Minnesota School Board Adds Islamic Holiday To 2027-28 Calendar, Changes Names Of Christmas And Easter Breaks

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

A Minnesota school district has approved a change to its future academic calendar that will include the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha as a day off, following a board vote this week that drew immediate public reaction. Rochester Public Schools confirmed the decision applies to the 2027–2028 school year. The district, which serves roughly 17,500 students, […]

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