Recent Developments: Idul Adha 2026 Date Fixed and English to Become Mandatory Subject

Several significant social and policy developments occurred in Indonesia on Sunday (17/5), ranging from the official determination of the 2026 Idul Adha holiday to the introduction of English as a mandatory subject for primary school students in the 2027 academic year.

Government Sets Idul Adha 1447 Hijriah for Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Through the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag), the government announced that 1 Zulhijah 1447 Hijriah/2026 AD will fall on Monday, 18 May 2026, meaning Eid al-Adha will be observed on Wednesday, 27 May 2026. “Based on the results of hisab (calculation) and hilal (crescent moon) reports, it has been agreed that 1 Zulhijah 1447 Hijriah falls on Monday, 18 May 2026, thus Eid al-Adha falls on Wednesday, 27 May 2026,” stated Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar during the Sidang Isbat session in Jakarta.

76th Anniversary of Fatayat NU: A Momentum to Strengthen Women’s Service

The Central Leadership of Fatayat NU commemorated the organisation’s 76th anniversary at Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, marking a moment to strengthen the dedication of Nahdliyin women to the community, nation, and humanity. “Fatayat is present not merely to make claims, but to prove itself through concrete steps in women’s empowerment across various fields, including religion, health, education, and economic empowerment,” said the General Secretary of PP Fatayat NU, Ela Siti Nuryamah.

National Book Day: National Library Positions Literacy as the Foundation for Human Capital

The National Library of Indonesia (Perpusnas) reaffirmed its commitment to making literacy the foundation for human development and national dignity during its 46th anniversary and National Book Day celebrations in Jakarta. The Head of Perpusnas, E. Aminudin Aziz, stated that this 46th anniversary is not just an institutional celebration, but a reaffirmation of the library’s role as a space for knowledge, culture, and the nation’s future.

Perpusnas Organises ‘Literacy Run’ to Promote Reading and Healthy Living

To mark its 46th anniversary, the National Library held a ‘Literacy Run’ to foster reading habits alongside a healthy lifestyle. The Head of Perpusnas, E. Aminudin Aziz, noted that the event serves as a commitment to continuously oversee and support literacy programmes.

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education: English to be Mandatory for Primary Students in 2027

The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu’ti, has introduced the plan for English to become a compulsory subject for primary school (SD) students starting in the 2027 academic year. “Starting in 2027, English will become a mandatory subject beginning from Grade 3 of primary school,” said Minister Abdul Mu’ti during the inauguration of the Education Revitalisation Programme at SMKN 1 Sikur in East Lombok.