PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Academic Calendar for National Schools and Government Aided Schools will start from January 11 to December 31, 2026 for Group A states and January 12 to December 31, 2026 for Group B states, according to the Ministry of Education (MOE).
In a statement today, MOE said 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.
Group A is for schools in the states of Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu and Group B is for schools in the states of Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, the Federal Territory of Labuan and the Federal Territory of Putrajaya.
"The success of returning the school session to January was done in a gradual and orderly manner and without disrupting the operations of educational institutions.
"It is the result of meticulous planning and unwavering commitment from education staff at all levels," the statement said.
The ministry has also coordinated the dates for festive holidays throughout the 2026 school session, which involve the celebrations of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Kaamatan Festival, Hari Gawai Dayak and Christmas Day.
The Ministry said the effort highlights the ministry's determination to prioritise the well-being of students, teachers and all school staff.
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