Holiday breaks
Group B school holidays: family trips from Penang
Malaysia's Ministry of Education 2027 academic calendar puts Penang (Pulau Pinang) in Group B for government and government-aided schools. Group B holidays are 6–14 March, the mid-year break of 22 May – 6 June, 28 August – 5 September and the year-end break of 4–31 December 2027, all inclusive. The 2028 return is not inferred. Festival additions and state exceptions on later pages of the calendar are not included here, and Group A states have different dates. Private schools and employer leave are not covered.
The example this page uses
- From
- Penang
- Travelling as
- Family · 4 people
- Trip length
- 7 days
- Month
- May
- Total budget
- MYR 30,000
- Currency
- MYR
The trip tool works by month, not exact holiday dates. Results are modelled estimates, not live fares. Change any value after opening it.
Official dates and scope
| Group B: 6–14 Mar 2027; mid-year 22 May – 6 Jun 2027 | Government school pupils, Group B states (incl. Kuala Lumpur and Penang); Group A differs. |
| Group B: 28 Aug – 5 Sep 2027; year-end 4–31 Dec 2027 (inclusive) | Government school pupils, Group B states (incl. Kuala Lumpur and Penang); Group A differs. |
Destinations that fit this example
Example: from Penang, 7 days, total budget MYR 30,000, May. Edit any of it in the trip tool.
- VietnamVietnamEstimated whole trip12,150–20,300 MYRWithin budget · Fine in MayOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers culture and cities.
- India Golden TriangleIndiaEstimated whole trip14,000–23,800 MYRWithin budget · Off-season in MayOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers culture and cities.
- ThailandThailandEstimated whole trip12,450–20,600 MYRWithin budget · Off-season in MayOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers culture and cities.
- CambodiaCambodiaEstimated whole trip10,100–19,400 MYRWithin budget · Off-season in MayOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers culture.
- Sri LankaSri LankaEstimated whole trip13,850–23,250 MYRWithin budget · Off-season in MayOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers culture.
- Kerala & GoaIndiaEstimated whole trip11,500–19,550 MYRWithin budget · Off-season in MayOne of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers culture.
What to weigh
- The sixteen-day mid-year break is the example; the March and August breaks are nine days each.
- Festival holidays can add days; check the full calendar and your school.
- The shortlist is ranked on modelled cost only; it does not filter by flight time, direct service, weather or entry rules. Check those yourself.
- The budget is an editable illustration in local currency for a family of four, not a typical, recommended or guaranteed amount.
Questions
- Is Penang in Group A or B?
- Group B in the 2027 calendar.
- Are these live prices?
- No. They are modelled whole-trip estimates for the example inputs shown. Change the departure city, days, budget or party to recalculate.
Sources
- Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2027 — Government school pupils, Group B states (incl. Kuala Lumpur and Penang); Group A differs.
Checked 2026-10-12. Always confirm with your own school, employer or authority.
Related breaks
Photo credits
- Taewangkorea · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Yann; edited by Jim Carter · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Mastertongapollo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wrobell · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Augustus Binu : flickr · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Costs are modelled estimates for the example inputs, not live holiday fares or exact-date availability. Calendar facts quote official sources for the scope stated; travel tips are editorial planning suggestions.