Is 1 May a Public Holiday? Check the May 2026 Calendar for a Long Weekend

The question of whether 1 May is a public holiday often arises as the month begins. Based on the government’s decision in the Joint Decree of Three Ministers on national holidays and collective leave, the answer is yes, 1 May 2026 is a public holiday. That date is commemorated as International Labour Day or National Labour Day, which is annually set as a national holiday in Indonesia. On Friday, 1 May 2026, the public can enjoy the holiday in observance of International Labour Day. Interestingly, as it falls on a Friday, this holiday automatically creates a long weekend at the beginning of the month. The distribution of public holidays in May is fairly even and provides a break in the midst of monthly activities.