Indonesia Public Holidays 2027: Dates and What They Mean for Your Trip
By Blaise Jaeger · Updated October 27, 2026
Indonesia has one of the busiest holiday calendars in the world: six officially recognized religions, each with its own holy days, plus national days. For a traveler, most of them change nothing. Two of them can wreck a trip if you do not see them coming: Nyepi, when Bali switches off for 24 hours, and Eid al-Fitr, when the whole country travels home at once. In 2027, they fall in the same week. I live in Bali, and this is the calendar I check before booking anything.
Indonesia Public Holidays 2027 at a Glance
The 2027 calendar was set by a joint decree of three ministers (the SKB 3 Menteri) signed on September 15, 2026. It has 18 national public holidays:
- Friday, January 1: New Year’s Day
- Tuesday, January 5: Isra Mi’raj (Ascension of the Prophet, 1448 AH)
- Saturday, February 6: Chinese New Year (Imlek 2578)
- Monday, March 8: Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence (Saka New Year 1949)
- Wednesday–Thursday, March 10–11: Eid al-Fitr (Idul Fitri 1448 AH)
- Friday, March 26: Good Friday
- Sunday, March 28: Easter Sunday
- Saturday, May 1: International Labor Day
- Thursday, May 6: Ascension of Jesus Christ
- Monday, May 17: Eid al-Adha (Iduladha 1448 AH)
- Thursday, May 20: Vesak (Waisak 2571 BE)
- Tuesday, June 1: Pancasila Day
- Sunday, June 6: Islamic New Year (1 Muharram 1449 AH)
- Sunday, August 15: Birth of the Prophet Muhammad (Maulid Nabi)
- Tuesday, August 17: Independence Day
- Saturday, December 25: Christmas Day
- Sunday, December 26: Isra Mi’raj (1449 AH)
Isra Mi’raj appears twice in 2027, on January 5 and December 26. The Islamic calendar is lunar and moves about 11 days earlier every year, so this time it falls twice in the same calendar year.
Cuti Bersama 2027: the Collective Leave Days
On top of the public holidays, the same decree sets 8 days of cuti bersama, collective leave days that bridge a holiday to the weekend or stretch the big festivals:
- Friday, February 5: Chinese New Year
- Tuesday March 9, Friday March 12 and Monday March 15: Eid al-Fitr
- Thursday, March 25: Good Friday
- Tuesday, May 18: Eid al-Adha
- Wednesday, May 19: Vesak
- Friday, December 24: Christmas
Cuti bersama days are deducted from employees’ annual leave, unlike public holidays. Government offices close; private companies decide for themselves, and many stay open. For a traveler, the practical effect is simple: around Eid, the cuti bersama days turn a two-day holiday into a full week in which millions of Indonesians are on the move.
March 2027: Nyepi and Eid in the Same Week
This is the week to plan around in 2027. Nyepi falls on Monday, March 8, Eid al-Fitr on March 10 and 11, and the cuti bersama of March 9, 12 and 15 link everything together. Bali stops completely on the 8th, and the rest of the country starts its biggest annual migration right after.
Nyepi: the day Bali switches off
Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, is unlike any other public holiday. For 24 hours the whole island stops: no travel, no work, no fire or light, no entertainment. Streets are empty and watched by the pecalang, the traditional village wardens. Bali’s Ngurah Rai airport closes completely, from 6:00 AM on Nyepi to 6:00 AM the next day. Hotels keep running for their guests, but you stay inside your accommodation. The evening before, villages parade and burn the Ogoh-Ogoh, giant demon effigies, one of the great spectacles in Asia. The rule I give friends: arrive at least two days before, leave no earlier than the day after. More about the island in my Bali travel guide.
Eid al-Fitr and the mudik
Eid al-Fitr, called Lebaran in Indonesia, ends the month of Ramadan and triggers the mudik, the annual return to home villages, one of the largest human migrations on earth: a record 193 million journeys in 2024. Flights, trains, buses and ferries fill up at the same time, prices rise weeks in advance, and the disruption lasts roughly ten days to two weeks around the date. Bali, which is majority Hindu, is far less affected if you stay put; the problem is traveling between islands and across Java and Sumatra. If your 2027 trip includes domestic flights or ferries in March, book them as early as you can. See how to get around Indonesia.
Why the Dates Change Every Year
Indonesia officially recognizes six religions: Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism, and each has its own holy days in the national calendar. Only a few dates are fixed: New Year, Labor Day, Pancasila Day, Independence Day and Christmas. The Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar and move about 11 days earlier each year. Nyepi follows the Balinese Saka calendar, Vesak the Buddhist lunar calendar, and Chinese New Year the Chinese lunisolar calendar. That is why the government publishes a new decree every year, usually a few months ahead.
Independence Day, August 17
On August 17, Indonesians celebrate the proclamation of independence of 1945. In the morning, schools and offices hold flag ceremonies; in the afternoon, villages and neighborhoods organize games, from sack races to climbing greased poles. The red and white flag is everywhere for weeks. If you are in Bali or anywhere in Indonesia that day, go and watch: it is one of the most cheerful days of the year, and visitors are welcome.
Bali’s Own Holidays: Galungan and Kuningan
Bali follows its own calendar on top of the national one. The most important celebration is Galungan, followed ten days later by Kuningan: they come back every 210 days, following the Balinese pawukon calendar, so they are not tied to a fixed date. You will recognize them by the penjor, tall decorated bamboo poles that line the roads, and by families in ceremonial dress on their way to the temples. They are not national holidays, but many Balinese businesses close or slow down. See the Bali guide for the island’s ceremonies.
Practical Tips for Traveling During Indonesian Holidays
- Nyepi: check the date before booking any flight to or from Bali; the airport closes for 24 hours.
- Eid al-Fitr: book domestic flights, trains and ferries for the Eid period as early as possible, and expect higher prices.
- Ramadan: during the month before Eid, some restaurants in Muslim-majority areas open only after sunset; in Bali and tourist areas, life goes on almost as usual.
- Banks and offices: closed on public holidays and on most cuti bersama days; tourist businesses, hotels and restaurants generally stay open.
- Long weekends: Indonesians travel too. Popular destinations in Bali, Java and Lombok are busier and pricier around every long weekend.
- Dates can change: the government can adjust the calendar during the year, so check again a few weeks before you travel.
Read More
Indonesia Travel Guide
When to go, where to go and how to plan a trip across the archipelago.
Bali Travel Guide
Where to go in Bali, area by area: Ubud, the beaches of the south, the temples and the volcanoes.
Getting Around Indonesia
Flights, ferries, trains and buses between the islands, and how to book them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indonesia Public Holidays
How many public holidays does Indonesia have in 2027?
Indonesia has 18 national public holidays in 2027, plus 8 days of cuti bersama, collective leave days, set by the joint ministerial decree signed on September 15, 2026.
When is Nyepi in 2027?
Nyepi falls on Monday, March 8, 2027. Bali’s airport closes from 6:00 AM that day to 6:00 AM the next day, and the whole island stops for 24 hours.
When is Eid al-Fitr (Lebaran) in 2027?
Eid al-Fitr falls on March 10 and 11, 2027, with cuti bersama on March 9, 12 and 15. Expect very busy transport across Indonesia for about two weeks around those dates.
What is cuti bersama?
Cuti bersama are collective leave days set by the government, usually around the big festivals. They are deducted from employees’ annual leave, and private companies are not obliged to observe them.
Is it a good idea to travel in Indonesia during Eid al-Fitr?
It is possible, but book early. Flights, ferries and trains between islands are saturated and more expensive. Staying in one place, especially Bali, is much easier than traveling between islands that week.
Can you fly to Bali on Nyepi?
No. Ngurah Rai airport is closed for 24 hours, from 6:00 AM on Nyepi to 6:00 AM the following day. Arrive at least two days before and leave the day after at the earliest.
Why does Isra Mi’raj fall twice in 2027?
Because the Islamic calendar is lunar and about 11 days shorter than the solar year. In 2027 it falls on January 5 and again on December 26.
Are shops and restaurants open on public holidays in Indonesia?
In tourist areas, hotels, restaurants and most shops stay open. Banks and government offices close. On Nyepi in Bali everything closes, and during Ramadan some restaurants outside tourist areas open only after sunset.