Bali Public Holidays 2025 – 2026 

Planning your Bali escape for 2025 or 2026? You need this guide. Trust me, knowing your dates is essential. You want to be on the beach, not stuck in a closed airport or, worse, missing a once-in-a-lifetime cultural spectacle! The public holidays Bali observes are a colorful mashup of national holidays across Indonesia and unique, sacred Balinese ceremonies that are a feast for the soul. This is your essential Indonesia 2025 and holidays 2026 calendar deep dive— 

Public holidays in Indonesia and Bali

Date	Day	Holiday	Notes
Jan 1	Thursday	New Year’s Day (Tahun Baru Masehi)
Jan 16	Friday	Isra Mi’raj of Prophet Muhammad SAW
Feb 17	Tuesday	Chinese New Year (Tahun Baru Imlek)	Feb 16 (Monday) is a Joint Holiday (Cuti Bersama)
Mar 19	Thursday	Nyepi – Hindu Day of Silence (Tahun Baru Saka 1948)	This is the Balinese New Year and is a National Holiday
Mar 21	Saturday	Hari Raya Idul Fitri (Eid al-Fitr)	Marks the end of Ramadan. Mar 20, 23, & 24 are Joint Holidays
Mar 22	Sunday	2nd Day of Idul Fitri
Apr 3	Friday	Good Friday (Wafat Yesus Kristus)
May 1	Friday	International Labor Day (Hari Buruh Internasional)
May 14	Thursday	Ascension Day of Jesus Christ (Kenaikan Yesus Kristus)	May 15 (Friday) is a Joint Holiday
May 27	Wednesday	Hari Raya Idul Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)	May 28 (Thursday) is a Joint Holiday.
May 31	Sunday	Vesak Day (Hari Raya Waisak)
Jun 1	Monday	Pancasila Day (Hari Lahir Pancasila)
Jun 16	Tuesday	Islamic New Year (Tahun Baru Islam)
Aug 17	Monday	Indonesian Independence Day (Hari Kemerdekaan RI)
Aug 25	Tuesday	Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW)
Dec 25	Friday	Christmas Day (Hari Raya Natal)	Dec 24 (Thursday) is a Joint Holiday.

Holidays inn Bali and different then Holidays Indonesia : Please note that Bali is an Hindu Island, so different from other islands, there is some specific celebrations ( see below ) 

Celebrations and holidays in Bali 2026

Date	Day	Holiday	Significance
Mar 19	Thursday	Nyepi (Hari Raya Nyepi, Saka New Year 1948)	The Day of Silence. A national public holiday where the entire island, including the airport, shuts down for 24 hours (6 AM to 6 AM). No travel, no noise, and minimal light are permitted.
Mar 18	Wednesday	Cuti Bersama Nyepi	The government’s joint holiday, often used for travel and preparations.
Mar 18	Wednesday	Pengerupukan(Nyepi Eve)	The day of the spectacular Ogoh-Ogoh parades, where effigies of evil spirits are paraded and later burned to cleanse the island.
Jun 17	Wednesday	Galungan	Celebrates the victory of Dharma (good) over Adharma (evil). The streets are decorated with beautiful Penjor (ornate bamboo poles).
Jun 27	Saturday	Kuningan	Marks the end of the 10-day Galungan festival, when the ancestral spirits return to the heavens.
Nov 8	Sunday	Diwali/Deepavali	A Balinese Hindu holiday celebrating the triumph of light over darkness.

The Main Event: Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence

If you only remember one holiday on this list, make it Nyepi. This is the Balinese New Year and one of the most unique public holidays in the world. As a travel blogger who’s experienced a few, let me set the scene for you: 

What you need to know:

For a full 24 hours, starting at 6:00 AM, the entire island of Bali, Indonesia goes silent. Absolutely everything is shut down: the airport, all shops, traffic lights—even the internet often gets switched off in recent years! The purpose is self-reflection for the Hindu community, who follow the Balinese calendar. 

My Funky Fresh Tip:

The day before Nyepi is the incredible Ogoh-Ogoh Parade. Massive, terrifying, and spectacularly crafted effigies of demons are paraded through the streets, accompanied by chaotic noise to banish evil spirits. You simply must see this. Then, on Nyepi itself, check yourself into a nice resort, stock up on snacks, and enjoy a day of mandatory peace and quiet. It’s an authentic, unforgettable experience. 

The Big National Holidays in Indonesia: Long Weekends & Celebrations

While Nyepi is special to Bali, Indonesia, the island also celebrates all the major national holidays of Indonesia. These public holidays are governed by both the Gregorian and Islamic lunar calendar, meaning the dates change yearly for the latter, so double-check those plans! 

Beyond the Official Calendar: Balinese-Hindu Ceremony Dates

This is the fun part! The Balinese calendar is lunar, and it hosts a ton of local Hindu holidays Bali obsesses over. While they are not officially national public holidays for the entire Indonesia public sector, these ceremonies can still slow down local life in Bali dramatically, and you should totally factor them into your trip. 

The biggest recurring Balinese holiday is Galungan (the victory of dharma over adharma), which is celebrated every 210 days, followed 10 days later by Kuningan. During this period, the streets are lined with tall, beautiful bamboo poles called penjor—it’s stunning! 

My Funky Fresh Tip: These dates are prime time for an authentic cultural experience! If you’re invited to a temple ceremony or a family’s holiday celebration, GO! Dress respectfully (sarong and sash are a must), and be ready for an incredible day. Just be patient on the roads, as people head back to their villages.

Holidays Bali Indonesia: Final Funky Fresh Advice

Listen up, fellow explorers! When you’re looking at the calendar 2025 and holidays 2026, remember that a few extra ‘collective leave’ days (or cuti bersama) often pop up around the big Islamic and national holidays. This means people get long weekends, so internal travel across Indonesia spikes. Book those fast boat tickets to the Gilis or your flight to Flores early! 

Using this public holidays Bali guide, you’re all set for an authentic, culturally rich, and hassle-free trip to Bali, Indonesia. Get those dates locked in, pack your best sarong, and prepare for some truly unique holidays. 

Keep it Fresh, Keep it Funky, and I’ll see you on the Island of the Gods!