What Are the Holidays on 18-19 March 2026? Here Are the Three-Minister Decree Provisions
A three-minister decree regarding national holidays and joint leave in 2026 establishes several red-letter dates in March 2026 related to religious observances. Two red-letter dates in March 2026 fall on 18 and 19 March 2026.
Based on the three-minister decree on national holidays and joint leave in 2026, 18 and 19 March 2026 are holidays marking the sacred day of Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948). Here are the details:
Wednesday, 18 March 2026: Joint leave for the sacred day of Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948)
Thursday, 19 March 2026: The sacred day of Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948)
Does Joint Leave Reduce Annual Leave?
The implementation of joint leave reduces the annual leave entitlement of employees/workers in accordance with applicable statutory regulations and provisions applicable to each unit of work/organisational unit/institution/company.
Joint leave does not reduce the annual leave entitlement of State Civil Apparatus employees.
Nyepi Holiday 2026 Extends into Eid Break
The Nyepi 2026 holiday falls close to the Eid al-Fitr 2026 break. The public can enjoy an extended holiday on the following dates:
Wednesday, 18 March 2026: Joint leave for the sacred day of Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948)
Thursday, 19 March 2026: The sacred day of Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948)
Friday, 20 March 2026: Joint leave for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri
Saturday, 21 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri
Sunday, 22 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri
Monday, 23 March 2026: Joint leave for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri
Tuesday, 24 March 2026: Joint leave for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri
List of Red-Letter Dates March-December 2026
The following is a schedule of national holidays and joint leave from March through December 2026:
National Holidays:
Thursday, 19 March 2026: The sacred day of Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948)
Saturday, 21 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri
Sunday, 22 March 2026: Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri
Friday, 3 April 2026: Good Friday
Sunday, 5 April 2026: Easter Sunday
Friday, 1 May 2026: International Workers’ Day
Thursday, 14 May 2026: Ascension Day
Wednesday, 27 May 2026: Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri
Sunday, 31 May 2026: Vesak Day 2570 Buddhist Era (BE)
Monday, 1 June 2026: Pancasila Day
Tuesday, 16 June 2026: Islamic New Year 1448 Hijri
Monday, 17 August 2026: Indonesian Independence Day
Tuesday, 25 August 2026: The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day
Joint Leave:
Wednesday, 18 March 2026: The sacred day of Nyepi (Saka New Year 1948)
Friday, Monday, and Tuesday (20, 23, and 24 March 2026): Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri
Friday, 15 May 2026: Ascension Day
Thursday, 28 May 2026: Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri
Thursday, 24 December 2026: Christmas