List of 2024 National Holidays and Joint Leave

The turn of the year is one of the most anticipated moments. Apart from bringing a new spirit, of course there are national holidays and collective leave that have been set by the government. You can use them to take a vacation, gather with family, or do other fun activities. Red dates or public holidays are usually set due to religious celebrations or historical days. As for collective leave, it is presented to provide additional days off for workers. When are the red dates in 2025? Check out the full list below!

Date	Day	Event
1 January 2024	Monday	New Year 2024
8 February 2024	Thursday	Isra' Mi'raj of Prophet Muhammad 1445
9 February	Friday	Joint Leave Chinese New Year 2574 Kongzili
10 February 2024	Saturday	Chinese New Year 2574 Kongzili
11 March 2024	Monday	Nyepi Day
12 March 2024	Tuesday	Joint Leave Nyepi Day
29 March 2024	Friday	Good Friday
31 March 2024	Sunday	Easter Day
8 - 9 April 2024	Monday - Tuesday	Joint Leave Eid al-Fitr 1445
10 - 11 April	Wednesday - Thursday	Eid al-Fitr 1445
12 - 15 April	Friday - Thursday	Joint Leave Eid al-Fitr 1445
1 May 2024	Wednesday	Labor Day
9 May 2024	Thursday	Ascension of Jesus Christ
10 May	Friday	Joint Leave Ascension of Jesus Christ
23 May 2024	Thursday	Vesak Day
24 May 2024	Friday	Joint Leave Vesak Day
1 June 2024	Saturday	Pancasila Day
17 June 2024	Monday	Eid al-Adha 1445
7 July 2024	Sunday	Islamic New Year 1446
17 August 2024	Saturday	Republic of Indonesia Independence Day 79
16 September 2024	Monday	Maulid of the Prophet Muhammad
25 December 2024	Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 December 2024	Thursday	Joint Leave Christmas Day

 

*The above information on 2024 public holiday dates is subject to change

• Friday, February 9, 2024: Chinese New Year 2575 Kongzili

• Tuesday, March 12, 2024: Nyepi New Year Saka 1946

• Monday, April 8, 2024: Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri  

• Tuesday, April 9, 2024: Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri  

• Friday, April 12, 2024: Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri  

• Monday, April 15, 2024: Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri

• Friday, May 10, 2024: Ascension of Jesus Christ

• Friday, May 24, 2024: Vesak Day

• Tuesday, June 18, 2024: Eid al-Adha 1445 Hijri

• Thursday, December 26, 2024: Christmas Holiday

 

*Source: SKB 3 Menteri Republik Indonesia, Kementerian Agama, Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan, dan Kementerian Pendayagunaan Aparatur Negara dan Reformasi Birokrasi Republik Indonesia.

 

After knowing the public holiday in 2024, do you already have an idea of where to vacation? You can extend your fun time by utilizing joint leave, t-mates! For more details, see the details and what fun you can do on each date.

1. New Year 2024 (January 1)

The New Year 2024 falls on Monday, January 1. Usually, the beginning of the year has been celebrated since the end of the year. There are various ideas of activities that can be done on New Year's Eve. Starting from gathering with family or loved ones, staycation in Puncak villas while karaoke, grilling corn & barbeque. Well, the seconds of the turn of the new year are usually enlivened with spectacular fireworks at several popular locations. For example, Monas and HI Roundabout in Jakarta, GWK Statue in Bali, Bandung Square, Tugu Jogja, and others. If you want to take a vacation abroad, you can book online flight tickets to several countries that have the best fireworks parties. For example, Hong Kong, Dubai, Brazil, Big Ben in New York, and Australia. 

 

2. Isra Miraj 2024 (February 8)

Isra Miraj is the Prophet Muhammad's journey to the 7th heaven in one night using buraq. The event that occurred on 27 Rajab is an important moment for Muslims. Because on that night, the Prophet Muhammad received a direct order from Allah SWT to perform the 5 daily prayers. In Indonesia, Isra Miraj is celebrated as a national holiday. There are various celebrations and unique traditions in each city to celebrate it. If you want to experience it, you can go to Cirebon and visit Kasepuhan Palace. Later, there will be recitation and distribution of bogana rice. If you stay in Bandung, you can see the Torchlight parade that takes place at night. If you're in Jogja, there's Rajaban Peksi Buraq, which is a parade with buraq made of grapefruit peels and filled with fruits. Later, the fruit will be distributed around the Yogyakarta Palace. Coinciding with the long weekend, you can also take a vacation in these cities. For example, playing at Farm House Lembang or Ratu Boko Palace.

 

3. Chinese New Year 2024 (February 10)

The next national holiday is Chinese New Year, which is a holiday for the Chinese tribe. The determination of Chinese New Year is always different every year. This is because the Chinese calendar system is a lunisolar system that combines the solar cycle and the lunar cycle. Generally, Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days, starting from Chinese New Year to Yuan Xiao or Cap Go Meh. Chinese New Year celebrations are usually synonymous with gathering with family, visiting the graves of ancestors, eating Chinese New Year dishes such as basket cakes, mandarin oranges, and sweets. Not to forget, there is a tradition of giving angpao to unmarried family members, decorating the house with all-red trinkets, and lighting fireworks. After Chinese New Year comes Chinese New Year Collective Leave. Still in the nuances of Chinese New Year celebrations, people usually take advantage of joint leave by doing religious tours to several nearby temples or shrines. For example, visiting Sam Poo Kong Semarang to pray or watch the lion dance parade. 

 

4. Nyepi Day 2025 (March 29)

Nyepi Day is a Hindu New Year tradition in Bali celebrated annually in March or April. The word Nyepi comes from the Sanskrit word sepi which means 'silent' or 'calm'. This tradition has been practiced for centuries since the 78th century AD based on the Saka calendar. In 2025, Nyepi Day falls on March 29. In addition to religious ceremonies, Nyepi Day is also synonymous with the Ogoh Ogoh Parade which is held the night before and also Omed-Omedan which takes place after Nyepi. These two activities are very well known and highly anticipated by tourists. This is because this performance has a strong element of arts and culture and involves many people. For those of you who are interested, you can immediately prepare your departure by booking plane tickets to Bali and hotels located around the performance venue well in advance. 

 

5. Good Friday 2025 (18 April)

The next red date 2025 is Good Friday or also known as Good Friday. It is a very important day for Christians and Catholics around the world. Good Friday falls on the Friday before Easter week. In this tradition, people commemorate Jesus Christ being crucified to atone for the sins of mankind with a drama performance of the crucifixion tableau that is often held in churches across Indonesia. However, after a moment of spiritual reflection, why not take advantage of this short national holiday to relax yourself? Enjoy a moment of respite at a relaxing spa, visit a salon for some pampering, explore a shopping mall for some shopping, or spend time at popular outdoor entertainment venues such as Gondola Ancol or go on a Jakarta Aquarium Safari with family and friends. With a combination of spiritual celebration and refreshing rest, Good Friday will be the most memorable moment of the 2025 national holiday. Happy Good Friday, t-mates!

 

6. Easter Day 2025 (20 April)

Easter Day is the holiest day in Christianity and Catholicism after celebrating Good Friday. On Easter, people commemorate the resurrection of Jesus after the crucifixion. One of the iconic traditions during this religious event is decorating Easter eggs with bright, artistic colors. After participating in the religious ceremony, you can take advantage of this short red date to pamper yourself with a staycation at a choice of hotels near your area, for example when in Jakarta you can find a wide selection of hotels in Jakarta, as well as when carrying out Easter in Surabaya there are many choices of hotels in Surabaya to fill your time during the Easter 2025 holiday. 

 

7. Eid al-Fitr Day 2024 (14 April)

Eid al-Fitr or also known as Lebaran, is a Muslim holiday which is celebrated every 1 Shawwal in the Hijri calendar. This special moment marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, where previously Muslims fasted for a whole month. Eid al-Fitr is not only about celebration, but also a moment to return to nature, win, forgive each other, and build friendly relationships. One of the iconic activities of Eid al-Fitr is Eid homecoming. This activity is the most anticipated because it is a moment to reunite with family. Because it is done massively by almost all people, most of whom come from the capital, Indonesian people tend to buy transportation tickets well in advance to avoid running out of tickets. Not just planes and buses, travelers also do train ticket booking from two months before Eid arrives.

 

8. Labor Day (May 1)

Labor Day is a national holiday that is celebrated every May 1, not only in Indonesia but around the world. At this moment, workers usually do a long-march to commemorate the long struggle of workers in achieving labor rights. Not only workers who perform heroic actions and solidarity, you can also take advantage of this national holiday by spending time with family and loved ones. For those who plan to take a vacation or leave the house on this red date, you should avoid vital objects such as famous landmarks which are usually the point of labor demonstrations. As a form of appreciation for this national holiday, many tourist attractions and merchants provide discounts for their products, commonly known as Mayday promos. You can shop for fashion, eat at restaurants, and visit playgrounds such as Saloka Park Semarang or for you Jakarta residents, you can spend the night on Harapan Island, Kepulauan Seribu at a sloping price.

 

9. Ascension of Jesus Christ 2024 (May 9)

In Indonesia, the Ascension of Jesus Almasih is celebrated as a national holiday. The Ascension of Jesus Al Masih is a commemoration of the lifting of Jesus to heaven after 40 days of resurrection. For those who celebrate, there will be mass in church. As a red date that clashes on Thursday, there is a collective leave on Friday, May 10, 2024. This moment can be a long holiday that can be used to gather with family, friends, or loved ones. For example, a staycation at a Bandung hotel, a vacation to Bali, playing at Dufan Ancol, or staying at Dusun Bambu Resort . 

 

10. Birth of Pancasila Day (June 1)

The next national holiday is the Birth of Pancasila. The selection of June 1 as the birthday of Pancasila was motivated by the moment of the BPUPKI session in formulating the foundation of the Indonesian state. President Soekarno himself conveyed his ideas regarding the basis of the state at the BPUPKI session on June 1, 1945 with the name Pancasila, which consists of the words 'Panca' (five) and 'Sila' (principle / basis). In order to celebrate the birth of Pancasila, people across Indonesia have their own traditions to celebrate. For example, in Blitar there is a Grebeg Pancasila event to Kirab Insan Pancasila in Bandung. You can also take a historical tour by visiting the Pancasila Building, the National Museum, touring the Old City, and Bung Karno's Exile House. For those from out of town, you can buy bus tickets online to the destination.

 

11. Vesak (May 12)

Vesak Day is an important moment for Buddhists around the world to commemorate three sacred events: the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. Celebrated in May or June every year, this celebration is not only full of spiritual meaning, but also a rich and colorful cultural tradition. This year, Vesak Day falls on May 12, 2025. On this occasion, not only religious activities can be carried out but also filled with interesting activities, such as watching art and cultural performances and tasting special dishes served during Vesak Day. You can also buy Borobudur Temple tickets to join in celebrating this celebration. This is because Vesak Day in Indonesia is celebrated on a large scale at the Borobudur Temple Complex, Yogyakarta. However, if you want to take advantage of the leave time with Vesak, you can visit other places of worship, such as the Duta Maitreya Vihara Batam and the Dharma Bhakti Vihara Jakarta.

 

12. Eid al-Adha (June 17)

Eid al-Adha or Hari Raya Haji usually falls on the 12th of Dhulhijah. Eid al-Adha is a worldwide Muslim holiday to commemorate the sacrifice. Namely when Prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son Ismail as a form of realization of knowledge of God which was then replaced by a larger sacrifice. The usual routine is to perform the Eid al-Adha prayer and then slaughter the sacrificial animals. Apart from enjoying the sacrificial animals, people generally also celebrate Eid al-Adha by visiting relatives, going to tourist attractions, or relaxation. After a busy day, you can take some time off from Eid al-Adha to relax yourself at a salon in Jakarta to prepare yourself for the day ahead.

 

13. Islamic New Year (July 7)

The next national holiday is the Islamic New Year, a very important moment for Muslims to reflect and remember the hijra of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from the city of Mecca to the city of Medina. This holiday is not only a time to relax, but also to explore the rich traditions and cultures that exist in Indonesia. When Islamic New Year arrives, there are many destinations in Indonesia that celebrate it in a distinctive way. For example, in Ponorogo Regency, Grebeg Suro is an annual event that attracts attention with a parade at Ponorogo Square. In Solo, Kirab Kebo Bule is one of the most anticipated traditions, symbolizing the arrival of the month of Suro or Muharram. While in Jogja, the Tapa Bisu tradition is held on Muharram 1. Take advantage of this short vacation moment to visit famous tourist attractions in each region, such as Solo Safari in Solo and Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta. Let's welcome the Islamic New Year 2024 with enthusiasm and joy.

 

14. 79th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia (August 17)

Every August 17, we celebrate Indonesia's Independence Day to honor our heroes. On this red date, we can remember and honor the heroes with a vacation to historical places and museums.  Some historical tourist destinations that you can visit as a reminder of the struggle for independence of the Republic of Indonesia include the Proclamation Formulation Museum, the Proclamation Monument, and Gedung Joang 45. In addition to historical museums, you can visit Taman Mini Indonesia Indah to find out about the richness of Indonesian culture and the Museum and Gallery at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. This national holiday is always synonymous with August 17 competitions such as sack races, cracker eating competitions, tug of war, climbing areca nut, marbles racing and others. 

 

15. Maulid Nabi 2024 (September 16)

Maulid Nabi is the anniversary of the birth of the prophet Muhammad every 12 Rabiul Awal. In 2024, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad falls on September 16. In Indonesia, there are various celebrations and traditions as a form of joy for the birth of the Prophet. One of the most popular is the Sekaten ceremony held at the Yogyakarta Palace and Surakarta Palace. Sekaten takes place from 5 to 12 Rabiul Awal with various stages. If you want to follow this ceremony, you can book a hotel in Jogja near the palace. In Gorontalo, there is also a tradition of making traditional specialties which are then arranged in Tolangga shaped like a tower boat. Later the food will be distributed during the parade. 
 

16. Christmas (December 25)

The last national holiday is Christmas. Christians and Catholics annually celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ or commonly called Christmas on December 25. To welcome Christmas, people decorate their homes, public facilities such as malls, hospitals, and banks with Christmas trees. In general, Christians and Catholics also perform mass at church, gather with family, send Christmas greetings, and exchange gifts or Christmas hampers. After Christmas Day comes Christmas leave, which can be used for quality-time with family by staycation or booking hotels, vacationing to tourist attractions, or renting villas.