School Schedule During Ramadan: February 18–21 Independent Study
The government has issued a Joint Circular on Learning During Ramadan 1447 H/2026 CE through the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, the Ministry of Religious Affairs, and the Ministry of Home Affairs. The policy regulates learning patterns from mid-February through post-Eid al-Fitr 2026 using a combined scheme of independent study and in-person learning at educational institutions.
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu’ti stated the arrangement is intended to ensure the learning process remains effective while also serving as a momentum for strengthening students’ character and spirituality. The government emphasized an adaptive and humanistic approach, with assignments that are simple, enjoyable, and minimize the use of gadgets and the internet.
Based on the Joint Circular, from February 18 to 21, 2026, learning will be conducted independently within the family environment, houses of worship, and the community. Schools are asked to assign tasks that do not burden students. Subsequently, from February 23 through March 14, 2026, learning resumes at schools, madrasas, and religious education institutions with additional activities to strengthen faith, piety, leadership, and social awareness. Muslim students are encouraged to participate in Quran recitation, short Islamic boarding programs, and Islamic studies, while non-Muslim students attend spiritual guidance according to their respective religions and beliefs.
The joint Eid al-Fitr holiday runs from March 16–20 and March 23–27, 2026. Teaching and learning activities return to normal on March 30, 2026.
According to the Joint Circular, regional governments and Ministry of Religious Affairs regional offices are asked to prepare learning plans during Ramadan and align their implementation at educational institutions. Mu’ti also urged heads of educational institutions to adjust learning activities, including reducing the intensity of physical activities such as physical education, strengthening formative assessments, and giving special attention to children with special needs and students at risk of falling behind.
Additionally, educational institutions are required to safeguard school assets during the holiday period and provide reporting channels for parents and guardians regarding student safety and protection. The role of parents or guardians, particularly during independent learning at home, is to accompany children in practicing the 7 Habits of Great Indonesian Children and strengthening literacy, numeracy, and character; to manage gadget and internet use wisely; to encourage children’s involvement in social and religious activities; and to protect children from all forms of violence, exploitation, and child marriage.
Abdul Mu’ti stressed that collaboration among schools, families, and the government is the key to the successful implementation of this policy. “We call on all regional governments, educational institutions, and parents to work together. Ramadan must serve as a space for strong character education while ensuring children’s right to learn is optimally fulfilled,” he said.
Through this policy, the government hopes that learning during Ramadan 1447 Hijriah can take place in an orderly, adaptive manner that supports the realization of an Indonesian generation that is knowledgeable, noble in character, and competitive.