The Indonesian Government has officially designated 17 public holidays and 8 collective leave days for 2026 through a Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB 3 Ministers). With a total of 25 holiday days, next year presents an ideal opportunity to balance work and personal life.

Public Holidays 2026

Mark these important dates:

• January 1 – New Year’s Day
• January 16 – Isra Mi'raj
• February 17 – Chinese New Year (Imlek) 2577
• March 19 – Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence)
• March 21–22 – Eid al-Fitr 1447 H
• April 3 – Good Friday (Death of Jesus Christ)
• April 5 – Easter
• May 1 – Labour Day
• May 14 – Ascension Day of Jesus Christ
• May 27 – Eid al-Adha
• May 31 – Vesak Day
• June 1 – Pancasila Day
• June 16 – Islamic New Year 1448 H
• August 17 – Indonesia’s Independence Day
• August 25 – Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
• December 25 – Christmas Day

Total: 17 Public Holidays

Collective Leave Days 2026

In addition to public holidays, the government has declared 8 collective leave days:

• February 16 (Chinese New Year)
• March 18, 20–24 (Nyepi & Eid al-Fitr period)
• May 15 (Ascension Day of Jesus Christ)
• May 28 (Eid al-Adha)
• December 24 (Christmas)
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Note: Collective leave days are not mandatory for private-sector companies, as implementation depends on each company’s internal policy.

Long Weekend Opportunities

Several long weekends to look forward to in 2026:

• Chinese New Year: February 14–17
• Nyepi & Eid al-Fitr: March 18–24
• Ascension Day: May 14–17
• Christmas: December 24–27

The combination of public holidays and collective leave makes 2026 a great year for rest, travel, and recharging, without requiring excessive annual leave.

Conclusion

The year 2026 offers 25 holiday and collective leave days that can be used productively. With proper planning, you can maintain work performance while enjoying quality time with family and colleagues.

Be sure to align your work schedule with the official calendar to ensure smooth business operations.

Use these holiday periods wisely—a healthy balance between work and rest is key to staying compliant, well, and productive.