Official Guidelines for the 2026 Hardiknas Ceremony: Sequence, Time, and Provisions
Every 2 May, the entire Indonesian society commemorates National Education Day (Hardiknas). More than just an annual ceremonial event, this moment also serves as material for reflection on the importance of education in building the nation. In addition, on this date, there is one habit that is always carried out and becomes the main activity in schools, government agencies, and educational institutions. To ensure it runs smoothly from preparation to conclusion, this ceremony must have a sequence as a guideline so that the event remains orderly and solemn.
Sequence of the 2026 Hardiknas Ceremony
Referring to the flag-raising ceremony sequence in accordance with the 2026 Hardiknas guidelines from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, the details are as follows:
The Ceremony Leader enters the ceremony field
The Ceremony Supervisor arrives at the ceremony venue
Honouring the Ceremony Supervisor
Report by the Ceremony Leader
Raising of the Red and White flag accompanied by the national anthem Indonesia Raya sung by the choir/vocal ensemble
Moment of silence led by the Ceremony Supervisor
Reading of the Pancasila text followed by all ceremony participants
Reading of the Pancasila text followed by all ceremony participants
Reading of the text of the Preamble to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia
Reading of the Indonesian Student Oath text followed by all students (specifically for formal educational units)
Reading of the Presidential Decree on the Awarding of the Satyalancana Karya Satya Honour and pinning of the badge to the recipients of Satyalancana Karya Satya (if any)
Address by the Ceremony Supervisor (Speech by the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education)
Singing of the Mandatory National Song
Reading of the prayer
Report by the Ceremony Leader
Honouring the Ceremony Supervisor
The Ceremony Supervisor leaves the ceremony podium
Ceremony concluded, may be followed by additional events (specifically for formal educational units, singing and/or listening to the song Rukun Sama Teman together)
In addition to the above flag-raising ceremony sequence guidelines, there are several other pieces of information that must be known, namely:
General Provisions for the Flag-Raising Ceremony
The flag-raising ceremony in commemoration of National Education Day (Hardiknas) 2026 will be held in person or face-to-face at the central office of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology and its regional work units, the central office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and its regional work units, provincial/district/city government offices, provincial/district/city education offices as well as educational units throughout Indonesia, and Indonesian representative offices abroad as well as educational units abroad.
Time of the Flag-Raising Ceremony Implementation
Day, Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026
Time: 07:30 local time
Flag-Raising Ceremony Attire
Invitees and ceremony participants wear regional or simple traditional attire (aimed at fostering and nurturing nationalism, love for the homeland, and preserving Indonesia’s cultural heritage)
Ceremony officials wear Ceremony Duty Uniform (PDU) as per regulations
By understanding the above ceremony sequence carefully, the implementation will run smoothly, solemnly, and full of meaning.