Is Tomorrow, 17 June, Still a Holiday? Check the Official Rules

Today, Tuesday 16 June 2026, Indonesians are enjoying a national holiday for the Islamic New Year 1 Muharram 1448 Hijriah. This moment marking the new year in the Hijri calendar has been designated as a nationwide public holiday. For those planning work, school, or travel activities, it is important to know the official provisions regarding this year’s Islamic New Year holiday schedule. Referring to the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB) of Three Ministers on National Holidays and Collective Leave for 2026, the national holiday for the Islamic New Year 1448 Hijriah falls on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. The official list does not include any collective leave accompanying the Islamic New Year 1448 Hijriah observance. Therefore, Wednesday 17 June 2026 is neither a public holiday nor collective leave. This means office activities, schools, public services, and general community activities will return to normal starting Wednesday 17 June 2026 after the national holiday ends. The Islamic New Year is commemorated every 1 Muharram, the first month of the Hijri calendar. Citing an explanation from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, this observance marks the change of year in the Islamic calendar used by Muslims worldwide. The Hijri calendar itself is calculated based on the lunar cycle (qamariyah). The establishment of this calendar’s starting point is linked to the migration (hijrah) of Prophet Muhammad SAW from Mecca to Medina, which became an important milestone in Islamic history. For Muslims, the Islamic New Year moment is often interpreted as a time for self-reflection, life evaluation, and strengthening the spirit to live the new year better. After the Islamic New Year national holiday on 16 June 2026, there remain several national holidays throughout the rest of 2026. Based on the Joint Ministerial Decree on National Holidays and Collective Leave for 2026, the upcoming public holiday schedule is: Monday, 17 August 2026: Indonesian Independence Day; Tuesday, 27 August 2026: Maulid of Prophet Muhammad SAW; Thursday, 24 December 2026: Collective leave for Christmas; Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day. The public can use this information to arrange work, education, and travel plans until the end of the year.