Sabah School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Term 2 Holidays — 29 Aug 2026 (Sat) – 6 Sept 2026 (Sun) (9 days). Official Sabah school term dates.
See 2026 school holiday datesdays until the next school holiday
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2026 calendar
Sabah follows KPM Kumpulan B in 2026. School starts 12 January; mid-year holidays 23 May–7 June; year-end holidays from 5 December.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Term 1Term | 12 Jan 2026 (Mon) – 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) | 68 |
Term 1 HolidaysBreak Cuti Penggal 1. Includes Aidilfitri (21–22 Mar) within this break. | 21 Mar 2026 (Sat) – 29 Mar 2026 (Sun) | 9 |
Term 1 (continued)Term | 30 Mar 2026 (Mon) – 22 May 2026 (Fri) | 54 |
Mid-year HolidaysBreak Cuti Pertengahan Tahun. | 23 May 2026 (Sat) – 7 Jun 2026 (Sun) | 16 |
Term 2Term | 8 Jun 2026 (Mon) – 28 Aug 2026 (Fri) | 82 |
Term 2 HolidaysBreak Cuti Penggal 2. | 29 Aug 2026 (Sat) – 6 Sept 2026 (Sun) | 9 |
Term 2 (continued)Term Teaching ends 4 Dec 2026. | 7 Sept 2026 (Mon) – 4 Dec 2026 (Fri) | 89 |
Year-end HolidaysBreak Cuti Akhir Tahun. 2027 session starts 4 Jan for both groups. | 5 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu) | 27 |
At a glance
- School days
- 293
- Holiday days
- 61
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 27d
- Shortest break
- 9d
- Avg break
- 15.3d
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· 27d
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FAQ
When are the next Sabah school holidays?
Open the Sabah hub for the next upcoming KPM break. Malaysia uses two academic groups — Sabah is in Kumpulan B. Year pages list every term and holiday with exact dates.
Are TermBreaks dates the official SBH 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 Sabah in?
Sabah 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.
How many major Sabah 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 Sabah 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 Sabah 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 Sabah 2026?
Term 1 Holidays runs from March 21, 2026 to March 29, 2026 (9 days) on the KPM Kumpulan B calendar. Confirm against the official takwim before booking travel.
When is Mid-year Holidays in Sabah 2026?
Mid-year Holidays runs from May 23, 2026 to June 7, 2026 (16 days) on the KPM Kumpulan B calendar. Confirm against the official takwim before booking travel.
When is Term 2 Holidays in Sabah 2026?
Term 2 Holidays runs from August 29, 2026 to September 6, 2026 (9 days) on the KPM Kumpulan B calendar. Confirm against the official takwim before booking travel.
When is Year-end Holidays in Sabah 2026?
Year-end Holidays runs from December 5, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (27 days) on the KPM Kumpulan B calendar. Confirm against the official takwim before booking travel.
When does the 2026 Sabah 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 Sabah 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.