Eid al-Fitr – 31 March & 1 April 2025

When is Eid al-Fitr 2025? Eid al-Fitr or Lebaran holiday 2025 falls on March 30─31. Eid holidays are the perfect moment to spend time with family and loved ones. There are many holiday activity ideas that can be done together. For information, the 2025 Eid holiday & collective leave for employees starts from March 31 and April 1─4. Don't let the holiday pass without an impression! Here are some fun ideas to fill the Lebaran 2025 holiday:

 

Visit Relatives

Take advantage of the 2025 Lebaran holiday to visit family to strengthen the relationship. At times like this you can also capture special moments by taking pictures together and spending time with extended family. Like watching movies, playing games, walking in the mall and others.

 

Reunion with Old Friends

Apart from visiting relatives, you can also visit school or college friends. Generally, people also hold BBQ events, karaoke, and hang out casually. This special moment is usually used to chat casually, flashback memories of school/college days to exchange news.

 

Staycation

Lebaran 2025 is just around the corner! If you're not planning to travel far, staycation can be a great option to enjoy a relaxing and economical vacation. Staycation can be a fun way to unwind without the hassle of long trips. You can book the hotel of your choice or rent a villa for your family. The tip for staycation during Eid is to choose a hotel or villa with complete facilities such as swimming pool, spa, gym, onsen, or restaurant. On the other hand, for a budget staycation, take advantage of Lebaran promos to stay at hotels with lower prices.

Visit Tourist Attractions

After fasting for a whole month, the Lebaran 2025 holiday is the perfect moment to unwind. Apart from staying in touch with relatives, a vacation to tourist attractions can be a way to refresh your mind and body. You can explore new places with your family while creating unforgettable memories. For nature tourism you can visit Puncak Bogor, Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor, Ciwidey White Crater, Ranca Upas, Bogor Botanical Garden, Green Canyon Pangandaran, Dieng Highlands Tourism and others. For historical tourism you can visit Monas, Old Town, Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple. While theme-parks include Dufan, TMII, Trans Studio, and many more. For those who want to spend the Lebaran holiday abroad, you can also order a JR Pass.

Eid homecoming is often an important tradition for Indonesians. Homecoming is usually done before Eid al-Fitr and becomes a moment to gather with family and relatives. 

 

However, the high enthusiasm for homecoming in Indonesia often becomes a challenge in itself. Therefore, careful preparation is needed so as not to cause risks. Here are tips for Lebaran 2025 homecoming so that the trip remains safe, comfortable and enjoyable:

 

Book Homecoming Tickets Early

For those who choose to go home using public transportation, it is better to book homecoming tickets early to avoid running out. You can book Lebaran homecoming tickets on the website or tiket.com application and use the promo code for a more efficient trip home. For those of you who are going home using public transportation, make sure to come to the station, airport or terminal earlier than the scheduled departure time to avoid delays.

 

Check Vehicle Condition

For those of you who use private transportation, don't forget to service the vehicle so that the engine is in top condition.

 

Maintain Body & Mental Health

The next homecoming preparation tip is to maintain body & mental immunity. Homecoming will usually occur in traffic jams on the way which is draining. Therefore, make sure you get enough sleep, hydrate your body well, take vitamins if needed, maintain your diet to avoid stress and maintain your mood. You can also bring mineral water and food to keep your body fueled.

 

Bring Enough Items

Homecoming usually takes a long time so there are quite a lot of items that need to be prepared. Even so, don't bring too many items to avoid overloading. Prioritize items that need to be carried such as KTP, SIM, STNK, cash, skincare, medicines, smartphones, worship equipment.

 

Utilize Technology

Don't forget to bring a power bank to charge your battery in emergency situations. Also, use your smartphone to check the traffic conditions, weather, travel terrain and e-wallet for toll payments and other non-cash needs. 

 

Make sure you also know the latest information about the one-way contraflow schedule for the Lebaran 2025 homecoming flow.  For information, the one-way scheme for the homecoming flow is applied on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 14.00 to Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 00.00 WIB at KM 70 of the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road to KM 414 of the Semarang-Batang toll road.

The government issued the 2025 Eid holiday schedule for school children as stipulated in the Joint Circular Letter (SEB) of the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia, the Minister of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, and the Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Number 4 of 2025, Number 9 of 2025, and Number 400.6/1432.A/SJ. Here are the details of the schedule:

Date	Day
21 March	Friday
22 March	Saturday
23 March	Sunday
24 March	Monday
25 March	Tuesday
26 March	Wednesday
27 March	Thursday
28 March	Friday
29 March	Saturday
30 March	Sunday
31 March	Monday
1 April	Tuesday
2 April	Wednesday
3 April	Thursday
4 April	Friday
5 April	Saturday
6 April	Sunday
7 April	Monday
8 April	Tuesday

 

The 2025 Eid holiday for school children aims to make the homecoming span longer so that it can unravel congestion. There are a total of 19 days off for Lebaran 2025 school children. Students will re-enter normal learning on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
 

Eid al-Fitr is a Muslim holiday celebrated every 1st of Shawwal in the Hijri calendar. The origin of the name Eid itself comes from the word 'Eid' which means celebration. While 'al-Fitr' means fitrah or has the meaning of returning to the original (human nature). While in Indonesia itself, the term Lebaran is also more common among the public. Lebaran itself refers to the Javanese language which means finished or over, referring to the end of Ramadan fasting. 

 

The history of the establishment of Eid al-Fitr began in Medina, in 624 AD or the 2nd year of Hijriyah. At that time the Muslims had just completed their first Ramadan fast. When he saw the hilal in the sky, the Prophet Muhammad announced that the next day was a feast day, as a sign of victory and gratitude. 

 

Therefore, the true meaning of Eid al-Fitr is a moment of victory for Muslims celebrating the return to the original human nature after running 1 month of fasting full of worship & self-introspection. The moment of Eid 2025 is not only about celebration, but also a moment to forgive each other, establish relationships, and share zakat which reflects the values of love and care in Islam.

In Indonesia, Lebaran is an important moment for Muslims. Not only is it a spiritual celebration, it is also full of culture and tradition. Here are some Lebaran 2025 traditions that are common among Indonesians:

 

Mudik

Lebaran homecoming is a tradition commonly practiced by migrants to return to their hometowns ahead of Eid al-Fitr. Mudik is a moment to gather and strengthen the relationship with family and relatives. There are several provinces that are crowded as homecoming destinations for Lebaran 2025. Such as Central Java (Semarang, Solo, Purwokerto, Tegal, Cilacap, etc.), Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), East Java (Surabaya, Malang, Tulungagung), West Java (Garut, Tasikmalaya, Cirebon), Sumatra Island (Palembang, Lampung, Bengkulu, Padang) and others. To prepare for homecoming early, secure train tickets or airplane tickets first so you don't run out of tickets. 

 

Buy Eid Clothes

Buying new Eid clothes is not just a habit without meaning. The symbolic meaning of buying Eid clothes is as a symbol of purity (self-renewal) because a person returns to fitrah (holy). In addition, wearing new clothes during Eid is considered an expression of happiness and gratitude. To enliven this momentum, you can also see the inspiration of the trending 2025 Eid clothes model. This year, the color that is being predicted to be a trend is mahogany brown. 

 

Buy Eid Hampers

The next tradition of Eid 2025 in Indonesia is to buy new hampers to share with the closest people. This habit is also an expression of care that can strengthen relationships with others.

 

Takbir Parade

On the night before Eid, Muslims chant of takbir and tahmid which echo throughout the country. The excitement of takbiran is an expression of gratitude and joy for the victory against lust during the month of Ramadan. In some regions, the tradition of torch and lantern parades also enliven the atmosphere of Eid al-Fitr. This parade symbolizes victory and prayers for peace and prosperity.

 

Eid Prayer

Right on the morning of 1 Shawwal, Muslims perform Eid prayers in congregation in mosques or open fields.

 

Sungkeman

Sungkeman is a tradition of kneeling to elders or parents to apologize for past mistakes and ask for blessings.

 

Eat Ketupat & Opor

Before Lebaran 2025 arrives, families across Indonesia start preparing ketupat and opor. Ketupat, made from rice cooked in woven coconut leaves, symbolizes purity and simplicity. While opor, a savory coconut milk soup with chicken or beef, symbolizes luxury and abundance.

 

Halal Bihalal & Gathering

Another Eid tradition is visiting relatives and neighbors to maintain brotherhood and harmony.

 

Eid al-Fitr 2025

Giving THR (Tunjangan Hari Raya) is usually done by companies to employees. But adults also usually give gifts in the form of money/THR to children as a form of sharing and a symbol of flowing sustenance.