Indonesian Government Announces Holiday Schedule for 2026

Comprehensive Holiday Calendar Released

The Indonesian government has officially announced the holiday schedule for 2026, featuring a total of 17 national holidays and 8 joint leave days ³

. This comprehensive calendar was released through a joint decree signed by three ministers: the Minister of Religious Affairs, the Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform, and the Minister of Manpower.

Upcoming Long Weekends

The first long weekend of 2026 will occur on 16-18 January 2026, as the Isra' Mi'raj observance on Friday, 16 January, creates a three-day break when combined with the regular weekend ²

. This pattern of creating long weekends through strategic placement of holidays and joint leave days is expected to continue throughout the year, potentially boosting tourism and providing employees with better work-life balance.

Holiday Distribution Throughout 2026

The government's decision to distribute these holidays throughout the year aims to maintain productivity while giving citizens extended breaks. The exact dates of these holidays were determined through careful coordination between various government ministries and stakeholders.

Impact on Tourism and Economy

By creating multiple long weekends, the government hopes to stimulate domestic tourism and potentially attract international visitors. This strategy is part of a broader effort to boost economic activity throughout the year.