Malaysia's 2026 Academic Calendar Released, Public Holidays Still Unclear
The Ministry of Education in Malaysia has released the 2026 Academic Calendar for national and government-aided schools, outlining the school session's start and end dates, as well as festive holidays. However, the search results do not reveal any specific public holidays for 2026 during the school session that have been officially announced by the ministry.
The academic year for Group A states, including Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu, will commence on January 11, 2026, and conclude on December 31, 2026. Meanwhile, Group B states, such as Johor, Melaka, and others, will begin their school session on January 12, 2026, and end it on December 31, 2026.
The ministry has coordinated holidays for the 2026 school session, including Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Kaamatan Festival, Hari Gawai Dayak, and Christmas Day. The 2026 Academic Calendar can be downloaded from the MOE portal via the link https://www.moe.gov.my/surat-siaran-kpm-bil-3-tahun2025-kalendar-akademi.
While the academic calendar for 2026 has been announced, specific public holidays during the school session remain unclear. Parents and students are advised to keep an eye on official announcements for updates.
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