Indonesia has released its 2027 schedule for national holidays and collective leave days via a Joint Decree issued by the Minister of Religious Affairs, the Minister of Manpower, and the Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform. This directive offers direction to government bodies and private companies on how to manage their working and holiday calendar for the upcoming year. The schedule includes extended breaks for Eid al-Fitr, Chinese New Year, Good Friday, Eid al-Adha, Vesak Day, and Christmas.
National Holidays for 2027
The 2027 calendar features 18 national holidays and eight designated collective leave days. The decree also outlines arrangements for organizations providing essential services during these periods. Key entities include hospitals, telecommunications providers, electricity and water utilities, fire departments, public security forces, banks, and transportation companies. These organizations must assign employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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The full list of national holidays for 2027 includes:
- 1 January (Friday): New Year’s Day
- 5 January (Tuesday): Isra and Mi’raj of Prophet Muhammad
- 6 February (Saturday): Chinese New Year
- 8 March (Monday): Nyepi (Saka New Year 1949)
- 10-11 March (Wednesday–Thursday): Eid al-Fitr 1448 Hijri
- 26 March (Friday): Good Friday
- 28 March (Sunday): Easter
- 1 May (Saturday): International Workers’ Day
- 6 May (Thursday): Ascension of Jesus Christ
- 17 May (Monday): Eid al-Adha 1448 Hijri
- 20 May (Thursday): Vesak Day 2571 BE
- 1 June (Tuesday): Pancasila Day
- 6 June (Sunday): Islamic New Year 1449 Hijri
- 15 August (Sunday): Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (Mawlid)
- 17 August (Tuesday): Indonesian Independence Day
- 25 December (Saturday): Christmas Day
- 26 December (Sunday): Isra and Mi’raj of the Prophet Muhammad
Collective Leave Days
- 5 February (Friday): Chinese New Year
- 9 March (Tuesday): Eid al-Fitr 1448 Hijri
- 12 March (Friday): Eid al-Fitr 1448 Hijri
- 15 March (Monday): Eid al-Fitr 1448 Hijri
- 25 March (Thursday): Good Friday
- 18 May (Tuesday): Eid al-Adha 1448 Hijri
- 19 May (Wednesday): Vesak Day 2571 BE
- 24 December (Friday): Christmas Day
For employees, collective leave reduces their annual leave entitlement according to applicable laws and regulations. State civil servants (ASN) follow specific regulations for implementation, while private-sector organizations determine their approach through respective leadership decisions.
