Indonesia Calendar with Holidays 2026 – In 2026, Indonesia offers a vibrant array of total 15 national public holidays, showing its multi-confidence and character. The year begins with New Year’s Day (1 January), followed by Isra Mi’raj (Protestant Escation, 16 January), and the Chinese New Year, celebrated On February 17, Bali visited the Nyepi (Balinese Hindu New Year) on March 19, while the end of Ramadan has been identified by Hari Raya Idul Fitri as the end of Ramadan.
Indonesia Calendar with Holidays 2026
The Christian calendar is also celebrated, with Good Friday on 3 April and Easter Sunday on 5 April. International Labor Day is on May 1, followed by Ascension Day (Christian holiday) on May 14, Eid al‑Adha on May 27, and Waisak Day (Buddha’s birthday) on May 31, which is often celebrated with a comfortable holiday. On June 1, Pancasila Day ,Day celebrates the national ideology of Indonesia, while Islamic New Year (Muharram) comes around June 16-17. The summit of national unity is Independence Day on August 17, followed by Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW on August 25, which appreciates the Prophet’s birthday. The year ends on 25 December with Christmas Day.
Indonesia Holiday Calendar 2026
In particular, these holidays often create a year-long weekend through the government’s “Cuti bersama” (Joint Holiday) Policy. A Redditor notes, reflecting the intensive national value for communal rearing, “Every major religion gets a national holiday … so everyone can be aware of the major celebrations of each religion.” This broader program highlights the pluralistic spirit of Indonesia, combining religious, historical, and cultural observation in an integrated national calendar.
Indonesia Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Start of the Gregorian New Year |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Friday | Isra Mi’raj | Prophet Muhammad’s night journey |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | Lunar New Year celebrated by Chinese community |
| March 19, 2026 | Thursday | Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence) | Hindu New Year in Bali, a day of silence |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Friday | Hari Raya Idul Fitri (Eid al-Fitr) | End of Ramadan (Islamic fasting month) |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Saturday | Idul Fitri Holiday | Second day of Eid celebrations |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Christian day commemorating crucifixion |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Christian celebration of resurrection |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | International Workers' Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Ascension of Jesus Christ | Christian belief of Jesus' ascension |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Hari Raya Idul Adha (Eid al-Adha) | Islamic Festival of Sacrifice |
| 31 May | Sunday | Waisak Day (Vesak) | Buddhist holiday for birth/enlightenment/death |
| 1 Jun | Monday | Pancasila Day | Commemorates Indonesia’s state ideology |
| 16 Jun | Tuesday | Islamic New Year (1 Muharram) | Start of Islamic calendar year |
| Aug 17 | Monday | Independence Day | Marks Indonesia’s independence (1945) |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Maulid Nabi (Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday) | Islamic commemoration of the Prophet’s birth |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
- New Year’s Day—1 January (Thursday): The Gregorian calendar marks the beginning of the year; it is celebrated nationwide.
- Isra mi’raj—16 January (Friday): The Prophet remembers the night journey of Muhammad and the origin in heaven.
- Chinese New Year—17 February (Tuesday): The Lunar New Year is celebrated with cultural programs and family celebrations.
- Nyepi Day—19 March (Thursday): The Hindu Bali New Year was celebrated with the day of silence, fasting, and meditation.
- Hari Raya Idul Fitr (Eid al-Fitr)—20 March (Friday): Celebrates the end of Ramadan; prayer, charged and marked by family feasts.
- Idul Fitri Holiday—21 March (Saturday): The Second day of the Eid al-Fitr festival with continuous trips and food.
- Good Friday—3 April (Friday): Christian Day remembers Jesus Christ’s climb on the cross.
- Easter Sunday—5 April (Sunday): Christian celebration of Jesus’s resurrection from the dead.
- Labor Day—May 1 (Friday): Celebrates workers and labor movements globally.
- Jesus Christ’s origin—14 May (Thursday): Christians mark Jesus’ ascension into heaven.
- Hari Raya Idul Adha (Eid al-Adha)—27 May (Wednesday) The sacrifice of the Islamic festival, remembering the devotion of the Prophet Ibrahim.
- Waisak Day (Vesak)—31 May (Sunday): Buddhist holiday celebrating Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death.
- Pancasila Day—1 June (Monday) :Darshan, the founder of Indonesia, remembers the birth of Pancasila.
- Islamic New Year—16 June (Tuesday): Hijri (Islamic lunar) marks the onset of the calendar.
- Independence Day—17 August (Monday) :In 1945, the Dutch celebrated Indonesia’s independence from colonial rule.
- Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW—25 August (Tuesday): The Prophet remembers the birth of Muhammad with religious events.
- Christmas Day—25 December (Friday):With the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Indonesia 2026 Calendar FAQs
1. How many public holidays are there in 2026?
Indonesia has 15 national public holidays in 2026.
2. What is Cuti Bersama?
Cuti Bersama “refers to the collective or joint holidays declared by the government—they help create festive breaks for a long time. They are not legal holidays but have been widely adopted by businesses and schools during major holidays like Eid and Christmas.
3. Is Easter Sunday a public holiday?
Yes—Easter is recognized as a national holiday in Indonesia starting in 2024 on Sunday (April 5).
4.What is Pancasila Day?
On June 1, Pancasila Day is remembered when Indonesia’s founding ideology was announced by President Sukarno in 1945. It has been seen as a national holiday since 2017.
5.How many days are there in 2026?
The year 2026 is a common year, with 365 days in total.