ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Key academic dates, term periods, examinations and holidays for the SIFAS Academy.
ACADEMIC YEAR
July 2026 - June 2027
TERM BREAK
December 2026
EXAMINATION PERIOD
29 May - 4 July 2026
Classes will not be held nor
compensated across all disciplines on
Public and Cultural Holidays.
SIFAS Cultural Holidays and
Special Holidays are shown in red.
*Tentative dates, subject to confirmation.
PUBLIC & SIFAS CULTURAL HOLIDAYS
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 Jan 2026, Thursday |
| Basant Panchami | 23 Jan 2026, Friday |
| Chinese New Year | 17 Feb 2026 – 18 Feb 2026, Tuesday to Wednesday |
| Hari Raya Puasa | 21 Mar 2026, Saturday |
| Good Friday | 3 Apr 2026, Friday |
| Mummoorthigal Vizha | Subject to confirmation* |
| Tamil New Year | 14 Apr 2026, Tuesday |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2026, Friday |
| Hari Raya Haji | 27 May 2026, Wednesday |
| Vesak Day | 31 May 2026, Sunday |
| National Day | 9 Aug 2026, Sunday |
| Saraswathi Pooja | 19 Oct 2026, Monday |
| Deepavali | 8 Nov 2026, Sunday |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026, Friday |