How Many Days Off for 17 August 2026? Here Are the Details

The Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia is celebrated every August. The government, through the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB 3 Menteri), has designated the commemoration of the 81st Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia as a national holiday.

For this year, the Independence Day holiday falls on Monday, 17 August 2026. Although there is no additional collective leave, the holiday is adjacent to the weekend, creating a long weekend.

Here is the breakdown:

• Saturday, 15 August 2026: Weekend holiday

• Sunday, 16 August 2026: Weekend holiday

• Monday, 17 August 2026: 81st Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia

In August 2026, there are two national holidays. Besides Independence Day, the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday is commemorated on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. While there is no collective leave for this period, it follows a weekend and a recommended leave day on Monday, 24 August 2026, offering another potential extended break.

Looking ahead to the remainder of 2026, the next national holiday after August is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026, which is accompanied by a collective leave day on Thursday, 24 December 2026.