Academic Calendar
There are three terms in an academic year, each with a mid-term break. The 2027 calendar below is tentative and may still change slightly.
Term dates 2027
The 2027 school year starts on Thursday 7 January 2027. Boarders return the day before, on Wednesday 6 January.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 7 January 2027 | Friday 2 April 2027 | About 12 weeks |
| Term 2 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Wednesday 21 July 2027 | About 14 weeks |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 17 August 2027 | Tuesday 30 November 2027 | About 15 weeks |
Key dates, Term 1
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan | New Year's Day Public holiday |
| Wed 6 Jan | Boarders return; Israk and Mikraj Public holiday |
| Thu 7 Jan | Start of Term 1 |
| 5–14 Feb | Mid-term break (includes Chinese New Year, 6–8 Feb) |
| Mon 15 Feb | Nuzul Al-Quran (school replacement holiday) |
| Tue 16 Feb | Term resumes |
| 6–14 Mar | Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday (public holiday 10–11 Mar) |
| 22–26 Mar | Term examination |
| Fri 2 Apr | End of Term 1 |
Key dates, Term 2
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sun 11 Apr | Boarders return |
| Mon 12 Apr | Start of Term 2 |
| Fri 16 Apr | Report Card Day |
| Sat 1 May | Labour Day Public holiday |
| 15–23 May | Mid-term break (includes the Birthday of the Raja of Perlis on 17 May, Hari Raya Haji on 17–18 May and Wesak Day on 20 May) |
| Mon 24 May | Term resumes |
| Sun 6 Jun | Awal Muharram Public holiday |
| Mon 7 Jun | The King's Birthday Public holiday |
| 5–9 Jul | Term examination |
| 19–21 Jul | H-Explore |
| Wed 21 Jul | End of Term 2 |
| Sun 15 Aug | Milad un Nabi Public holiday (replacement holiday Mon 16 Aug) |
Key dates, Term 3
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon 16 Aug | Boarders return |
| Tue 17 Aug | Start of Term 3 |
| Fri 20 Aug | Report Card Day |
| 30–31 Aug | National Day holiday Public holiday 31 Aug |
| Thu 16 Sep | Malaysia Day Public holiday |
| 23–31 Oct | Mid-term break (includes Deepavali, 28 Oct) |
| Mon 1 Nov | Term resumes |
| 15–19 Nov | Term examination |
| Fri 26 Nov | Return of locker keys |
| Tue 30 Nov | Speech Day and end of Term 3 |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Public holiday |
| Sun 26 Dec | Israk and Mikraj Public holiday (replacement holiday Mon 27 Dec) |
The 2027 calendar is tentative. Exeat weekends for termly boarders and the first school day of 2028 will be confirmed later. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the Management reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.
The rest of 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Term dates 2026
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday 12 January 2026 | Friday 17 April 2026 |
| Term 2 | Monday 27 April 2026 | Friday 7 August 2026 |
| Term 3 | Wednesday 2 September 2026 | Friday 4 December 2026 |
Key dates 2026
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Questions about the school year
When does the 2027 school year start?
Term 1 of 2027 starts on Thursday 7 January 2027, and boarders return on Wednesday 6 January. The 2027 calendar is tentative and may still change slightly.
How many terms are there in a school year at Harvest Academy?
Three. In 2027, Term 1 runs from 7 January to 2 April, Term 2 from 12 April to 21 July and Term 3 from 17 August to 30 November, each with a mid-term break.
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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