Public Holidays in Indonesia
Statutory public holidays in Indonesia, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Indonesia at a glance
Indonesia’s public holidays span Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and national dates, reflecting the country’s religious diversity. Idul Fitri is the biggest, producing a mass homecoming known as mudik.
Because the Hijri and Balinese calendars both move against the Gregorian year, most religious dates shift noticeably from one year to the next.
Indonesia public holidays 2025
Indonesia has 17 public holidays in 2025 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Wed | National |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | Jan 27Mon | National |
| Lunar New Year | Jan 29Wed | National |
| Day of Silence | Mar 29Sat | National |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 31Mon | National |
| Eid al-Fitr Second Day | Apr 1Tue | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 18Fri | National |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 20Sun | National |
| International Labor Day | May 1Thu | National |
| Vesak Day | May 12Mon | National |
| Ascension Day | May 29Thu | National |
| Pancasila Day | Jun 1Sun | National |
Showing 12 of 17 public holidays for 2025.
Major cities in Indonesia
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Indonesia.
Jakarta
A sprawling capital of skyscrapers, kampung neighbourhoods and the historic port of Sunda Kelapa.
Yogyakarta
A university and arts city beside the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan.
Surabaya
East Java's port, with a colonial quarter and a strong street-food scene.
Denpasar
The Balinese capital and gateway to the island's temples and beaches.
Medan
A multicultural northern city and the jumping-off point for Lake Toba.
Makassar
A Sulawesi port with Malay, Bugis and Chinese quarters and a seafront fort.
Top attractions in Indonesia
The places that draw most visitors to Indonesia.
Borobudur
The world's largest Buddhist temple, a stepped mandala of relief panels and stupas.
Prambanan
A soaring complex of Hindu temples dedicated to the Trimurti.
Komodo National Park
Volcanic islands where the world's largest lizards live on land and manta rays below.
Lake Toba
A vast caldera lake with the forested island of Samosir at its centre.
Ubud Rice Terraces
Stepped terraces and river valleys inland from Bali's southern beaches.
Raja Ampat
An archipelago holding some of the richest coral reef biodiversity on earth.
Festivals, food and getting around Indonesia
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad
Falls on Jan 27
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Chinese New Year Joint Holiday
Falls on Jan 28
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Chinese New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 29
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Maha Shivaratri
Falls on Feb 26
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Ramadan Start
Falls on Mar 2
Food & drink
Getting around
Domestic flights are cheap and frequent across the archipelago; trains serve Java and ferries link the major islands.
Travelling around Indonesia’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Indonesia tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Indonesia's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Indonesia public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Indonesia have?
Indonesia has 17 public holidays in 2025, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2025 list?
The complete 2025 calendar for Indonesia is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Indonesia's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Indonesia typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Indonesia?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Indonesia?
Calendars are published for 2025.
School holidays in Indonesia
School term dates in Indonesia
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.