Cap Go Meh Observed on 3 March 2026: Will It Be a Public Holiday?

Cap Go Meh is one of the celebrations of the Lunar New Year, and also marks the end of the festivities. This important celebration for the Chinese community is observed on the 15th day after their lunar new year. This year, the Cap Go Meh 2577 Kongzili celebration will fall on 3 March 2026. As one of the important days in Indonesian society, will this date be designated as a national holiday or a collective leave day? Cap Go Meh, 3 March 2026, Will Not Be a Holiday Based on the Joint Decree of the 3 Ministers regarding National Holidays and Collective Leave Days in 2026, 3 March 2026 is not included as a public holiday in that month. This means that there will be no holiday on the date of the Cap Go Meh 2026 celebration. In the regulation, the only Chinese celebration designated as a national holiday and collective leave day is the Lunar New Year 2577 Kongzili, which falls on 16 and 17 February 2026. Although Cap Go Meh is not a national holiday, this celebration remains an important part of the traditions and cultural heritage that is preserved every year. List of Public Holidays in March 2026 However, there are still several public holidays in March 2026. These public holidays are related to the commemoration of the Holy Day of Nyepi for the Saka New Year 1948 and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri. Here is the list of public holidays: - Wednesday, 18 March 2026: Holy Day of Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948) - Thursday, 19 March 2026: Holy Day of Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948) - Friday, 20 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri - Saturday, 21 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri - Sunday, 22 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri - Monday, 23 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri - Tuesday, 24 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri That is the information regarding the confirmation that the Cap Go Meh celebration on 3 March 2026 will not be a national holiday or a collective leave day. However, the public will still enjoy holidays on other dates in March 2026. (wia/zap)