Pekanbaru -- The Riau Provincial Education Office (Disdik) has officially regulated the implementation of learning during the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijri, while also setting the Eid al-Fitr holiday schedule for high school (SMA), vocational high school (SMK), and special needs (SLB) educational institutions under the authority of the Riau Provincial Government.

This policy is outlined in Circular Letter from the Head of the Riau Provincial Education Office Number 100.3.4.1/DISDIK12/2026/44, issued on February 4, 2026. The circular serves as a guideline for all schools in adjusting teaching and learning activities to remain effective yet adaptable to the conditions of students observing the fast.

The Head of the Riau Education Office, Erisman Yahya, explained that the learning arrangements during Ramadan are intended to maintain a balance between academic achievement and strengthening religious values.

"Learning continues, but is being adapted to the Ramadan atmosphere. Class hours are shortened, activities are simplified, and schools are expected to strengthen character development and students' religious values," said Erisman, Sunday (February 8, 2026).

Ramadan Learning and Holiday Schedule:

* Early Ramadan holiday: February 18–20, 2026.

* Ramadan learning: February 23–March 13, 2026.

* Eid al-Fitr 1447 H holiday: March 16–27, 2026.

* Resumption: March 30, 2026.

During Ramadan, high schools (SMA) and vocational schools (SMK) are asked to schedule a maximum of six hours of lessons per day, each hour lasting 30 minutes. Meanwhile, special education (SLB) learning schedules will be adjusted to the conditions and needs of each school.

According to Erisman, the shortened learning time is intended to maintain student comfort and concentration during fasting without compromising the learning content.

"With shorter learning times, the material can still be conveyed and students don't feel overwhelmed," he explained.

In addition, the Riau Education Office encourages schools to celebrate Ramadan with religious-based character education activities, such as short-term Islamic boarding schools (pesantren kilat), Quran recitation (tadarus), and other positive activities that support the development of students who are faithful, pious, and have noble morals.

"Ramadan is the perfect opportunity to build character. Positive and educational religious activities are highly recommended," Erisman added.

To ensure that all regulations are implemented optimally, the Riau Education Office has also assigned school supervisors to conduct direct monitoring of educational units, both during Ramadan learning and on the first day of school after the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

"We ask supervisors to actively monitor implementation in the field to ensure that all regulations are implemented properly and smoothly," he emphasized.

Erisman also urged all school principals, teachers, and education personnel to implement the contents of the circular optimally to ensure the smooth and high-quality teaching and learning process during the holy month.

(Dp07/MC Siak Regency)