School Holiday Schedule for Eid al-Fitr 2026
The government has established the 2026 school holiday schedule to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. The schedule has been set through a Joint Circular (SEB) from the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, the Minister of Religious Affairs, and the Minister of Internal Affairs Number 5 of 2026, Number 2 of 2026, and Number 400.1/857/SJ concerning Learning Activities During Ramadan 1447 H/2026 CE. This circular was issued on 13 February 2026.
The government projects that Eid al-Fitr 1447 H will fall on Saturday, 21 March 2026, and Sunday, 22 March 2026. However, the official announcement by the government will await the results of the judicial sighting (sidang isbat) towards the end of Ramadan.
National Holidays and Joint Leave
The national holidays and joint leave for Eid al-Fitr coincide closely with Nyepi, the Hindu New Year celebration. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, 18 March 2026: Joint leave for Nyepi, Saka New Year 1948
Thursday, 19 March 2026: Nyepi, Saka New Year 1948
Friday, 20 March 2026: Joint leave for Eid al-Fitr 1447 H
Saturday, 21 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 H (First Day)
Sunday, 22 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 H (Second Day)
Monday, 23 March 2026: Joint leave for Eid al-Fitr
Tuesday, 24 March 2026: Joint leave for Eid al-Fitr
School Holiday Schedule for Students
According to the joint circular, the 2026 Eid holiday for school students is scheduled to run for approximately one week. The school holiday schedule comprises ten working days:
Monday, 16 March 2026: School holiday
Tuesday, 17 March 2026: School holiday
Wednesday, 18 March 2026: School holiday (coinciding with Nyepi joint leave)
Thursday, 19 March 2026: School holiday (coinciding with Nyepi)
Friday, 20 March 2026: School holiday (coinciding with Eid al-Fitr joint leave)
Monday, 23 March 2026: School holiday (coinciding with Eid al-Fitr joint leave)
Tuesday, 24 March 2026: School holiday (coinciding with Eid al-Fitr joint leave)
Wednesday, 25 March 2026: School holiday
Thursday, 26 March 2026: School holiday
Friday, 27 March 2026: School holiday
Learning activities at schools, madrasahs, early childhood education units, and religious education units will resume on 30 March 2026. However, the holiday schedule may vary in each region in accordance with the policies of the respective local authorities.