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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Mar 10: The Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) has announced an additional school holiday on Mar 18 for all schools nationwide in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.

In a statement today, the ministry said the additional holiday is intended to allow teachers, students and parents sufficient time to prepare for the festive celebration.

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According to the 2026 Academic Calendar, schools in Group A states (Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu) have already been allocated one additional holiday on Mar 19.

Meanwhile, schools in Group B states (Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, the Federal Territory of Labuan, and the Federal Territory of Putrajaya) have been allocated two additional holidays on March 19-20.

The ministry said the additional holiday is expected to provide adequate time for the education community to prepare for Hari Raya Aidilfitri in an orderly manner, in line with its commitment to prioritising the well-being of teachers, students and parents. — DayakDaily