Indonesia has officially announced its public holidays and collective leave days for 2027, giving residents, expatriates, businesses and travellers an opportunity to plan their schedules ahead.
The government has designated 18 national public holidays and eight collective leave days, creating several opportunities for extended breaks throughout the year. The schedule was formalised through a Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB Tiga Menteri) signed on 15 September 2026.
The 2027 calendar includes major religious celebrations, Chinese New Year, Nyepi, Indonesia’s Independence Day and Christmas. Several dates also fall close to weekends, making them useful for planning domestic trips, regional holidays and longer stays across the archipelago.
Indonesia National Public Holidays 2027
The following dates are listed in the government’s 2027 national holiday schedule.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 5 January 2027 | Tuesday | Isra Mikraj of Prophet Muhammad 1448 Hijri |
| 6 February 2027 | Saturday | Chinese New Year 2578 Kongzili |
| 8 March 2027 | Monday | Nyepi – Balinese Day of Silence (Saka New Year 1949) |
| 10–11 March 2027 | Wednesday–Thursday | Eid al-Fitr 1448 Hijri |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 28 March 2027 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | International Labour Day |
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | Ascension of Jesus Christ |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Eid al-Adha 1448 Hijri |
| 20 May 2027 | Thursday | Vesak Day 2571 BE |
| 1 June 2027 | Tuesday | Pancasila Day |
| 6 June 2027 | Sunday | Islamic New Year 1449 Hijri |
| 15 August 2027 | Sunday | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Maulid Nabi) |
| 17 August 2027 | Tuesday | Indonesian Independence Day |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2027 | Sunday | Isra Mikraj of Prophet Muhammad 1449 Hijri |
Although the table contains 17 entries, the Eid al-Fitr holiday covers two days, bringing the total to 18 national public holidays.
Indonesia Collective Leave Days 2027
In addition to national public holidays, the government has approved eight collective leave days (cuti bersama) for 2027.
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 5 February 2027 | Friday | Collective leave – Chinese New Year |
| 9 March 2027 | Tuesday | Collective leave – Eid al-Fitr |
| 12 March 2027 | Friday | Collective leave – Eid al-Fitr |
| 15 March 2027 | Monday | Collective leave – Eid al-Fitr |
| 25 March 2027 | Thursday | Collective leave – Good Friday |
| 18 May 2027 | Tuesday | Collective leave – Eid al-Adha |
| 19 May 2027 | Wednesday | Collective leave – Vesak Day |
| 24 December 2027 | Friday | Collective leave – Christmas |
The collective leave schedule is particularly relevant for travellers planning extended holidays around Chinese New Year, Eid al-Fitr, Easter, Eid al-Adha and Christmas.
For private-sector employees, collective leave is generally optional and subject to company policy. Employees who take collective leave have the corresponding days deducted from their annual leave entitlement. Those who work on these dates do not have their annual leave reduced.
Best Long Weekends and Holiday Periods in Indonesia 2027
With several public holidays falling close to weekends, 2027 offers a number of opportunities to plan longer breaks without using too many annual leave days.
Here are some of the most useful holiday periods to consider.
1. Chinese New Year: 5–7 February 2027
Friday to Sunday · 3 consecutive days
Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, 6 February, with collective leave scheduled for Friday, 5 February.
This creates a three-day weekend, making it a convenient opportunity for a short city break or a visit to destinations celebrating Chinese New Year across Indonesia.
2. Nyepi: 6–9 March 2027
Saturday to Tuesday · 4 consecutive days
Nyepi falls on Monday, 8 March, with collective leave on Tuesday, 9 March. Together with the preceding weekend, this creates a four-day break.
For travellers considering Bali, it is important to understand that Nyepi is a day of silence observed across the island. Activities are restricted, including travel and movement outside accommodation. Visitors should arrange their travel plans and accommodation accordingly.
3. Eid al-Fitr: 9–15 March 2027
Tuesday to Monday · 7 consecutive days
Eid al-Fitr offers one of the longest official holiday periods in 2027.
The national public holidays fall on 10 and 11 March, while collective leave is scheduled for 9, 12 and 15 March. Combined with the weekends, this creates a seven-day holiday period.
This is one of the busiest travel periods in Indonesia, as many people return to their hometowns for the annual mudik tradition. Travellers should consider booking flights, trains and accommodation well in advance.
4. Good Friday and Easter: 25–28 March 2027
Thursday to Sunday · 4 consecutive days
Good Friday falls on 26 March, with collective leave scheduled for Thursday, 25 March. Easter Sunday follows on 28 March.
Together with the weekend, these dates create a four-day break, offering an opportunity for a short domestic holiday or a trip to a nearby destination.
5. Eid al-Adha and Vesak: 17–20 May 2027
Monday to Thursday · 4 consecutive days
May offers another useful holiday period. Eid al-Adha falls on Monday, 17 May, followed by collective leave on 18 and 19 May. Vesak Day falls on Thursday, 20 May.
The four consecutive days provide an opportunity to plan a longer break. Employees who wish to extend the holiday can consider taking Friday, 21 May, as annual leave, potentially creating a nine-day break when combined with the weekends on either side.
6. Christmas: 24–26 December 2027
Friday to Sunday · 3 consecutive days
Christmas Day falls on Saturday, 25 December, with collective leave scheduled for Friday, 24 December. Sunday, 26 December, is also a national public holiday for Isra Mikraj.
The three-day period provides a convenient opportunity for a year-end getaway, although popular destinations may become busy during the festive season.
How to Plan Your Annual Leave Around Indonesia’s 2027 Public Holidays
If you are living or working in Indonesia, planning your annual leave around the official holiday calendar can help you make the most of your time off.
Consider these practical tips:
- Book early for major holiday periods: Eid al-Fitr, Chinese New Year and Christmas are popular travel periods. Flights and accommodation can become more expensive as demand increases.
- Check your company’s collective leave policy: Collective leave arrangements in private companies are optional and depend on the employer’s policy.
- Plan around regional celebrations: Nyepi in Bali involves island-wide restrictions, while other religious and cultural celebrations may affect transport, opening hours and local activities.
- Consider taking additional annual leave: A single day of leave before or after selected public holidays can turn a short break into a longer holiday.
- Check transport arrangements: During Eid al-Fitr, the annual mudik period can significantly increase demand for domestic flights, trains, buses and road transport.
For expatriates, it is also worth checking visa validity and permitted stay dates before arranging an extended trip outside Indonesia.
Official Reference
The 2027 public holiday and collective leave schedule was formalised through the Joint Ministerial Decree of the Minister of Religious Affairs, Minister of Manpower and Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform:
- Ministerial Decree No. 1205 of 2026
- Ministerial Decree No. 3 of 2026
- Ministerial Decree No. 2 of 2026
The decree was signed on 15 September 2026 and serves as the official guideline for government institutions and private-sector organisations in planning national holidays and collective leave throughout 2027.
The dates for 1 Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha remain subject to further determination by the Minister of Religious Affairs.
Read the official announcement and supporting documents through the Ministry of Manpower or the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs.
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