Introduction
If you are a foreigner living in Indonesia or considering moving to the country, you will be surprised at how many holidays Indonesians get to celebrate throughout the year. While there are 15 Indonesia public holidays announced for 2022, the government has not yet declared Collective Leave or Cuti Bersama or also known as Hari Kejepit Nasional. The government wants to watch the Covid-19 situation in the upcoming year before deciding on the Collective Leave declaration.
Types of Indonesia Public Holiday
In Indonesia, public holidays are divided into three main categories: religious, national, and international.
Religious Holidays
Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, and Protestantism are the five official religions acknowledged by the Indonesian government. The religious holidays that are celebrated in Indonesia are listed below:
– Satu Muharram (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 (Christian Holiday)
– Christmas (Christian Holiday)
– Hari Raya Nyepi (Day of Silence- Hindu holiday)
– Vesak Day (Buddhist Holiday)
National Holidays
Like almost every nation in the world, Indonesia has also celebrated its independence day. The country also celebrated the day when its main ideology that widely known as Pancasila are discovered.
– Indonesian Independence Day
– Pancasila Day
International Holidays
Together with many countries on the globe, Indonesia commemorates international holidays. The following are international holidays that are celebrated in the country:
– New Year’ Day
– Chinese New Year
– International Labor’s Day
Indonesia Public Holiday in 2022
| Date | Day | Holidays |
| 1 January | Saturday | New Year’s Day |
| 1 February | Tuesday | Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day |
| 28 February | Monday | Isra Miraj Nabi Muhammad SAW |
| 3 March | Thursday | Hari Suci Nyepi Saka 1944 |
| 15 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May | Sunday | International Labor Day |
| 2-3 May | Monday, Tuesday | Idul Fitri Day Holiday |
| 16 May | Monday | Vesak Day (Buddha’s Anniversary) |
| 26 May | Thursday | Ascension of Isa |
| 1 June | Wednesday | Pancasila Day |
| 9 July | Sunday | Idul Adha Holiday |
| 30 July | Saturday | Islamic New Year |
| 17 August | Wednesday | Indonesian Independence Day |
| 8 October | Sunday | Prophet’s Muhammad Birthday |
| 25 December | Sunday | Christmas Day |
Cuti Bersama or Collective Leave
There are a total of 22 days of holidays in 2021, including 7 days of Collective Leave. It is worth a one month holiday in total. Once the government releases the Collective Leave for 2022, you can come back to our article about Indonesia public holiday and learn about the update.
“Cuti Bersama” (Collective Leave) was initially introduced to encourage the domestic tourism industry when a working day fell in between two holidays. However, due to the pandemic situation, the government is assessing the effect of the current Lockdown Policy (PPKM) and the ambitious vaccination goals before announcing the Collective Leave for 2022.
Closing Thought
If you happen to be working or relocating to Indonesia in 2022, you can take advantage of all these long weekends to explore the country’s natural hidden gems. Use our complete list of Indonesia public holidays to help you in planning a vacation in 2022. Should you need any help in moving to or visiting Indonesia, Permitindo can assist you in obtaining a Stay Permit (KITAS) or an appropriate VISA in a hassle-free manner. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at anita@permitindo.com or fill in the form below.
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