Is Tomorrow, 3 April 2026, a Public Holiday? Here's the Answer from the Joint Decree of 3 Ministers!
Not long ago, Indonesian society enjoyed a long weekend due to the Eid al-Fitr 1447 H holiday, and now social media is abuzz with news of another extended break at the start of April 2026. Rumours suggest a three-day long weekend beginning tomorrow, 3 April 2026. Is this true?
The answer to that question can be found in the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB) Numbers 1497, 2, and 5 of 2025. This SKB, signed on 19 September 2025, regulates national holidays and collective leave throughout 2026.
The provisions of the SKB serve as a guide for Civil Servants (ASN) as well as private institutions in determining holidays. Nevertheless, certain sectors are permitted to continue operations due to their urgency, such as telecommunications, banking, and electricity services.
So, is tomorrow, Friday, 3 April 2026, a red-letter day? Check the contents of the 2026 Joint Decree of Three Ministers as explained below!
What Holiday is 3 April 2026?
In summary, Friday, 3 April 2026, is a red-letter day. The next question arises: what holiday is it?
According to the aforementioned SKB, tomorrow is a national holiday for the Death of Jesus Christ. This national holiday is not accompanied by any collective leave, either before or after.
Based on the explanation on the official website of State University of Surabaya, the event of Jesus Christ’s death on the cross is also known as Good Friday. For Christians, Good Friday is a moment for reflection, prayer, and remembering the value of love.
Good Friday itself is part of Holy Week. Holy Week is the most sacred week, comprising Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.
When is the April 2026 Long Weekend?
As mentioned above, the holiday on 3 April 2026 marks the beginning of the long weekend. So, what dates constitute the April 2026 long weekend?
The government, through the SKB of Three Ministers, has also designated Sunday, 5 April 2026, as a national holiday. That date is set as a national holiday in commemoration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, or Easter.
With the Easter holiday, a three-day long weekend is automatically formed. Here are the details:
Friday, 3 April 2026: National holiday for the Death of Jesus Christ (Good Friday)
Saturday, 4 April 2026: Weekend holiday
Sunday, 5 April 2026: National holiday for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter)
List of Red-Letter Days in April 2026
Does April 2026 have any other red-letter days? April 2026 does not have any national holidays or collective leave besides those already mentioned.
However, like other months, April 2026 includes a series of weekend red-letter days, namely Sundays. The details can be checked in the following points:
Sunday, 5 April 2026: Weekend red-letter day
Sunday, 12 April 2026: Weekend red-letter day
Sunday, 19 April 2026: Weekend red-letter day
Sunday, 26 April 2026: Weekend red-letter day
Remaining National Holidays and Collective Leave in 2026
There are still many remaining national holidays and collective leave days in 2026 until the end of the year. As of the writing of this article, only 6 national holidays have been observed out of a total of 17. For collective leave, only 3 days remain. Check the list below:
Remaining National Holidays 2026
Friday, 3 April 2026: Death of Jesus Christ
Sunday, 5 April 2026: Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter)
Friday, 1 May 2026: International Labour Day
Thursday, 14 May 2026: Ascension of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 27 May 2026: Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah
Sunday, 31 May 2026: Vesak Day 2570 BE
Monday, 1 June 2026: Pancasila Birth Day
Tuesday, 16 June 2026: 1 Muharram Islamic New Year 1448 Hijriah
Monday, 17 August 2026: Proclamation of Independence
Tuesday, 25 August 2026: Birth of Prophet Muhammad SAW
Friday, 25 December 2026: Birth of Jesus Christ
Remaining Collective Leave 2026
Friday, 15 May 2026: Ascension of Jesus Christ
Thursday, 28 May 2026: Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah
Thursday, 24 December 2026: Birth of Jesus Christ
In conclusion, tomorrow, 3 April 2026, is a red-letter day in the form of a national holiday for the Death of Jesus Christ. Hopefully, this answers your questions!