Hong Kong vs Sabah, Malaysia school holidays 2026
Compare school holiday dates in Hong Kong and Sabah, Malaysia, see when the breaks overlap, and find shared periods for family travel in 2026.
Hong Kong and Sabah, Malaysia share 16 school-holiday days in 2026. The longest overlap is 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu), lasting 8 days.
24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu)
8 days together
80
holiday days
70
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16
3 overlap periods
Annual school holiday timeline 2026
Blue and amber bars show each location's school breaks. Green shows days when both calendars overlap.
Hong Kong: 12 Feb 2026 (Thu) – 21 Feb 2026 (Sat); 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat); 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon); 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu). Sabah, Malaysia: 16 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 20 Feb 2026 (Fri); 18 Mar 2026 (Wed) – 29 Mar 2026 (Sun); 23 May 2026 (Sat) – 7 Jun 2026 (Sun); 29 Aug 2026 (Sat) – 6 Sept 2026 (Sun); 10 Nov 2026 (Tue) – 10 Nov 2026 (Tue); 5 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu). Shared overlap: 16 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 20 Feb 2026 (Fri); 29 Aug 2026 (Sat) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon); 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu)
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School holiday overlap in 2026
| Period | Hong KongHong Kong | Sabah, MalaysiaSabah, Malaysia | Shared dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early year | Lunar New Year Holidays16 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 20 Feb 2026 (Fri) | Chinese New Year Holidays | 16 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 20 Feb 2026 (Fri) | 5 |
| September break | Summer Holidays29 Aug 2026 (Sat) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) | Term 2 Holidays | 29 Aug 2026 (Sat) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) | 3 |
| Year-end | Christmas and New Year Holidays24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu) | Year-end Holidays | 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu) | 8 |
8 days together
Hong Kong and Sabah, Malaysia school holidays overlap 24 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026. Where could you go together?
Top pickBangkok
Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok works for this 8-day overlap because a 4-5 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
Singapore
Great for 3-4 days
Singapore works for this 8-day overlap because a 3-4 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Food
- Family
Bali
Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali works for this 8-day overlap because a 6-8 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
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Frequently asked questions
When do Hong Kong and Sabah, Malaysia school holidays overlap in 2026?
Hong Kong and Sabah, Malaysia share 16 school-holiday days in 2026 across 3 overlap periods.
What is the longest shared school holiday between Hong Kong and Sabah, Malaysia in 2026?
24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu) (8 days).
How are overlapping school-holiday days calculated?
We compare official school break dates for each location, merge continuous closures within each calendar, then count each calendar day that falls in both calendars. Totals use unique days, not summed event rows.