Sample Announcements for the 2026 Islamic New Year Holiday for Schools and Companies
The government has designated the 2026 Islamic New Year commemoration as a national holiday. Many agencies and institutions are beginning to draft holiday circulars. Below are sample announcements for the 2026 Islamic New Year holiday that can be used as a reference so that operational information can be clearly conveyed to all relevant parties.
1 Muharram 1448 Hijriah Holiday Schedule
Based on the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB 3 Menteri) on National Holidays and Collective Leave for 2026, the commemoration of 1 Muharram 1448 H falls on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. This date has been officially designated by the government as a national holiday. For companies or agencies that observe weekend holidays on Saturday and Sunday, this moment has the potential to become a long weekend. Employees only need to take annual leave on Monday, 15 June 2026, to get a four-day consecutive holiday.
Sample Announcements for the 2026 Islamic New Year Holiday
Here is a collection of sample announcements for the 2026 Islamic New Year holiday.
- Official Company Announcement
In connection with the commemoration of the Islamic New Year 1 Muharram 1448 Hijriah, we hereby inform you that all office operational activities will be closed on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. Employees who plan to apply for annual leave on Monday, 15 June 2026 (a sandwiched day), are required to fill out the application form no later than 10 June 2026. Company operational activities will resume as normal on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. Thank you.
- Public Service Agency Announcement
All residents are hereby informed that, in observance of the national holiday of 1 Muharram 1448 H, all service counters will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. For residents requiring emergency services, please contact our standby centre hotline, which remains operational 24 hours. Face-to-face and administrative services will reopen on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, with normal operating hours. Thank you.
- Brief WhatsApp Group Announcement (Internal)
Good morning, colleagues. A reminder that Tuesday, 16 June 2026, is the Islamic New Year national holiday. The office is closed and there is no attendance check. Enjoy the holiday and see you again on Wednesday!
- Official School Announcement for Parents/Guardians
In welcoming the Islamic New Year 1 Muharram 1448 Hijriah, face-to-face teaching and learning activities at the school will be suspended on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. Students are encouraged to spend the holiday participating in religious activities at local mosques and increasing sunnah worship. Students are required to return to school and follow normal learning activities on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. Thank you.
- University/Campus Announcement
Based on the academic calendar and the Joint Ministerial Decree, all lecture activities and academic administration services are closed on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in observance of 1 Muharram 1448 H. For replacement classes on schedules affected by the holiday, class leaders are requested to coordinate directly with the respective course lecturers.
- Mosque/Community Activity Announcement
Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. All congregants and residents are hereby informed that, in connection with the Islamic New Year holiday on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, the weekly routine study session will be temporarily suspended. As a replacement, we invite you to attend the Grand Muharram Tabligh Akbar event, which will be held on the eve of the new year at the grand mosque.