Bali Approves Revised 2026 Budget With Smaller Deficit

Denpasar — Bali’s provincial legislature approved the revised 2026 budget on Friday, Sept. 25, setting a projected deficit of Rp739,409 billion (about US$46.5 billion), down from Rp842,597 billion (about US$53.0 billion) in the original budget. Projected regional revenue was set at more than Rp6,800 trillion (about US$428.0 billion).

The decision was taken at the 53rd plenary meeting of the Bali Provincial Regional House of Representatives during its first 2026–2027 session. The revised budget raises projected revenue by Rp141,042 billion (about US$8.9 billion) from the original allocation of more than Rp6,659 trillion (about US$419.1 billion), according to reports by Bali Post and detikBali.

A smaller deficit still leaves Bali planning more spending than revenue

The revised figures mean Bali’s planned expenditure remains higher than its projected revenue. The reduction in the deficit is Rp103,188 billion (about US$6.5 billion) compared with the original budget. To finance the deficit and planned financing outlays, the province has planned net financing of about Rp739,409 billion (about US$46.5 billion).

The planned financing receipts total more than Rp1,502 trillion (about US$94.6 billion). They include audited 2025 budget-surplus funds of more than Rp712,874 billion (about US$44.9 billion) and Rp790 billion (about US$49.8 million) in planned regional borrowing. Planned financing expenditure totals more than Rp763,464 billion (about US$48.1 billion), including Rp520 billion (about US$32.8 million) in capital participation and more than Rp243,464 billion (about US$15.3 billion) in debt repayments.

For foreign residents and visitors, the decision does not create a new immigration, tourism or entry requirement. It is a provincial budget measure covering Bali’s public finances for the 2026 fiscal year. Its practical significance is that it sets the province’s planned revenue, expenditure and financing framework; the reports do not state a separate immediate rule affecting visitors or foreign residents.

Sources

• Bali Post — established regional news organisation
• nusabali.com
• bali.idntimes.com
• diaribali.com