Santri Day on 22 October 2026: Theme and Activities Announced
Santri Day will be commemorated again on 22 October 2026. In connection with the occasion, the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) has issued the theme and logo, together with guidance on how to organise activities, through a recent circular from the Minister of Religious Affairs.
According to the ministry’s official website, Kemenag will use Santri Day 2026 to strengthen the role of santri in Indonesia’s development. This is set out in Minister of Religious Affairs Circular No. 6 of 2026 on guidelines for the 2026 Santri Day commemoration.
The ministry’s guidance contains key information about Santri Day 2026, including the meaning of the theme, a link to download the logo and the programme of activities planned for 22 October. The details are as follows.
Theme and logo for Santri Day 2026
This year’s theme is “Santri Strengthening the Nation Towards a Golden Indonesia”. It emphasises that santri are not merely heirs to the Islamic scholarly tradition, but also an important force in shaping Indonesia’s future.
The circular says “Strengthening the Nation” means involving santri in finding solutions to the challenges facing the country. Through Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), it is hoped that a generation will emerge with not only spiritual depth and broad knowledge, but also strong character, productivity, creativity and adaptability, enabling it to contribute across various fields.
“Towards a Golden Indonesia”, meanwhile, is described as a shared commitment to preparing the generation that will shape Indonesia in 2045. Santri are therefore not only witnesses to the nation’s journey, but also drivers who strengthen the country and help steer Indonesia towards a future that is developed, competitive, civilised and prosperous.
The Santri Day 2026 logo can be downloaded from Kemenag’s official website: https://kemenag.go.id/informasi/logo-hari-santri-2026
Santri Day 2026 activities
According to Kemenag’s guidance, the programme for Santri Day 2026 will include several activities:
The Santri Day ceremony will take place on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at 7am local time. It will also be broadcast live on the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ social media channels.
Supporting events may include santri scouting activities, environmental theology, an exhibition showcasing pesantren self-reliance, and other activities relevant to the theme.
The theme, logo and programme will be publicised through websites, social media, banners, billboards and standing banners.
Activities are to be conducted simply and solemnly. Each organiser should tailor the events to its capacity while upholding the principles of simplicity and solemnity.
The full guidance for Santri Day 2026 can be downloaded from Kemenag’s website: https://kemenag.go.id/informasi/se-menteri-agama-terkait-panduan-pelaksanaan-peringatan-hari-santri-2026
The guidance sets out the theme, logo and programme for Santri Day 2026. Members of the public, particularly pesantren communities and santri, can use it as a reference for the commemorations on 22 October 2026.