What is the difference between Group A and Group B school holidays in Malaysia?

Malaysian school holidays are split into two groups. Group A covers Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu; Group B covers all other states (e.g. Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Penang). Dates for term breaks and some festive holidays differ by one or more days between groups, so parents and employers should check the group for their state.

When are the 2026 school term holidays in Malaysia?

In 2026, Term 1 school holidays are in mid-March (9 days), Mid Year holidays in late May–early June (16 days), and Term 2/3 holidays in late July–early August (9 days). End of year holidays run from late November to 31 December (41–42 days depending on group). Exact start and end dates differ slightly between Group A and Group B.

Where can I find the official Malaysia school holiday calendar?

The Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) publishes the official school calendar. Dates may be revised, so always confirm on the KPM website or with your school. This page is a summary for planning and may not reflect last-minute changes.

Malaysia School Holiday Calendar 2026

Official school holiday dates for Malaysian primary and secondary schools in 2026. Dates differ by state group: Group A (Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu) and Group B (all other states). Plan leave and childcare around term breaks, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and year-end holidays.

Group A

Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu

Holiday	Start	End	Duration	Observed in
Chinese New Year (Group A)	Sunday, 15 February 2026	Thursday, 19 February 2026	5 Days	Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu
Term 1 School Holidays	Friday, 13 March 2026	Saturday, 21 March 2026	9 Days	Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Group A)	Thursday, 19 March 2026	Sunday, 22 March 2026	4 Days	Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu
Mid Year School Holidays	Friday, 22 May 2026	Saturday, 6 June 2026	16 Days	Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu
Term 2 School Holidays	Friday, 24 July 2026	Saturday, 1 August 2026	9 Days	Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu
Deepavali (Group A)	Sunday, 8 November 2026	Monday, 9 November 2026	2 Days	Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu
Deepavali (Sarawak Only)	Monday, 9 November 2026	—	1 Day	Sarawak
End of School Year Holidays	Friday, 20 November 2026	Thursday, 31 December 2026	42 Days	Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu

Group B

Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Johor

Holiday	Start	End	Duration	Observed in
Chinese New Year (Group B)	Monday, 16 February 2026	Friday, 20 February 2026	5 Days	All states except Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu
Term 1 School Holidays	Saturday, 14 March 2026	Sunday, 22 March 2026	9 Days	All states except Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Group B)	Thursday, 19 March 2026	Sunday, 22 March 2026	4 Days	All states except Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu
Mid Year School Holidays	Saturday, 23 May 2026	Sunday, 7 June 2026	16 Days	All states except Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu
Term 3 School Holidays	Saturday, 25 July 2026	Sunday, 2 August 2026	9 Days	All states except Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu
Deepavali (Group B)	Sunday, 8 November 2026	Tuesday, 10 November 2026	3 Days	All states except Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak, Terengganu
End of School Year Holidays	Saturday, 21 November 2026	Thursday, 31 December 2026	41 Days	All states except Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu

Source

School holiday dates are set by the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) and may be subject to change. Check the official KPM website for updates. This calendar is for planning purposes only.