(For Diploma courses only)
Our academic year is divided into four terms. Each term lasts 13 weeks: 9 teaching weeks, 1 study week, 1 examination week and a 2-week term break.
SOMA is closed on public holidays, and no lessons are held on these days.
List of 2026 Public Holidays
New Year’s Day: 1 Jan
Chinese New Year: 17-18 Feb
Hari Raya Puasa: 20 Mar
Good Friday: 3 Apr
Labour Day: 1 May
Hari Raya Haji: 27 May
Vesak Day: 31 May
National Day: 9 Aug
Deepavali: 8 Nov
Christmas Day: 25 Dec
View our Activities Calendar here.