Day of Arafah 2025, School Holiday & Public Holiday Dates

The date of the Day of Arafah 2025, the celebration of the Day of Arafah, school holidays and public holidays, reminds us that the Day of Arafah is an important Islamic festival celebrated every year on the 9th day of Zulhijjah, in the Islamic Hijri calendar.

Although not a public holiday in all states in Malaysia, it has deep religious significance for Muslims across the country, especially for those who are performing the Hajj pilgrimage. It is the day when pilgrims gather at the Arafah Plateau to perform Wukuf. In addition, the Day of Arafah is also a day of fasting for those who are not performing the Hajj.

The Day of Arafah is an important day for Muslims.

Date of the Day of Arafah 2025

Announcement of the Official Date for the Day of Arafah Holiday 2025

If you refer to the 2025 federal and state public holiday schedule by kabinet.gov.my, the Day of Arafah will be celebrated in Malaysia on:

June 6, 2025 (Friday) – Day of Arafah (Kelantan & Terengganu)

June 2025

School Holidays in Conjunction with the Public Holiday of Arafah Day 2025

All students in Malaysia will enjoy the Day of Arafah holiday based on their school group in 2025. These dates will help students, parents, and even teachers plan their celebrations and travel arrangements effectively.

Group A

(Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu)

6 June 2025 (Friday) – During Term 1 Holiday of the 2025/2026 Session (All States).

Group B

(Mellaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, WP Labuan and WP Putrajaya)

6 June 2025 (Friday) – During Term 1 Holiday of the 2025/2026 Session (All States).

If you plan ahead, keep in mind that the school will follow the government's public holiday schedule without additional holidays.

The Ministry of Education has not announced any special/additional arrangements for the celebration of Arafah Day 2025. You can check the official MOE portal for any latest information on the academic calendar as the celebration date approaches.

Celebration of the Day of Arafah in Malaysia

The Day of Arafah is an important Islamic festival celebrated annually on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah, in the Islamic Hijri calendar. On the day of Arafah, pilgrims go to Mount Arafah to perform a ritual prayer. On this day, Muslims in their respective countries are encouraged to observe a voluntary fast called the Fast of Arafah.

For Muslims who do not perform the Hajj, the Day of Arafah is a day of fasting, prayer, and seeking forgiveness, believed to be able to erase previous and future sins.

There are many advantages of the Day of Arafah, including:

Standing at Arafat is one of the pillars of Hajj. – Abdulrahman bin Ya'mur narrated that the Prophet Muhammad SAW said: "Hajj is Arafah." (Hadith narrated by At-Tirmidhi)
Eid for Muslims – Uqbah bin Amir RA narrated that the Messenger of Allah SAW said: “The Day of Arafah, the Day of Sacrifice and the days of Tashreeq (11, 12 and 13 Dhul-Hijjah) are our Eid days, and they are days of eating and drinking.” (Hadith narrated by Abu Daud, At-Tirmidhi and An-Nasa’i)
The greatness of praying on the Day of Arafah – Abdullah bin 'Amr narrated that the Prophet SAW said: “The best supplication is the supplication on the Day of Arafah.” (Hadith narrated by At-Tirmidhi)
Fasting on that day expiates the sins of the year before and after. – Abu Qatadah RA narrated that when the Messenger of Allah SAW was asked about fasting on the Day of Arafah, he said: “Fasting on that day expiates the sins of the past and the coming year.” (Hadith narrated by Muslim)
The day of forgiveness and deliverance from hellfire – Aisha RA narrated that the Prophet SAW said: “There is no day on which more of HIS servants are freed from the fire of Hell than on the Day of Arafah.” (Hadith narrated by Muslim)

Muslims around the world connect spiritually with those performing the Hajj, strengthening global bonds of faith.

Muslims spend the day in increased worship, including reciting prayers, remembering Allah, and being grateful. Since the Day of Arafah is before Eid, Muslims also make practical and spiritual preparations for Hari Raya Hajj.

Date of the Day of Arafah by Year

2025 June 6 Friday
2026 May 26 Tuesday
2027 May 16 Sunday

Dates are based on the Islamic lunar calendar and are subject to moon sighting and confirmation by Malaysian Islamic authorities.

The Day of Arafah is a day to reset intentions, seek forgiveness, and deepen one's relationship with Allah.

Happy Arafah Day!!!

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