Indonesia sets 2027 holiday calendar, with Bali dates for Galungan and Nyepi
Indonesia has published its 2027 holiday calendar with 18 national holidays, eight collective leave days and Bali-specific Galungan, Kuningan and Nyepi dates that matter for travel planning.
By Mukmin John
Editor: Mursyid Sonsang
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Denpasar — Indonesia has set 18 national holidays and eight collective leave days for 2027, according to a joint ministerial decree issued by the government on 15 September 2026. The schedule also preserves Bali-specific observances, including Galungan and Kuningan, which remain important planning dates for travel and business on the island.
The decree was announced by the State Secretariat and the Ministry of Religious Affairs, which said the 2027 calendar is contained in Joint Decree No. 1205 of 2026, No. 3 of 2026 and No. 2 of 2026. The government said the 18 national holidays and eight collective leave days add up to 26 official days off in 2027.
Key dates in 2027
The national schedule begins with New Year’s Day on 1 January and includes Isra Mi’raj on 5 January, Chinese New Year on 6 February, Nyepi on 8 March, Eid al-Fitr on 10–11 March, Good Friday on 26 March, Easter on 28 March, Labour Day on 1 May, Ascension Day on 6 May, Eid al-Adha on 17 May, Vesak on 20 May, Pancasila Day on 1 June, Islamic New Year on 6 June, the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday on 15 August, Independence Day on 17 August, Christmas Day on 25 December and Isra Mi’raj again on 26 December.
Collective leave days are set for 5 February, 9, 12 and 15 March, 25 March, 18 and 19 May, and 24 December. The government’s announcement places these around Chinese New Year, Eid al-Fitr, Good Friday, Eid al-Adha, Vesak and Christmas.
Bali dates to note
Bali’s island-specific religious calendar adds Galungan on 13 January and 12 August, followed by Kuningan on 23 January and 21 August. Those observances are widely treated as major local holidays in Bali and are relevant for hotels, restaurants and transport operators.
Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence and Saka New Year, falls on Monday, 8 March 2027. On that day, normal activity on the island is traditionally suspended, making it one of the most important dates for visitors to factor into travel plans.
For travellers, the most crowded periods are likely to be the March holiday cluster around Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr, and the year-end Christmas period. Those are the main dates when flights, roads and accommodation demand can tighten, so advance booking is advisable.
Galungan and Kuningan also create recurring disruptions for local routines, with ceremonies and family travel affecting opening hours in many parts of the island. Visitors planning around these dates should confirm operational schedules with airlines, hotels and local transport providers before committing to non-refundable arrangements.
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