Academic Calendar
There are three terms in an academic year. The calendar is usually prepared during October/November and posted here in November or December after being finalised.
Term dates 2026
The 2027 calendar, including the first day of the 2027 intake, will be published here once finalised.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday 12 January 2026 | Friday 17 April 2026 | About 14 weeks |
| Term 2 | Monday 27 April 2026 | Friday 7 August 2026 | About 15 weeks |
| Term 3 | Wednesday 2 September 2026 | Friday 4 December 2026 | About 13 weeks |
Key dates, Term 1
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sun 11 Jan | Boarders return |
| Mon 12 Jan | Start of Term 1 |
| Sat 17 Jan | Israk and Mikraj Public holiday |
| 14–23 Feb | Mid-term break (includes Chinese New Year, 17–18 Feb) |
| Tue 24 Feb | Term resumes |
| Sat 7 Mar | Nuzul Al-Quran Public holiday |
| 19–29 Mar | Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday (public holiday 21–23 Mar) |
| 6–10 Apr | Term examination |
| Fri 17 Apr | End of Term 1 |
Key dates, Term 2
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sun 26 Apr | Boarders return |
| Mon 27 Apr | Start of Term 2 |
| Thu 30 Apr | Report Card Day |
| Fri 1 May | Labour Day Public holiday |
| Sun 17 May | Birthday of the Raja of Perlis Public holiday |
| 23 May – 2 Jun | Mid-term break (includes Hari Raya Haji, Wesak Day and the King's Birthday) |
| Wed 3 Jun | Term resumes |
| Wed 17 Jun | Awal Muharram Public holiday |
| 22–28 Jul | Term examination |
| 5–7 Aug | H-Explore |
| Fri 7 Aug | End of Term 2 |
| Tue 25 Aug | Milad un Nabi Public holiday |
| Mon 31 Aug | National Day Public holiday |
Key dates, Term 3
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue 1 Sep | Boarders return |
| Wed 2 Sep | Start of Term 3 |
| Fri 4 Sep | Report Card Day |
| Wed 16 Sep | Malaysia Day Public holiday |
| 3–11 Oct | Mid-term break |
| Mon 12 Oct | Term resumes |
| 8–9 Nov | Deepavali Public holiday |
| 23–27 Nov | Term examination |
| Wed 2 Dec | Return of locker keys |
| Fri 4 Dec | Speech Day and end of Term 3 |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Public holiday |
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the Management reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.
Questions about the school year
How many terms are there in a school year at Harvest Academy?
Three. In 2026, Term 1 runs from 12 January to 17 April, Term 2 from 27 April to 7 August and Term 3 from 2 September to 4 December, each with a mid-term break.
When does the 2027 school year start?
The school year starts in January. The first day of 2027 will be confirmed when the 2027 calendar is finalised, usually in November or December.
How are parents kept informed about progress?
Parents receive three academic reports each year and attend at least one formal parent-teacher meeting. Report Card Days are shown in the calendar above.
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