Academic Calendar
Find term start dates, public holidays, exam schedules, and intake breaks for the full year. Choose the month that works best for you.
12 Intakes Per Year
New terms begin every month so you can start when it suits you.
4-Week Terms
Each term runs approximately four weeks, with exams at the end.
Malaysian Public Holidays
Classes are off on public holidays. You can explore the country!
Flexible Entry
Join at any intake break. No long waits to get started.
2026 Intake Dates
Each row shows a complete monthly cycle: when term starts, holidays off, final exams, and the break before the next intake.
| Month | Start Term | Public Holiday | Finals Exam | Break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 5th Jan | 1st - 2nd January | 29th Jan | 30th Jan - 1st Feb |
February | 2nd Feb | 12th, 17th - 18th Feb | 26th Feb | 27th Feb - 1st Mar |
March | 2nd Mar | 7th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd Mar | 30th Mar | 31st Mar |
April | 1st Apr | - | 29th Apr | 30th Apr - 3rd May |
May | 4th May | 1st, 27th & 31st May | 28th May | 29th May - 1st Jun |
June | 3rd Jun | 1st, 2nd, 17th Jun | 29th Jun | 30th Jun |
JulyNext Intake | 1st Jul | - | 30th Jul | 31st Jul - 2nd Aug |
August | 3rd Aug | 25th & 31st Aug | 27th Aug | 28th Aug - 31st Aug |
September | 1st Sep | 16th Sep | 29th Sep | 30th Sep |
October | 1st Oct | - | 29th Oct | 30th Oct - 1st Nov |
November | 2nd Nov | 8th & 9th Nov | 27th Nov | 28th Nov - 30th Nov |
December | 1st Dec | 11th & 25th Dec | 30th Dec | 31st Dec |
January
Public Holiday: 1st - 2nd January
Finals Exam: 29th Jan
Break: 30th Jan - 1st Feb
February
Public Holiday: 12th, 17th - 18th Feb
Finals Exam: 26th Feb
Break: 27th Feb - 1st Mar
March
Public Holiday: 7th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd Mar
Finals Exam: 30th Mar
Break: 31st Mar
April
Public Holiday: -
Finals Exam: 29th Apr
Break: 30th Apr - 3rd May
May
Public Holiday: 1st, 27th & 31st May
Finals Exam: 28th May
Break: 29th May - 1st Jun
June
Public Holiday: 1st, 2nd, 17th Jun
Finals Exam: 29th Jun
Break: 30th Jun
July
Next IntakePublic Holiday: -
Finals Exam: 30th Jul
Break: 31st Jul - 2nd Aug
August
Public Holiday: 25th & 31st Aug
Finals Exam: 27th Aug
Break: 28th Aug - 31st Aug
September
Public Holiday: 16th Sep
Finals Exam: 29th Sep
Break: 30th Sep
October
Public Holiday: -
Finals Exam: 29th Oct
Break: 30th Oct - 1st Nov
November
Public Holiday: 8th & 9th Nov
Finals Exam: 27th Nov
Break: 28th Nov - 30th Nov
December
Public Holiday: 11th & 25th Dec
Finals Exam: 30th Dec
Break: 31st Dec
Please note: Dates may change subject to government announcements regarding public holidays. Contact us for the most up-to-date schedule.
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July 2026
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