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For Singapore and Malaysia families

Year-end school holidays in Batam

Singapore schools break on 21 November, Malaysian schools on 4 or 5 December. Both restart in the first week of January. Checked 5 November 2026.

When schools are out

SchoolsHolidayBack to schoolSource
Singapore: primary, secondary and MOE Kindergarten21 November 2026 to 31 December 20264 January 2027 for Primary 1 and K1, 5 January for Primary 2 to 6 and K2MOE Singapore
2027
Malaysia: Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu4 December 2026 to 31 December 20264 January 2027KPM Malaysia
2027
Malaysia: Johor, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and all other states5 December 2026 to 31 December 20264 January 2027KPM Malaysia
2027

Junior colleges and Millennia Institute in Singapore break later, on 28 November. Schools in Riau Islands, Batam's own province, follow the province's calendar .

Family hotels and their year-end offers

Facilities and prices come from each hotel's own site. Prices change, so confirm before you book.

Holiday Inn Resort Batam

Waterfront City

  • Panda Kids Club, water slide, outdoor playground, kids' wall climbing and games room, all daily 8am to 9pm. Hotel
  • Kids' pool: Monday to Friday 3pm to 9pm, weekends 11am to 11pm. Hotel
  • Kids eat free at Terrace Café when dining with a paying adult. The page gives no age limit, so ask first. Hotel
  • Free two-way land transfer to Sekupang and Waterfront ferry terminals, and a daily Grand Batam shopping shuttle (11am out, 3pm back). Book ahead. Hotel

Year-End Holiday Getaway 2026

From SGD 352 nett for 2 persons

Stay 21 November to 30 December 2026, 3 days 2 nights.

One Bedroom Suite, 20 selected drinks, and a 30-minute foot massage for two. Ask about children and the ferry, as the page does not say.

See the offer

Harris Resort Batam Waterfront

Waterfront City

  • Dino Kids Club, kids' pool, baby pool and games room. The main pool has roller balls, floating mattresses and a rain pool. Hotel
  • Family rooms for 2 adults and 2 children under 11. Baby cot free, subject to availability. Hotel
  • Children aged 5 to 11 pay half for breakfast. Hotel

We found no year-end offer on its site. Ask the hotel for December rates.

Montigo Resorts Nongsa

Nongsa

  • TILO Kids Club at the resort. Hotel

Year End Holiday Stay

From SGD 255++ per night

Book and stay by 20 December 2026. Non-refundable.

Breakfast, free breakfast for kids, one activity, IDR 500,000 resort credit, and return shuttle from Nongsapura.

See the offer

Turi Beach Resort

Nongsa

School Holiday Deals

Stay until 20 December 2026. Book at least 7 days ahead. Promo code HOLIDAY.

Two-way ferry for two with fuel surcharge, breakfast, one meal for two at Amazon Seafood Restaurant, and transfers.

See the offer

Holiday Season

Stay 1 to 30 December 2026. Promo code SEASON.

Breakfast for two, some dinners, a foam party, kids' activities, and transfer from Nongsapura.

See the offer

All Batam hotels · Resorts · Christmas and New Year offers

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Where kids can play

Indoors at the malls

Good for rain or the midday heat. Full list with sources

Outdoors

BP Batam's official list includes Mega Wisata Ocarina and Taman Rusa. BP Batam

Theme parks, water parks, zoos and play places on our map. Check hours and prices with each venue.

Infinite Studio Kota TuaKebun Binatang MiniKiddos Playland PanbilKiddy Kiddy (Mall Botania 2)Queen Garden WaterboomTaman Gajah MadaTaman rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace HotelThamrin City Go KartsTop 100 Water ParkWaterboom Dreamland

Beaches · All holiday places · Where to eat · Halal travel

Getting there

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From Singapore

By ferry. Choose your terminal by where you are staying: Nongsapura for the Nongsa resorts, Sekupang or Waterfront for Waterfront City.

Ferry times

From Malaysia

Ferry from Johor, or direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Subang and Penang. BP Batam

Johor ferries · Flights to Batam

Visas, forms and arrival rules

What's on in Batam in December

  • 12 Dec: Batam Bersepeda, a community cycling event
  • 18 Dec: Batam's anniversary ceremony at Dataran Engku Putri
  • 20 Dec: Pawai Budaya, a culture parade of about 5,000 people
  • 23 Dec: Anniversary reception with public entertainment

Batam Tourism Office