Kedah School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Term 2 Holidays — 28 Aug 2026 (Fri) – 5 Sept 2026 (Sat) (9 days). Official Kedah school term dates.
See 2026 school holiday datesdays until the next school holiday
MalaysiaKedah
2026 calendar
Kedah follows KPM Kumpulan A in 2026. School starts 11 January; mid-year holidays 22 May–6 June; year-end holidays from 4 December.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Term 1Term | 11 Jan 2026 (Sun) – 19 Mar 2026 (Thu) | 68 |
Term 1 HolidaysBreak Cuti Penggal 1. Includes Aidilfitri (21–22 Mar) within this break. | 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) – 28 Mar 2026 (Sat) | 9 |
Term 1 (continued)Term | 29 Mar 2026 (Sun) – 21 May 2026 (Thu) | 54 |
Mid-year HolidaysBreak Cuti Pertengahan Tahun. | 22 May 2026 (Fri) – 6 Jun 2026 (Sat) | 16 |
Term 2Term | 7 Jun 2026 (Sun) – 27 Aug 2026 (Thu) | 82 |
Term 2 HolidaysBreak Cuti Penggal 2. | 28 Aug 2026 (Fri) – 5 Sept 2026 (Sat) | 9 |
Term 2 (continued)Term Teaching ends 3 Dec 2026. | 6 Sept 2026 (Sun) – 3 Dec 2026 (Thu) | 89 |
Year-end HolidaysBreak Cuti Akhir Tahun. 2027 session starts 4 Jan for both groups. | 4 Dec 2026 (Fri) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu) | 28 |
At a glance
- School days
- 293
- Holiday days
- 62
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 28d
- Shortest break
- 9d
- Avg break
- 15.5d
Year-end Holidays
Term 1 Holidays
Year timeline
- Term 1· 68d
- Term 1 Holidays· 9d
- Term 1 (continued)· 54d
- Mid-year Holidays· 16d
- Term 2· 82d
- Term 2 Holidays· 9d
- Term 2 (continued)· 89d
- Year-end Holidays· 28d
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FAQ
When are the next Kedah school holidays?
Open the Kedah hub for the next upcoming KPM break. Malaysia uses two academic groups — Kedah is in Kumpulan A. Year pages list every term and holiday with exact dates.
Are TermBreaks dates the official KDH school holidays?
Yes. Dates follow the Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) Kalendar Akademik for government and government-aided schools. Every page cites the official source and last-verified date.
Which KPM group is Kedah in?
Kedah follows KPM Kumpulan A. Group A is Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu; Group B covers all other states and federal territories. Dates usually differ by about one day between groups.
How many major Kedah school holiday blocks are there each year?
KPM calendars typically include Term 1 holidays (around March), mid-year holidays (May/June), Term 2 holidays (August/September) and year-end holidays (December). Festival add-on days can also apply by state.
Where can I verify Kedah school holiday dates?
Cross-check the official KPM Kalendar Akademik at https://www.moe.gov.my/storage/files/shares/Takwim/Takwim%20Persekolahan/Kalendar%20Akademik%202026.pdf and any school circulars. TermBreaks links sources and last-verified dates on every calendar page and on the methodology page.
Do private or international schools in Kedah follow KPM dates?
Not necessarily. Private and international schools often set their own calendars. TermBreaks covers KPM government and government-aided schools — confirm with your school before booking travel.
When is Term 1 Holidays in Kedah 2026?
Term 1 Holidays runs from March 20, 2026 to March 28, 2026 (9 days) on the KPM Kumpulan A calendar. Confirm against the official takwim before booking travel.
When is Mid-year Holidays in Kedah 2026?
Mid-year Holidays runs from May 22, 2026 to June 6, 2026 (16 days) on the KPM Kumpulan A calendar. Confirm against the official takwim before booking travel.
When is Term 2 Holidays in Kedah 2026?
Term 2 Holidays runs from August 28, 2026 to September 5, 2026 (9 days) on the KPM Kumpulan A calendar. Confirm against the official takwim before booking travel.
When is Year-end Holidays in Kedah 2026?
Year-end Holidays runs from December 4, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (28 days) on the KPM Kumpulan A calendar. Confirm against the official takwim before booking travel.
When does the 2026 Kedah school year end for year-end holidays?
Year-end holidays begin after the final teaching day of Term 2 (continued). Check the year calendar table for the exact last instructional day, then confirm with your school.
Do festival holidays change the Kedah 2026 school calendar?
KPM schedules additional festival leave (for example Chinese New Year, Aidilfitri, Deepavali, and state festivals such as Kaamatan or Gawai) that may fall inside term breaks or add days. Always check the official Lampiran cuti perayaan for your state.