Indonesia’s public holidays in 2026 are established through a joint government decree covering national public holidays and collective leave, known as cuti bersama. These are separate legal and administrative categories: national holidays apply as official public holidays, while collective-leave arrangements follow additional rules for government employees and private-sector organizations.
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Next Public Holiday in Indonesia
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day – Birth of Jesus Christ | Confirmed |
Public Holidays in Indonesia 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day 2026 | Confirmed |
| January 16, 2026 | Friday | Isra and Mi'raj of Prophet Muhammad | Confirmed |
| February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili | Confirmed |
| March 19, 2026 | Thursday | Nyepi – Saka New Year 1948 | Confirmed |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr 1447 H | Confirmed |
| March 22, 2026 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr 1447 H | Confirmed |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday – Death of Jesus Christ | Confirmed |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter – Resurrection of Jesus Christ | Confirmed |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | International Workers’ Day | Confirmed |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Ascension of Jesus Christ | Confirmed |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha 1447 H | Confirmed |
| May 31, 2026 | Sunday | Vesak Day 2570 BE | Confirmed |
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | Pancasila Day | Confirmed |
| June 16, 2026 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year – 1 Muharram 1448 H | Confirmed |
| August 17, 2026 | Monday | Independence Proclamation Day | Confirmed |
| August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad | Confirmed |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day – Birth of Jesus Christ | Confirmed |
How Indonesia Sets Public Holidays
Indonesia’s 2026 national holiday schedule was established through the Joint Decree of the Minister of Religious Affairs, Minister of Manpower, and Minister for Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform, Numbers 1497 of 2025, 2 of 2025 and 5 of 2025.
The decree was signed on September 19, 2025 and provides the official framework for national holidays and collective leave during 2026. The government established 17 national public-holiday days and eight collective-leave days for the year.
The State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia publishes the official schedule and explains how the rules apply to government institutions, businesses and essential public services.
What Is Cuti Bersama in Indonesia?
Cuti bersama means collective leave. Indonesia officially distinguishes collective-leave days from national public holidays rather than treating both categories as identical.
For 2026, the government designated eight collective-leave days connected with Chinese New Year, Nyepi, Eid al-Fitr, the Ascension of Jesus Christ, Eid al-Adha and Christmas.
Under the 2026 Joint Decree, collective leave generally reduces an employee’s annual-leave entitlement in accordance with applicable employment rules and workplace policies. For private institutions and companies, implementation of collective leave is determined by the management of the organization.
Because collective leave has a different classification from a national holiday, VisaBoards keeps these dates outside the main nationwide public-holiday database.
Collective Leave Dates in Indonesia in 2026
| Date | Occasion |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili |
| March 18, 2026 | Nyepi – Saka New Year 1948 |
| March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr 1447 H |
| March 23, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr 1447 H |
| March 24, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr 1447 H |
| May 15, 2026 | Ascension of Jesus Christ |
| May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha 1447 H |
| December 24, 2026 | Christmas |
Religious Public Holidays in Indonesia
Indonesia’s national holiday calendar reflects the country’s religious diversity. The 2026 schedule includes official holidays associated with Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucian tradition.
Islamic Public Holidays
National Islamic holidays in 2026 include Isra and Mi'raj, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, the Islamic New Year and the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad.
The 2026 Joint Decree states that the determination of 1 Ramadan 1447 H, Eid al-Fitr 1447 H and Eid al-Adha 1447 H is made through decisions of the Minister of Religious Affairs. This means official religious determinations should be followed rather than independently calculating lunar dates.
Nyepi
Nyepi, the Balinese Hindu Day of Silence and Saka New Year, is a national public holiday throughout Indonesia. In addition to the national Nyepi holiday, the government designated a separate collective-leave day immediately before it in 2026.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs may also recognize Hindu religious days as optional or community-specific leave. These should not be confused with nationwide public holidays unless the Three-Minister Joint Decree classifies them as national holidays.
Christian Public Holidays
Indonesia’s 2026 national calendar includes Good Friday, Easter, the Ascension of Jesus Christ and Christmas Day. Collective leave is also provided in connection with the Ascension and Christmas in 2026.
Vesak Day
Vesak is a national public holiday associated with the Buddhist calendar. In 2026, the official schedule identifies the observance as Vesak Day 2570 BE.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili is a national public holiday in Indonesia. The government also designated the preceding Monday as collective leave in 2026, creating an extended break around the celebration.
National Holidays and Civic Commemorations
Indonesia also observes national holidays connected with the country’s political history, national identity and labour movement.
International Workers’ Day is a national holiday on May 1. Pancasila Day commemorates Indonesia’s foundational state philosophy, while Independence Proclamation Day marks the proclamation of Indonesian independence on August 17, 1945.
Long Weekends in Indonesia in 2026
Indonesia’s combination of national holidays and collective leave creates several extended breaks in 2026 without requiring the collective-leave dates to be classified as separate national holidays.
- Chinese New Year is preceded by collective leave, creating a Monday-Tuesday holiday sequence.
- Nyepi is preceded by collective leave, producing a midweek break.
- The Eid al-Fitr period combines national holidays with several officially designated collective-leave days.
- The Ascension of Jesus Christ is followed by collective leave on Friday, creating an extended weekend.
- Eid al-Adha is followed by a collective-leave day.
- Christmas Day is preceded by collective leave on December 24.
These arrangements are useful for travel and workforce planning, but collective leave should still be distinguished from the national public holidays themselves.
Are Government Offices Closed on Public Holidays in Indonesia?
Government offices generally observe national public holidays and applicable collective-leave arrangements. However, essential public services may continue operating with staff assigned according to applicable regulations.
The 2026 Joint Decree specifically identifies services such as hospitals, health centres, telecommunications, electricity, drinking water, firefighting, public security, banking and transportation as services that should arrange employee assignments when operations must continue during holidays.
Do Private Companies Have to Follow Cuti Bersama?
Collective leave for private institutions is administered differently from national public holidays. The official 2026 government decision states that implementation of collective leave in private institutions and companies is regulated by the management of each organization.
Employees should therefore check their employer’s policy when determining whether a collective-leave date is automatically a day off at their workplace.
Does Cuti Bersama Reduce Annual Leave?
Yes, the 2026 Joint Decree states that implementation of collective leave reduces an employee’s annual-leave entitlement in accordance with applicable laws and the rules of the relevant institution or company.
Rules for Indonesia’s civil servants are implemented according to the regulations governing the state civil apparatus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the next public holiday in Indonesia?
The next public holiday changes throughout the year. The live VisaBoards section near the top of this page displays the next upcoming holiday from the current Indonesia public holiday database.
What is Indonesia’s country code?
Indonesia’s ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code is ID.
How many national public-holiday days does Indonesia have in 2026?
The Indonesian government established 17 national public-holiday days for 2026. The total counts the two separate Eid al-Fitr public-holiday dates individually.
How many collective-leave days are there in Indonesia in 2026?
Indonesia’s government established eight collective-leave days for 2026 in addition to the 17 national public-holiday days.
Is cuti bersama the same as a national public holiday?
No. Indonesia’s official government decree lists national holidays and collective leave as separate categories. Collective leave also has specific employment and annual-leave rules.
When is Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia in 2026?
The official 2026 holiday schedule designates March 21 and March 22 as Eid al-Fitr national public holidays, with additional collective-leave days surrounding the celebration.
Who confirms Islamic holiday dates in Indonesia?
The Three-Minister Joint Decree states that the dates of 1 Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are determined through decisions of Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs.
Is Nyepi a nationwide public holiday in Indonesia?
Yes. Nyepi, or the Saka New Year, is designated as a national public holiday in Indonesia, even though the observance has particularly strong cultural and religious significance in Bali.
Does collective leave reduce annual leave?
The 2026 Joint Decree states that collective leave reduces annual-leave entitlement in accordance with applicable regulations and workplace rules.
Do essential services close during public holidays?
Not necessarily. Hospitals, utilities, security services, banks, transportation providers and other essential organizations may arrange staff assignments so that necessary services remain available during national holidays and collective leave.
Official Sources for Public Holidays in Indonesia
- State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia – 2026 National Holidays and Collective Leave: confirms the Three-Minister Joint Decree, national public-holiday dates, collective-leave dates and implementation rules.
- Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs – 2026 Holiday Announcement: confirms 17 national public-holiday days and eight collective-leave days.
- Ministry of Manpower Legal Documentation – Joint Decree No. 2 of 2025: provides the official legal record for the 2026 national holiday and collective-leave decision.
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