Indonesia has officially confirmed its list of public holidays and collective leave days for 2026, offering the clarity needed by businesses, expatriates, and the general public to plan ahead for travel, administration, and operations in the year ahead.
Key Highlights:
- Indonesia has officially released the 2026 public holiday and collective leave calendar, giving businesses, expats, and the public a clear framework for planning the year ahead.
- The 2026 calendar includes 17 public holidays and 8 collective leave days, designed to support efficient national planning and community activities.
- With at least nine long weekends, domestic tourism demand is expected to surge, especially in Bali, Yogyakarta, Bandung, and Jakarta, prompting travelers to book early.
- Companies must anticipate staffing adjustments, operational delays, and administrative closures by integrating these dates into their annual planning.
- Public holidays will temporarily close key government offices—including Immigration and Tax—impacting visa processing, KITAS extensions, MERP issuance, and licensing.
- Lets Move Indonesia supports expatriates and businesses in managing visas, company setup, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing even around peak holiday seasons.
The schedule was formalised through a Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB Tiga Menteri) signed by three key ministries: Minister of Religious Affairs (Nasaruddin) the Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (Rini), and the Minister of Manpower (Yassierli).
The decrees, numbered 1497/2025, 2/2025, and 5/2025, follow a high-level coordination meeting at the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture (PMK) in Jakarta.
“For 2026, a total of 17 national public holidays have been set in accordance with prevailing laws. Through cross-ministerial discussions, we have also agreed on eight collective leave days,” said Coordinating Minister for PMK Pratikno.
The announcement is expected to ease operational planning for government agencies, private companies, and communities throughout Indonesia — especially during peak travel seasons.
Public Holidays in Indonesia 2026
A total of 17 national holidays will be observed in 2026, including major religious celebrations, national commemorations, and cultural observances.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Isra Mi’raj of Prophet Muhammad |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Nyepi – Balinese Day of Silence |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Idul Fitri 1447H – Day 1 |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Idul Fitri 1447H – Day 2 |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 1 | Friday | International Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension of Jesus Christ |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Idul Adha 1447H |
| May 31 | Sunday | Vesak Day 2570 BE |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Pancasila Day |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year 1 Muharram 1448H |
| Aug 17 | Monday | Indonesian Independence Day |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Collective Leave Days (Cuti Bersama) in 2026
Collective leave days extend major holidays, creating longer weekends and boosting domestic tourism.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Chinese New Year Collective Leave |
| Mar 18 | Wednesday | Nyepi Collective Leave |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Idul Fitri Collective Leave |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Idul Fitri Collective Leave |
| Mar 24 | Tuesday | Idul Fitri Collective Leave |
| May 15 | Friday | Ascension of Jesus Christ Collective Leave |
| May 28 | Thursday | Idul Adha Collective Leave |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve Collective Leave |
The full decree (SKB Tiga Menteri) is accessible via the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform’s legal information portal.
What This Means for
The 2026 calendar creates at least nine long weekends, signalling higher travel volume across Indonesia. Key destinations, such as Bali, Yogyakarta, Bandung, and Jakarta, are expected to experience increased demand during holiday periods.
To minimise the risk of outstanding business in Indonesia, it is advised that foreign travellers should plan early, as airlines, hotels, and domestic transportation typically raise prices or reach peak occupancy during cuti bersama periods.
Implications for Businesses
For companies, these dates affect:
- Staff scheduling and leave approvals
- Project timelines and operational planning
- Government-related processes, particularly around periods when offices close
Businesses with recurring deadlines, especially those involving compliance, payroll, or reporting, should incorporate these non-working days into their operational calendars to avoid disruptions.
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Visa, Immigration & Legal Considerations
All government offices, including Immigration, Manpower offices, Notary services, and Tax offices, close during the designated holidays and collective leave days.
This affects:
- Visa applications
- KITAS processing & extensions
- MERP issuance
- Passport & document legalization
- Company licensing timelines
Those managing time-sensitive visa or legal matters should avoid scheduling deadlines close to public holidays to prevent delays.
With visa queues often building up before and after long weekends, early planning is essential — especially for expatriates, foreign workers, and investors managing compliance or residency timelines.
Plan Ahead With Lets Move Indonesia
As a subsidiary of Indonesia’s most trusted immigration and business consultancy, Lets Move Indonesia helps both expatriates and corporations navigate:
- Visa applications & KITAS processing
- Corporate licensing & business establishment
- Legalisation, tax compliance, and ongoing regulatory support
With offices across Jakarta and Bali, our team ensures your documentation, immigration formalities, and business requirements remain on track — even during peak holiday seasons.
If you require assistance with planning around the 2026 holiday calendar or managing compliance timelines, our consultants are ready to help you prepare with confidence.
