Indonesia Travel Guide - Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2008-December 2009 period.

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
10 Jan Muharram (Islamic New Year).
7 Feb Chinese New Year.
7 Mar Nyepi (Hindu New Year).
20 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
21 Mar Good Friday.
20 May Waisak Day (Buddha’s Birthday).
1 May Ascension.
17 Aug Indonesian Independence Day.
30 Jul Lailat al Miraj (Ascension of the Prophet).
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
9 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25/26 Dec Christmas Day/Boxing Day. 
29 Dec Islamic New Year.

2009
1 Jan New Year's Day.
20 Jan Muharram (Islamic New Year). 
26 Jan Chinese New Year.
Mar* Nyepi (Hindu New Year). 
9 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). 
10 Apr Good Friday.
May* Waisak Day (Buddha's Birthday).
21 May Ascension.
17 Aug Indonesian Independence Day.
20 Jul Lailat al Miraj (Ascension of the Prophet).
21 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 
28 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25/26 Dec Christmas Day/Boxing Day. 
29 Dec Islamic New Year.

* Dates to be confirmed.

(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and so if dates are given above, they are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. (b) Buddhist festivals are also timed according to phases of the moon and variations may occur.