All states will have three consecutive public holidays next month during Hari Raya, said Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Sidek Hassan.

"The states which have Saturday-Sunday as the weekend will enjoy a continuous break for three days from Oct 13 to 15 (Saturday to Monday) as the Hari Raya holiday on Sunday will be replaced on Monday," he said in a statement.

Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah whose weekend holiday is Friday, will have their holidays from Oct 12 (Friday) to 14 (Sunday).

"Schools can apply for a special holiday on Oct 12 (Friday)," he added.