Academic Calendar
Comprehensive schedule of term dates, mid-term breaks, public holidays, and key institutional milestones for the 2026/2027 academic session at Alif International School.
Academic Terms
Term Dates & Schedules
Academic Term
Term 1
COMPLETED
Term Opens
5 January 2026
Term Closes
30 April 2026
Teaching Weeks
10 weeks
Mid-Term Vacation Break
26 October 2026 – 1 November 2026
Academic Term
Term 2
UPCOMING
Term Opens
6 January 2027
Term Closes
2 April 2027
Teaching Weeks
13 weeks
Mid-Term Vacation Break
22 February 2027 – 28 February 2027
Academic Term
Term 3
UPCOMING
Term Opens
20 April 2027
Term Closes
9 July 2027
Teaching Weeks
11 weeks
Official Closures
Holidays & Observances
2026/2027 academic session
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi)
September 25, 2026 (approx.)
Islamic ObservanceSchool closed in observance of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Deepavali (Diwali)
November 8, 2026
Public HolidayFestival of Lights public holiday.
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Public HolidayChristmas public holiday.
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Public HolidayNew Year public holiday.
Thaipusam
February 11, 2027
Public HolidayThaipusam public holiday.
Eid al-Fitr
March 20–21, 2027 (approx.)
Islamic ObservanceSchool closed for Eid al-Fitr celebration — 2 days.
Good Friday
April 2, 2027
Public HolidayGood Friday public holiday.
Labour Day
May 1, 2027
Public HolidayWorkers' Day public holiday.
Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Aidiladha)
May 27, 2027 (approx.)
Islamic ObservanceSchool closed for Eid al-Adha.
Wesak Day
June 7, 2027
Public HolidayPublic holiday.
Year-End Examinations (Term 3)
June 20 – July 4, 2027
Exam PeriodFinal year examinations for all classes. No cocurricular activities.
End of Year School Break
July 10 – September 5, 2027
School ClosureAnnual long school break between academic years.
Category Legend
Public Holiday
Islamic Observance
School Closure
Exam Period
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