How we work Find the official ministry or education-authority calendar. Extract term and holiday date ranges for the school system in scope. Normalize into our schema (country, optional region, year, periods) with source URLs. Validate date order and regenerate static pages. Record a last-verified date on each published year. Singapore Covers MOE Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary term dates and scheduled one-day school holidays (Teachers' Day, Youth Day, Children's Day, and designated days off-in-lieu), plus gazetted Singapore public holidays from the Ministry of Manpower (including Monday observed days when a holiday falls on Sunday). Junior College and Millennia Institute calendars can differ and are called out in notes where relevant.
Always confirm critical plans against moe.gov.sg/calendar .
Australia Each state and territory publishes its own government school calendar. We publish those separately under /australia . NSW pages use Eastern division dates; Western division Term 1 / summer return dates differ by about a week and are noted on the NSW pages.
Catholic and independent schools often align with state dates but can vary — confirm with your school.
Canada School calendars are set by provinces/territories and local school boards. We publish province and territory hubs under /canada . Ontario holiday weeks follow the Ministry of Education standard calendar; British Columbia and Alberta pages cite a large public board as the reference calendar, with notes that other boards can differ.
Always confirm first/last instructional days and PA days with your school board before booking travel.
United Kingdom Term dates are set by each nation (and often by local authority or academy trust). We publish England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland under /united-kingdom . England pages use a typical local-authority pattern; Wales cites GOV.WALES Group A where published; Scotland and Northern Ireland cite council / Education Authority calendars, with notes that other areas can differ.
Academy, Catholic and independent calendars can differ — always confirm with your school before booking travel.
United States School calendars are set by local districts (and charter schools), not a single nationwide schedule. We publish all 50 states and DC under /united-states . Larger states cite a major public district (for example LAUSD, NYC DOE, Houston ISD) as the reference calendar; others use a common traditional K–12 pattern with a state education source link, and note that local districts can differ.
Charter, private and magnet calendars can differ — always confirm with your school before booking travel.
Malaysia Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) publishes a national academic calendar with two groups. We publish all 13 states and 3 federal territories under /malaysia . Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu use Kumpulan A; all other states and federal territories use Kumpulan B (dates usually differ by about one day). 2026 dates follow the official Kalendar Akademik; 2027 mid-year and term-break weeks are provisional until KPM publishes the full takwim (the 4 January 2027 start is confirmed).
Private and international schools can differ — always confirm with your school before booking travel.
New Zealand Covers Ministry of Education term and holiday dates for state schools, kura and state-integrated schools. Terms 2 and 3 are fixed nationwide; Term 1 start and Term 4 end have school choice windows, which we note on each year page.
Always confirm critical plans against education.govt.nz .
Ireland Covers Department of Education and Youth standardised Christmas, Easter and mid-term breaks for recognised primary and post-primary schools. Summer holidays and the exact start of the school year are school-set; we show representative windows and note the difference. February mid-term dates use the post-primary full week, with primary Thursday–Friday closure explained in notes.
Always confirm critical plans against gov.ie school holiday dates and your school calendar.
Hong Kong Local schools draw up calendars under Education Bureau guidelines (generally about 190 school days and 90 holiday days, observing public holidays). We publish a representative calendar under /hong-kong using the EDB example whole-day school calendar for major 2026/27 breaks, with common local-school patterns for 2025/26 windows. International and ESF schools often differ.
Always confirm critical plans against edb.gov.hk school calendar guidelines and your school calendar.
Philippines Public basic education follows Department of Education (DepEd) school calendar orders. We publish a national calendar under /philippines . SY 2025–2026 follows DepEd Order No. 012, s. 2025; SY 2026–2027 follows DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026 (three-term calendar: opens 8 June 2026, ends 8 April 2027). Later years are provisional until DepEd issues the annual memorandum. Private schools may differ.
Always confirm critical plans against deped.gov.ph and your school calendar — class suspensions for weather or local events can still shift dates.
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Ministry of Education Singapore — Academic calendar Term dates and school holidays from MOE Academic calendar. Gazetted public holidays (and Sunday observed Mondays) from Ministry of Manpower — https://www.mom.gov.sg/employment-practices/public-holidays. JC/MI calendars may differ. Ministry of Education — School terms and holidays dates National dates for state schools, kura and state-integrated schools. Terms 2 and 3 are fixed; Term 1 start and Term 4 end have school choice windows. Includes Easter Tuesday when it falls mid-term. Private schools may differ. Department of Education and Youth — School holiday dates Standardised Christmas, Easter and mid-term breaks for recognised primary and post-primary schools (Circular 0018/2026 for 2026/27–2028/29; prior circular for 2025/26). Summer start/end and school-year opening dates are not standardised. February mid-term: post-primary take a full week; primary close Thu–Fri and may use discretionary days to match. Education Bureau — Guidelines on Drawing up the School Calendar Schools set exact calendars under EDB Circular No. 7/2005. Major 2026/27 break windows follow the EDB example whole-day school calendar (https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/resource-support/guidelines-sch-calendar/Example_school%20calendar_2627_E.pdf). 2025/26 Lunar New Year, Easter and summer windows follow common local-school patterns covering the published general holidays. International schools can differ substantially. Department of Education — School calendar guidelines SY 2025–2026 dates follow DepEd Order No. 012, s. 2025 (open 16 Jun 2025, end 31 Mar 2026; Christmas break to 4 Jan 2026, classes resume 5 Jan). SY 2026–2027 follows DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026 three-term calendar (open 8 Jun 2026, end 8 Apr 2027; Christmas/New Year break 19 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027). SY 2027–2028 windows are provisional pending DepEd’s annual memorandum. Private schools may differ. ACT Government — Public holidays, school terms and daylight saving ACT public school term dates. Private schools may differ. Continuing students often start Term 1 a day or two after new students. NSW Government — School holidays Eastern division student dates, including department school development days (students must not attend). Western division Term 1 / summer return differ by about one week. Border schools may vary. NT Government — School term and holiday dates Most NT government schools follow these dates. Student start dates are listed (teachers may return earlier). Gunbalanya School operates a flexible calendar. Queensland Department of Education — School holidays and term dates State school dates. Some northern/western schools begin the summer holiday one week earlier. Department for Education SA — Term dates for South Australian state schools South Australian state school term dates. Department for Education, Children and Young People — School terms and holidays Tasmanian government school and college student dates. College finishing dates may differ. Victorian Government — School term dates and holidays Government school and kindergarten term dates approved by the Minister. Student start for Term 1 may be one day after the gazetted term start. WA Department of Education — Term dates Term dates published in the Western Australian Government Gazette for public primary and secondary students. School development days are set by individual schools. Calgary Board of Education — Instructional calendar Alberta calendars are set by school divisions. Dates follow the CBE 2026/27 instructional calendar (including fall and spring breaks). Confirm with your local division. Vancouver School Board — District calendars BC boards set their own calendars. Dates follow the Vancouver School Board 2026/27 pattern (two-week spring break). Other districts can differ — confirm locally. Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning — school calendars Canadian school calendars are set by provincial ministries and local boards. Holiday weeks below follow the common 2026–27 pattern used across much of Canada (Christmas and mid-winter/March break). First and last instructional days can vary by board — confirm locally. New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development — school calendars Canadian school calendars are set by provincial ministries and local boards. Holiday weeks below follow the common 2026–27 pattern used across much of Canada (Christmas and mid-winter/March break). First and last instructional days can vary by board — confirm locally. Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education — school calendars Canadian school calendars are set by provincial ministries and local boards. Holiday weeks below follow the common 2026–27 pattern used across much of Canada (Christmas and mid-winter/March break). First and last instructional days can vary by board — confirm locally. NWT Education, Culture and Employment — school calendars Canadian school calendars are set by provincial ministries and local boards. Holiday weeks below follow the common 2026–27 pattern used across much of Canada (Christmas and mid-winter/March break). First and last instructional days can vary by board — confirm locally. Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development — school calendars Canadian school calendars are set by provincial ministries and local boards. Holiday weeks below follow the common 2026–27 pattern used across much of Canada (Christmas and mid-winter/March break). First and last instructional days can vary by board — confirm locally. Nunavut Department of Education — school calendars Canadian school calendars are set by provincial ministries and local boards. Holiday weeks below follow the common 2026–27 pattern used across much of Canada (Christmas and mid-winter/March break). First and last instructional days can vary by board — confirm locally. Government of Ontario — School year calendars Ministry-standard school holidays under Regulation 304. Individual boards set first/last instructional days and PA days; confirm with your board for critical plans. PEI Department of Education and Early Years — school calendars Canadian school calendars are set by provincial ministries and local boards. Holiday weeks below follow the common 2026–27 pattern used across much of Canada (Christmas and mid-winter/March break). First and last instructional days can vary by board — confirm locally. Québec Ministère de l'Éducation — school calendars Quebec school boards (centres de services scolaires) set calendars; semaine de relâche dates can vary by board. Dates below follow the common mid-March break pattern aligned with Ontario ministry holidays for planning — confirm with your board. Saskatchewan Ministry of Education — school calendars Canadian school calendars are set by provincial ministries and local boards. Holiday weeks below follow the common 2026–27 pattern used across much of Canada (Christmas and mid-winter/March break). First and last instructional days can vary by board — confirm locally. Yukon Department of Education — school calendars Canadian school calendars are set by provincial ministries and local boards. Holiday weeks below follow the common 2026–27 pattern used across much of Canada (Christmas and mid-winter/March break). First and last instructional days can vary by board — confirm locally. GOV.UK — School term and holiday dates guidance England term dates are set by local authorities and academy trusts. Dates below follow a common 2026/27 pattern used across many English LAs (October half-term late October; February half-term mid-February). Confirm with your LA or school. Education Authority Northern Ireland — School holidays Most grant-aided schools follow Education Authority standard holiday dates. Half-terms are often shorter than in England or Wales. Confirm INSET days with your school. mygov.scot — School term dates and holidays Scottish councils set their own calendars. Dates below follow a common 2026/27 mainland pattern (earlier October holiday and earlier summer return than England). Confirm with your council. Welsh Government — School term dates 2026 to 2027 Welsh local authorities publish term dates within Welsh Government frameworks. Dates below follow Group A authorities for 2026/27 (spring half-term 8–12 February). Group B uses 15–19 February — confirm with your LA. Alabama Department of Education — School calendars Alabama school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Alaska Department of Education — School calendars Alaska school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Arizona Department of Education — School calendars Arizona school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Arkansas Department of Education — School calendars Arkansas school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Los Angeles Unified School District — Academic calendars Large LAUSD traditional calendar used as a California reference. Other CA districts (and year-round tracks) differ — confirm locally. Colorado Department of Education — School calendars Colorado school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Connecticut Department of Education — School calendars Connecticut school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Delaware Department of Education — School calendars Delaware school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. DC Public Schools — Academic Calendar DCPS calendar used as the DC reference. Charter schools can differ — confirm locally. Miami-Dade County Public Schools — Academic Calendar Miami-Dade calendar used as a Florida reference. Other FL districts differ — confirm locally. Atlanta Public Schools — Academic Calendar APS calendar used as a Georgia reference. Other GA districts differ — confirm locally. Hawaii Department of Education — School calendars Hawaii school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Idaho Department of Education — School calendars Idaho school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Chicago Public Schools — Academic Calendar CPS calendar used as an Illinois reference. Other IL districts differ — confirm locally. Indiana Department of Education — School calendars Indiana school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Iowa Department of Education — School calendars Iowa school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Kansas Department of Education — School calendars Kansas school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Kentucky Department of Education — School calendars Kentucky school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Louisiana Department of Education — School calendars Louisiana school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Maine Department of Education — School calendars Maine school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Maryland Department of Education — School calendars Maryland school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Boston Public Schools — School Year Calendar BPS calendar used as a Massachusetts reference. Other MA districts differ — confirm locally. Michigan Department of Education — School calendars Michigan school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Minnesota Department of Education — School calendars Minnesota school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Mississippi Department of Education — School calendars Mississippi school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Missouri Department of Education — School calendars Missouri school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Montana Department of Education — School calendars Montana school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Nebraska Department of Education — School calendars Nebraska school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Nevada Department of Education — School calendars Nevada school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. New Hampshire Department of Education — School calendars New Hampshire school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. New Jersey Department of Education — School calendars New Jersey school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. New Mexico Department of Education — School calendars New Mexico school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. NYC Department of Education — School Year Calendar NYC DOE calendar used as a New York reference. Other NY districts set their own calendars — confirm locally. North Carolina Department of Education — School calendars North Carolina school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. North Dakota Department of Education — School calendars North Dakota school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Ohio Department of Education — School calendars Ohio school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Oklahoma Department of Education — School calendars Oklahoma school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Oregon Department of Education — School calendars Oregon school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. School District of Philadelphia — Academic Calendar Philadelphia SD calendar used as a Pennsylvania reference. Other PA districts differ — confirm locally. Rhode Island Department of Education — School calendars Rhode Island school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. South Carolina Department of Education — School calendars South Carolina school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. South Dakota Department of Education — School calendars South Dakota school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Tennessee Department of Education — School calendars Tennessee school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Houston ISD — Academic Calendar Houston ISD traditional calendar used as a Texas reference. Other TX districts differ — confirm locally. Utah Department of Education — School calendars Utah school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Vermont Department of Education — School calendars Vermont school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Virginia Department of Education — School calendars Virginia school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Seattle Public Schools — Academic Calendar SPS calendar used as a Washington reference. Other WA districts differ — confirm locally. West Virginia Department of Education — School calendars West Virginia school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Wisconsin Department of Education — School calendars Wisconsin school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Wyoming Department of Education — School calendars Wyoming school calendars are set by local districts, not a single statewide schedule. Dates below follow a common traditional K–12 pattern for planning; always confirm with your district. Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Johor is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Kedah is in KPM Kumpulan A (with Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Kelantan is in KPM Kumpulan A (with Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Kuala Lumpur is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Labuan is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Melaka is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Negeri Sembilan is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Pahang is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Perak is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Perlis is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Pulau Pinang is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Putrajaya is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Sabah is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Sarawak is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Selangor is in KPM Kumpulan B (with most other states and federal territories). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia — Kalendar Akademik 2026 Terengganu is in KPM Kumpulan A (with Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu). Includes KPM 2026 cuti perayaan (CNY, Aidilfitri add-ons, Deepavali). 2027 mid-year and term-break dates are provisional until KPM publishes the full 2027 takwim (start date 4 Jan 2027 is confirmed). Last verified 4 Aug 2026
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