Indonesia (ID)

National public holiday. Jakarta and major cities hold fireworks. Many businesses close.

Islamic holiday marking the Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet — 27 Rajab 1447 AH, approximately January 16, 2026. Date shifts annually per Islamic lunar calendar; exact date confirmed by government each year.

Year of the Horse 2577. Public holiday since 2003. Celebrated especially in Jakarta Glodok, Singkawang (West Kalimantan), Medan, and Surabaya. Lion dances, temple visits, and family gatherings.

Bali-specific — Day of Silence (Saka year 1948). No lights, no noise, no travel, and no work on Bali. Ngurah Rai Airport closes for 24 hours. Ogoh-ogoh monster parade the night before (Mar 18). Unique in the world.

The most important holiday in Indonesia — end of Ramadan. Two public holidays (Idul Fitri 1 and 2). Massive mudik (homecoming migration) of 30+ million people to home villages. Expect extreme transport congestion and closures across all sectors. Date varies per Islamic calendar.

Second day of Eid al-Fitr. Combined holiday period (cuti bersama) typically extends to 5–7 days. Plan major activities around this period carefully.

Government-designated collective leave day (cuti bersama) on the eve of Nyepi (Mar 19). Ogoh-ogoh processions take place this evening. Many Bali businesses and services begin closing from midday. Check setkab.go.id for the full annual cuti bersama calendar.

30 days of fasting for Muslims (approx. 28 Feb–29 March 2026, exact dates per moon sighting). Not a public holiday but significantly affects daily life — most restaurants open after sunset (iftar) only in conservative areas, office hours may be shortened, and be sensitive to fasting colleagues.

Public holiday. Observed by Christian communities across Indonesia. Banks and government offices closed.

Public holiday. Observed by Christian communities particularly in North Sulawesi, East Nusa Tenggara, Papua, and Flores.

Public holiday since 2014. Large demonstrations and marches by labour unions (KSPI, KSPSI) in Jakarta around Istana Negara and Monas. Public transport may be disrupted in Jakarta.

Buddhist holiday marking the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha — full moon of Waisak 2570 BE, falling May 31, 2026. Celebrated with lantern release ceremony at Borobudur, Central Java. One of the world's most beautiful Vesak celebrations.

Public holiday. 40 days after Easter. Observed by Christian communities nationwide.

Feast of Sacrifice — animal sacrifice (qurban) of goat, sheep, and cattle with meat distributed to poor. Major communal prayers at mosques and open grounds. Date per Islamic lunar calendar.

Celebrates the 1945 proclamation of Pancasila — Indonesia's five founding philosophical principles (belief in God, just civilisation, unity, democracy, social justice). Government ceremonies nationwide.

1 Muharram — beginning of Islamic Hijri calendar year 1448. Varies annually per lunar calendar. Typically a quiet, reflective holiday.