Bali Calendar Marks Oct. 1 for Temple and Rice Work

Denpasar — Bali’s traditional calendar marks Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, as a favourable day for Hindu offerings dedicated to deities and for building places of worship, while separate guidance identifies rice-storage and rice-planting activities as suitable for the same date.

The guidance, published by Bali Post and attributed to kalenderbali.org, describes Amerta Dewa as suitable for Panca Yadnya, particularly Dewa Yadnya, as well as for constructing sacred places, granaries and kitchens. Srigati is listed for storing rice in a granary and bringing rice down from one, while Srigati Turun includes sowing or planting rice, storing rice, making offerings at a granary, planting coconut trees and beginning merchandise.

Why the Oct. 1 calendar matters in Bali

For foreign residents and visitors, the entry is cultural guidance rather than a government regulation or a travel requirement. It shows how some Balinese Hindu households and communities use ala ayuning dewasa—the assessment of favourable and unfavourable days—to time religious, agricultural and household work.

The calendar identifies the date as Wraspati Umanis Ugu. Bali Post explains that such calculations draw on traditional calendar elements including wuku, sasih, panglong and alahing dewasa. The report also says that decisions involving customary rituals or other important matters are generally considered in consultation with a local customary religious authority so that they fit the local spiritual context.

The listed activities are specific to the calendar’s interpretation of the day. They do not establish opening hours, access rules or legal obligations for temples, farms or other places in Bali.

Sources

• Tribun Bali — regional news outlet
• bali.idntimes.com