Nyepi 2026: Year of Saka 1948 – Official Holiday Schedule
In March 2026, the Hindu religious observance of Nyepi will be celebrated. The government has established national holidays and joint leave to commemorate Nyepi 2026.
Based on the joint decree of three ministers regarding national holidays and joint leave in 2026, the Hindu community will observe the sacred day of Nyepi marking the new year of Saka 1948. Two official holidays have been designated for Nyepi 2026:
Wednesday, 18 March 2026: Joint leave for Nyepi (Year of Saka 1948)
Thursday, 19 March 2026: Sacred day of Nyepi (Year of Saka 1948)
Extended Holiday Period: Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr 2026
Notably, the Nyepi holiday in 2026 coincides closely with Eid al-Fitr 2026, allowing the public to enjoy an extended holiday period across:
Wednesday, 18 March 2026: Joint leave for Nyepi (Year of Saka 1948)
Thursday, 19 March 2026: Sacred day of Nyepi (Year of Saka 1948)
Friday, 20 March 2026: Joint leave for 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: Joint leave for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
Tuesday, 24 March 2026: Joint leave for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah
Joint Leave Provisions for Employees and Civil Servants
The following provisions apply to the implementation of joint leave for workers, employees, and civil servants:
The implementation of joint leave reduces the annual leave entitlements of employees and workers in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations at each workplace, organisation, institution, or company.
Joint leave does not reduce the annual leave entitlements of state civil service apparatus members.
Nyepi 2026 Holiday Schedule in Bali
Regarding the Hindu sacred holiday, special dispensation leave has been established in Bali to enable the Hindu community to observe their religious obligations according to their traditions. According to the Bali Governor’s circular letter B.30.800.1.6.2/61594/PK/BKPSDM regarding national holidays and joint leave in 2026, the following schedule applies for Nyepi commemorations in Bali:
Wednesday, 18 March 2026: Sacred day of Tawur Kesanga
Thursday, 19 March 2026: Sacred day of Nyepi, Year of Saka 1948
Friday, 20 March 2026: Sacred day of Ngembak Geni