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 2023, tthere is also an initiative introduced called ‘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 2023, 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 recognised by the Indonesian government are Islam, Protestant, Catholic, Buddhist, and Hindu. The religious holidays that celebrated in Indonesia are listed below:
National Holidays
There are three types of public holidays in Indonesia: religious, national, and international.
International Holidays
There are three types of public holidays in Indonesia: religious, national, and international.
Indonesia Public Holidays 2023
Here are the public holidays in Indonesia in 2023:
Date | Day | Holiday |
1 Jan | Sun | New Year’s Day |
22 Jan | Sun | Chinese New Year |
18 Feb | Sat | Isra Mi’raj |
22 Mar | Wed | Bali Hindu New Year |
7 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
22 Apr | Sat | Hari Raya Idul Fitri |
23 Apr | Sun | Lebaran Holiday |
1 May | Mon | Labour Day |
6 May | Sat | Waisak Day |
18 May | Thu | Ascension Day of Jesus |
1 Jun | Thu | Pancasila Day |
4 Jun | Sun | Vesak Day 2567 BE |
29 Jun | Thu | Idul Adha |
19 Jul | Wed | Islamic New Year |
17 Aug | Thu | Independence Day |
27 Sep | Wed | Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday |
25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day |
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 to enhance the efficiency of public servants.
The Cuti Bersama 2023 schedule will be released closer to each holiday and will be announced by the government.
Although the Indonesia government has put this in place, it is not mandatory for every company in Indonesia to implement this. The additional days of long leave will be consumed as “Annual Leave” as part of this initiative.
How to Work in Indonesia
In order to be 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:
- Approval from the government and submission of ‘Rencana Penempatan Tenaga Kerja Asing’ (RPTKA) to the Ministry of Manpower
- Apply for a work permit (IMTA)
- Apply for a Limited Stay Visa & Permit (ITAS)
- Apply for KITAS card & blue foreigner’s registration book
Indonesia Public Holiday 2023 FAQs
If you have to work on a public holiday in Indonesia, then you are entitled to an overtime pay rate.
No. Diwali is not a public holiday in Indonesia.
The main holidays in Indonesia are the religious holidays, focusing on the Muslim community.
Yes. Christmas is a holiday in Indonesia.