes for 2026
- Johor has moved to Group B as of January 2025, following the Regent of Johor’s decree changing the state’s weekend from Friday-Saturday to Saturday-Sunday.
- Group A now consists of only 3 states: Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu (states with Friday-Saturday weekends).
- Group B includes 13 states and federal territories (states with Saturday-Sunday weekends).
Conclusion
Whether you want to plan a vacation with your family or avoid the peak season, knowing when the school holidays are will help you tremendously. The 2026 calendar offers several long breaks including the mid-year holiday in May-June and the year-end holiday in December. Start planning early to make every school holiday count.