PETALING JAYA: All schools have been given an additional holiday for Hari Raya Aidilfitri and the break will now start on March 18, says the Education Ministry.
"The ministry has announced an additional holiday on March 18 (Wed) for all schools nationwide in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration in 2026. The additional holiday is intended to give teachers, students, and parents time to make the necessary preparations for celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Based on the 2026 Academic Calendar, schools in Group A (Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu) have been allocated one additional holiday on 19 March 2026 (Thursday), while schools in Group B have been allocated two additional holidays on March 19 and 20 (Thursday and Friday)," it said in a statement.
Group B states are Melaka, Johor, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya.
"It is hoped that these additional holidays will provide sufficient time for teachers, students, and parents to prepare for Hari Raya Aidilfitri in an orderly manner, in line with the ministry's aspiration to always prioritize the well-being of the education community," it said.
Previously, it was announced that Group B states will have March 20 off as well, and that the term break will be combined with the festive holidays.
