Indonesia Public Holidays 2024

3 min read|Last Updated: Oktober 29, 2024|

If you are a foreigner who lives in Indonesia or a foreigner who is planning to relocate to Indonesia for work, you will probably be happy to know how many long weekends the Indonesians get to enjoy throughout the year. While there are 16 public holidays gazette by the government for 2024, there is also an initiative introduction for ‘Cuti Bersama’, which means collective leave or holiday together. Cuti Bersama is widely known as “Hari Kejepit Nasional”.

These collective leaves normally fall on either Monday or Friday, and they are generally before or after a public holiday. That’s why Indonesians have a lot of long weekends to travel for celebrations.

The introduction of collective leave is an initiative of the Indonesian government to promote domestic tourism. So, if you happen to work or relocate to Indonesia in 2024, don’t miss out on this opportunity to check out the hidden gems in Indonesia with all these long weekends.

Types of Public Holidays in Indonesia

There are three types of public holidays in Indonesia: religious, national, and international.

Religious Holidays

Five official religions that are officially recognized by the Indonesian government are Islam, Protestant, Catholic, Buddhist, and Hindu. The religious holidays that are celebrated in Indonesia are listed below:

  • Satu Muharam (Muslim New Year)
  • Maulid Nabi (Birth of the Prophet Mohammad)
  • Isra Miraj (Ascension of the Prophet Mohammad)
  • Hari Raya Idul Fitri (End of Ramadan fasting month)
  • Idul Adha (Muslim Day of Sacrifice)
  • Good Friday
  • Christmas
  • Hari Raya Nyepi (Day of Silence)
  • Vesak Day

National Holidays

There are three types of public holidays in Indonesia: religious, national, and international.

  • Indonesian Independence Day
  • Pancasila Day

International Holidays

There are three types of public holidays in Indonesia: religious, national, and international.

  • New Year’s Day
  • Chinese New Year
  • International Labor’s Day

Indonesia Public Holidays 2024

Here are the public holidays in Indonesia in 2024:

Date Day Holiday
1 Jan Mon New Year’s Day
8 Feb Thu Isra Mi’raj
9 Feb Fri Chinese New Year Holiday
10 Feb Sat Chinese New Year
14 Feb Wed General Election Day
11 Mar Mon Bali Hindu New Year
12 Mar Tue Bali Hindu New Year Holiday
29 Mar Fri Good Friday
8 Apr to 9 Apr Mon to Tue Lebaran Holiday
10 Apr Wed Hari Raya Idul Fitri
11 Apr to 15 Apr Thu to Mon Lebaran Holiday
1 May Wed Labour Day
9 May Thu Ascension Day of Jesus Christ
10 May Fri Ascension Day of Jesus Christ Holiday
23 May Thu Waisak Day
24 May Fri Waisak Day Holiday
1 Jun Sat Pancasila Day
17 Jun Mon Idul Adha
18 Jun Tue Idul Adha Holiday
7 Jul Sun Islamic New Year
17 Aug Sat Independence Day
16 Sep Mon Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
25 Dec Wed Christmas Day
26 Dec Thu Christmas Holiday

What is Cuti Bersama in Indonesia

As mentioned earlier, aside from the standard public holidays in Indonesia, Cuti Bersama (Hari Kejepit Nasional/ collective leave/ holiday together) is an initiative launched by the Indonesian government to promote domestic tourism and enhance the efficiency of public servants.

The Cuti Bersama 2024 schedule will be closer to each holiday and the government will make an announcement.

Although the Indonesian government has put this in place, every company in Indonesia doesn’t need to implement this. The additional days of long leave will be “Annual Leave” as part of this initiative.

How to Work in Indonesia

To work in Indonesia, you must apply for a work visa. Here are the key steps that you should take when obtaining a work visa in Indonesia:

  1. Approval from the government and submission of ‘Rencana Penempatan Tenaga Kerja Asing’ (RPTKA) to the Ministry of Manpower
  2. Apply for a work permit (IMTA)
  3. Apply for a Limited Stay Visa & Permit (ITAS)
  4. Apply for a KITAS card & blue foreigner’s registration book

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FAQs

Do I entitle to holiday pay if I must work on a public holiday in Indonesia?2020-10-26T15:32:11+08:00

If you have to work on a public holiday in Indonesia, then you are entitled to an overtime pay rate.  

Is Diwali a public holiday in Indonesia?2020-10-26T15:31:47+08:00

No. Diwali is not a public holiday in Indonesia. 

What are the main holidays in Indonesia?2020-10-26T15:30:43+08:00

The main holidays in Indonesia are the religious holidays, focusing on the Muslim community. 

Is Christmas a holiday in Indonesia?2020-10-26T15:26:37+08:00

Yes. Christmas is a holiday in Indonesia. 

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