A total of 420,879 candidates are registered to sit the 2026 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations across 3,334 examination centres nationwide. The exams will run from October 26 to December 17, covering oral, practical, listening, and written tests [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
The Bahasa Melayu Oral (Speaking) Test will take place from October 26 to 29, followed by the English Language Oral (Speaking) Test from November 2 to 5 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. The Science Practical Test is scheduled from November 16 to 18. The written examinations will start on November 23 and conclude on December 17 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
There is a discrepancy in official sources regarding the dates for the Bahasa Melayu and English Language Listening Tests. Some sources list the Bahasa Melayu Listening Test on November 30 and the English Language Listening Test on December 1 [1, 2, 5]. Others claim these tests will be held earlier, on November 23 and 24 respectively [3, 4, 6].
The Ministry of Education said, "The Examinations Board will announce the complete timetable for the 2026 SPM examination in the near future. MOE is committed to doing its best to ensure that the examination is conducted smoothly and in an orderly manner" [3].
