Indonesia's calendar covers Islamic, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Confucian observances, anchored by Idul Fitri, Independence Day on 17 August and Nyepi, the Balinese day of silence.

How people take the days

Cuti bersama collective leave days are declared around the major holidays, extending Idul Fitri into a week or more. Mudik, the return to home villages, moves tens of millions of people.

If you're visiting

Nyepi closes Bali completely for 24 hours — no flights, no traffic, no lights, including for tourists. Idul Fitri closes much of Java's commerce for days.

If you live here

Collective leave is usually deducted from annual entitlement; confirm how your employer treats it before planning separate trips.

What these days actually mean

Observance, business closures and transport impact for the next few dates.

Christmas Day

25 Dec 2026

Public

Observance: The central Christian winter feast; in most countries the household gathering matters more than the church service.
Business: Near-total closure of retail, offices and banks. Expect the preceding afternoon to shut early too.
Transport: Skeleton or suspended services in many countries. Book intercity travel well ahead.

IDIndonesia · 2026

How the holiday year works in Indonesia

The calendar

How people take the days

If you're visiting

If you live here

What these days actually mean

Christmas Day

Indonesia · 2026