March 2026 Public Holiday Calendar: National Holidays and Collective Leave
As the month draws to a close, many members of the public are seeking information about the calendar for the coming month of March 2026, particularly regarding red-letter dates designated as national holidays and collective leave days.
The red-letter dates for national holidays and collective leave in March 2026 have been established by the government through Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB) of Three Ministers Number 1497/Year 2025, Number 2/Year 2025, and Number 5/Year 2025.
National Holidays in March 2026
March 2026 will feature three red-letter dates designated as national holidays. All three are associated with religious observances, namely Nyepi (Day of Silence) and Eid al-Fitr.
The dates are as follows:
- Thursday, 19 March 2026: Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948)
- Saturday, 21 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
- Sunday, 22 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
Collective Leave Days in March 2026
Meanwhile, there are four collective leave dates in March 2026. All four are likewise connected to the religious observances of Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr.
The dates are as follows:
- Wednesday, 18 March 2026: Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948)
- Friday, 20 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
- Monday, 23 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
- Tuesday, 24 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
Long Weekend and Recommended Leave
In total, there are seven red-letter dates for national holidays and collective leave in March 2026. Given that these seven dates fall in close succession and adjoin the weekend, they can be utilised as an extended break.
Furthermore, employees or workers wishing to maximise their time off may use their annual leave entitlement to supplement the holidays on additional dates, potentially enjoying an extended break of over a week.
The recommended dates are as follows:
- Tuesday, 17 March 2026: Recommended additional leave
- Wednesday, 18 March 2026: Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948)
- Thursday, 19 March 2026: Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948)
- Friday, 20 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
- Saturday, 21 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
- Sunday, 22 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
- Monday, 23 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
- Tuesday, 24 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
- Wednesday, 25 March 2026: Recommended additional leave
In summary, the March 2026 red-letter calendar comprises three national holidays and four collective leave days, with the potential for an even longer break by making use of personal annual leave entitlements.