Academic Calendar 2026 (Malaysia)
Language: EN · BM
A running reference of key exam dates, registration windows, and school holidays for Malaysian students and parents in 2026 — SPM, MUET, and the national school term calendar in one place.
How to read this page:
Confirmed — officially announced by the relevant body (KPM, Lembaga Peperiksaan, or MPM).
Estimated — not yet officially announced; based on historical pattern or general guidance, and may change.
Last reviewed: 5 September 2026 · Reviewed weekly against official sources; updated whenever there’s a change. Always verify against the official source before making firm plans — dates are occasionally revised by the issuing body.
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School Term Dates & Holidays 2026
Kumpulan A: Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu. Kumpulan B: all other states. Dates below are for Kumpulan B unless noted — Kumpulan A is typically 1 day earlier.
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2026 | First day of school session 2026 | Confirmed |
| 16–20 Feb 2026 | Chinese New Year school break | Confirmed |
| 21–29 Mar 2026 | Cuti Penggal 1 (Term 1 break) | Confirmed |
| 19–22 Mar 2026 | Hari Raya Aidilfitri school break | Confirmed |
| 23 May–7 Jun 2026 | Cuti Pertengahan Tahun (Mid-year break) | Confirmed |
| 29 Aug–6 Sep 2026 | Cuti Penggal 2 (Term 2 break) | Confirmed |
| 8–10 Nov 2026 | Deepavali school break | Confirmed |
| 5–31 Dec 2026 | Cuti Akhir Persekolahan (Year-end break) | Confirmed |
Year 4 Exam (MPT4) 2026
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 Oct 2026 | Year 4 Exam (MPT4) — Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) | Confirmed |
| 6–8 Oct 2026 | Year 4 Exam (MPT4) — Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) | Confirmed |
SPM 2026
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 26–29 Oct 2026 | Ujian Bertutur Bahasa Melayu (Speaking Test) | Confirmed |
| 2–5 Nov 2026 | Ujian Bertutur Bahasa Inggeris (English Speaking Test) | Confirmed |
| 16–18 Nov 2026 | Ujian Amali Sains (Physics, Chemistry, Biology practical) | Confirmed |
| 23–24 Nov 2026 | Ujian Mendengar BM & BI (Listening Tests) | Confirmed |
| 23 Nov–17 Dec 2026 | Peperiksaan Bertulis SPM (Written Examination) | Confirmed |
STPM 2026
STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia) runs on a rolling 3-semester system, so more than one candidate cohort can sit exams in the same window. Semester 1 is dated “2027” because it’s for the new Lower Six cohort entering the 2027 session, even though the exam itself runs in Nov–Dec 2026.
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 17–26 Nov 2026 | Semester 3 STPM 2026 — final exam for the current Upper Six cohort | Confirmed |
| 30 Nov–7 Dec 2026 | Semester 1 STPM 2027 — new Lower Six cohort | Confirmed |
| 30 Nov–7 Dec 2026 | Ulangan (Resit) Semester 1 STPM 2026 — runs alongside Semester 1 2027 | Confirmed |
| 10–17 Dec 2026 | Ulangan (Resit) Semester 2 STPM 2026 | Confirmed |
MUET 2026
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 6–14 Oct 2026 | Session 3 — Speaking Test | Confirmed |
| 17 Oct 2026 | Session 3 — Written Test (Reading, Writing, Listening) | Confirmed |
UPKK 2026
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun–28 Sep 2026 | Penghayatan Cara Hidup Islam (PCHI) — UPKK 08 | Confirmed |
| 29 Jun–28 Sep 2026 | Amali Solat (Prayer Practical) — UPKK 09 | Confirmed |
| 3–6 Aug 2026 | Hifz al-Quran (KAFA Pratahfiz Programme) — IKP 01 | Confirmed |
| 28 Sep–16 Oct 2026 | Al-Quran Assessment — UPKK 01 | Confirmed |
| 2–5 Nov 2026 | Written Examination (UPKK 02–07: Akidah, Sirah, Adab, Jawi & Khat, Bahasa Arab, Ibadah) | Confirmed |
SRAI 2026 (Perak)
Sijil Rendah Agama Islam (SRAI) is a Year 6 exam specific to Perak state, run by Jabatan Agama Islam Perak (JAIPk) — separate from UPKK, which is run nationally by JAKIM.
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 8–10 Sep 2026 | SRAI 2026 (26–27 Rabiulawal 1448H) — officially announced by the Education Division (Bahagian Pendidikan), Jabatan Agama Islam Perak (JAIPk); subjects not yet specified | Confirmed |
PKSK 2027 (Form 1 & Form 4)
Pentaksiran Kemasukan Sekolah Khusus (PKSK) is an online assessment run by the Ministry of Education (KPM) as an admission requirement for Form 1 and Form 4 at specific schools (SBP, SMKA, MRSM, SMT, KV, MTD). The test itself runs in 2026 for the 2027 intake.
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep–1 Oct 2026 | PKSK Form 4 Test — for Form 3 students (entering Form 4) | Confirmed |
| 12–22 Oct 2026 | PKSK Form 1 Test — for Year 6 students (entering Form 1) | Confirmed |
Official Sources
This page is a convenience summary. For the authoritative, most current version, always check:
- Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) — official school calendar circulars at moe.gov.my
- Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia — SPM schedules at lp.moe.gov.my
- Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia (MPM) — MUET schedules at mpm.edu.my
- Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia (MPM) — STPM examination timetables (all semesters & resits) at mpmweb.mpm.edu.my
- Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) — UPKK schedules and media statements at islam.gov.my, and the SIMPENI portal at simpeni.islam.gov.my
- Education Division, Jabatan Agama Islam Perak (JAIPk) — SRAI announcements at jaipk.edu.my and official Facebook page facebook.com/PendidikanJaipk
- Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) — PKSK schedules and announcements at moe.gov.my, test centre checks at spskt1.moe.gov.my (Form 1) and spskt4.moe.gov.my (Form 4)
