Pulau Pinang School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Year-end Holidays, 5 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu) (27 days). Official Pulau Pinang school term dates.
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days until the next school holiday
Next school holiday in Pulau Pinang
Year-end Holidays begin on — 36 days away.
When does school start in Pulau Pinang?
The 2027 school year begins on .
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2026 calendar
Pulau Pinang follows KPM Kumpulan B in 2026. School starts 12 January; mid-year holidays 23 May–7 June; year-end holidays from 5 December.
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| Period | Dates | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
Term 1TermTerm | Dates12 Jan 2026 (Mon) – 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) | Days68 | |
Chinese New Year HolidaysSchool holidaySchool holiday | Dates16 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 20 Feb 2026 (Fri) | KPM festival leave (Kumpulan B): includes public holidays 17–18 Feb plus school add-on days. | Days5 |
Aidilfitri School HolidaysSchool holidaySchool holiday | Dates18 Mar 2026 (Wed) – 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) | KPM festival add-on days before Cuti Penggal 1 (starts 21 Mar). Includes the 18 Mar statewide add-on announced in March 2026. | Days3 |
Term 1 HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates21 Mar 2026 (Sat) – 29 Mar 2026 (Sun) | Cuti Penggal 1. Includes Aidilfitri (21–22 Mar) within this break. | Days9 |
Term 1 (continued)TermTerm | Dates30 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 22 May 2026 (Fri) | Days54 | |
Mid-year HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates23 May 2026 (Sat) – 7 Jun 2026 (Sun) | Cuti Pertengahan Tahun. | Days16 |
Term 2TermTerm | Dates8 Jun 2026 (Mon) – 28 Aug 2026 (Fri) | Days82 | |
Term 2 HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates29 Aug 2026 (Sat) – 6 Sept 2026 (Sun) | Cuti Penggal 2. | Days9 |
Term 2 (continued)TermTerm | Dates7 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 4 Dec 2026 (Fri) | Teaching ends 4 Dec 2026. | Days89 |
Deepavali School HolidaySchool holidaySchool holiday | Dates10 Nov 2026 (Tue) – 10 Nov 2026 (Tue) | KPM add-on day for Kumpulan B (except Sarawak, which observes 9 Nov). | Days1 |
Year-end HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates5 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu) | Cuti Akhir Tahun. 2027 session starts 4 Jan for both groups. | Days27 |
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At a glance
- School days
- 293
- Holiday days
- 70
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 27d
- Shortest break
- 9d
- Avg break
- 15.3d
Year-end Holidays
Term 1 Holidays
Year timeline
Sky bars show school terms, amber bars show school breaks, and rose marks special school days across 2026.
School terms: Term 1, 12 Jan 2026 (Mon) – 20 Mar 2026 (Fri); Term 1 (continued), 30 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 22 May 2026 (Fri); Term 2, 8 Jun 2026 (Mon) – 28 Aug 2026 (Fri); Term 2 (continued), 7 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 4 Dec 2026 (Fri). School breaks: Term 1 Holidays, 21 Mar 2026 (Sat) – 29 Mar 2026 (Sun); Mid-year Holidays, 23 May 2026 (Sat) – 7 Jun 2026 (Sun); Term 2 Holidays, 29 Aug 2026 (Sat) – 6 Sept 2026 (Sun); Year-end Holidays, 5 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu). Special days: Chinese New Year Holidays, 16 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 20 Feb 2026 (Fri); Aidilfitri School Holidays, 18 Mar 2026 (Wed) – 20 Mar 2026 (Fri); Deepavali School Holiday, 10 Nov 2026 (Tue) – 10 Nov 2026 (Tue)
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FAQ
How many major Pulau Pinang 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.
What is the next school holiday in Pulau Pinang?
The next school holiday in Pulau Pinang is Year-end Holidays, starting 5 Dec 2026 (Sat) (2026).
When are the next Pulau Pinang school holidays?
Open the Pulau Pinang hub for the next upcoming KPM break. Malaysia uses two academic groups — Pulau Pinang is in Kumpulan B. Year pages list every term and holiday with exact dates.
Are schools currently on holiday in Pulau Pinang?
No. The next school holiday is Year-end Holidays, starting 5 Dec 2026 (Sat).
Are TermBreaks dates the official PNG 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.
Where can I verify Pulau Pinang 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 Pulau Pinang 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 does school start in Pulau Pinang?
The 2027 Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) school year begins on 4 Jan 2027 (Mon).
Which KPM group is Pulau Pinang in?
Pulau Pinang follows KPM Kumpulan B. 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.