SPM 2026 Dates: Written, Speaking & Practical
The dates announced by Lembaga Peperiksaan, KPM: Bahasa Melayu speaking test: 26 – 29 October 2026; English speaking test: 2 – 5 November 2026; Science practical tests: 16 – 18 November 2026; and Written papers: 23 November – 17 December 2026. Dates can change; confirm at Jadual waktu SPM 2026 (Lembaga Peperiksaan).
26 – 29 October 2026
Official source: Jadual waktu SPM 2026 (Lembaga Peperiksaan)Announced dates
| What | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bahasa Melayu speaking test | 26 – 29 October 2026 | Kenyataan media KPM, 18 Ogos 2026 |
| English speaking test | 2 – 5 November 2026 | Kenyataan media KPM, 18 Ogos 2026 |
| Science practical tests | 16 – 18 November 2026 | Kenyataan media KPM, 18 Ogos 2026 |
| Written papers | 23 November – 17 December 2026 | Kenyataan media KPM, 18 Ogos 2026 |
The listening tests are not listed here because two official documents give different dates: the KPM media statement says 30 November (BM) and 1 December (English), while the Lembaga Peperiksaan timetable puts them on 23 and 24 November. Follow the Lembaga Peperiksaan timetable and confirm with your school.
Previous cycles
| Cycle | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SPM 2025Written papers | 25 November – 23 December 2025 | Kenyataan media KPM, 31 Oktober 2025 |
What to do now
- Download the official timetable and mark your own papers; each subject has its own date.
- Matriculation applications usually open around the exam period. Do not wait for results to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
When does SPM 2026 start?
The dates announced by Lembaga Peperiksaan, KPM: Bahasa Melayu speaking test: 26 – 29 October 2026; English speaking test: 2 – 5 November 2026; Science practical tests: 16 – 18 November 2026; and Written papers: 23 November – 17 December 2026. Dates can change; confirm at Jadual waktu SPM 2026 (Lembaga Peperiksaan).
What were the dates in previous cycles for SPM 2026 examination?
SPM 2025, written papers: 25 November – 23 December 2025.
Where is the official date announced?
Lembaga Peperiksaan, KPM announces it, and the official source is Jadual waktu SPM 2026 (Lembaga Peperiksaan). Other sites, this page included, only report it; if they differ, follow the official source.
What should I do now?
Download the official timetable and mark your own papers; each subject has its own date. Matriculation applications usually open around the exam period. Do not wait for results to apply.
Other key dates
Reviewed on 1 October 2026. Dates are announced, and can be changed, by the authority. This page reports official sources; confirm on the official site before you decide.