What holidays fall on 27 and 28 May 2026? Potential for a long weekend
The decision is set out in the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB) on National Holidays and Collective Leave for 2026. The schedule also opens the possibility of a long weekend as it falls near weekends and other national holidays.
27 and 28 May: Red-letter dates for Idul Adha
Referring to the SKB on National Holidays and Collective Leave for 2026, Wednesday 27 May 2026 is designated as a national holiday for Eid al-Adha 1447 H. This holiday is one of the major religious observances celebrated nationwide.
Meanwhile Thursday, 28 May 2026 is designated as a collective leave day for Eid al-Adha 1447 H. With this designation, the public obtain two consecutive days off in the middle of the week that can be used for various activities.
Potential long weekend Idul Adha 2026
The series of public holidays on 27 and 28 May 2026 could become a long weekend if people take additional leave on Friday, 29 May 2026. Taking leave is discretionary and its implementation follows the policies of each agency or company.
If additional leave is taken on 29 May, people could enjoy a long break from Thursday, 27 May to Monday, 1 June 2026. This is because during that period there are also Vesak Day 2570 BE and Pancasila Day national holidays.
Here are the details:
Wednesday 27 May 2026: National holiday Eid al-Adha
Thursday 28 May 2026: Collective leave for Eid al-Adha
Friday 29 May 2026: Potential additional private leave
Saturday 30 May 2026: Weekend holiday
Sunday 31 May 2026: Vesak Day national holiday
Monday 1 June 2026: Pancasila Day national holiday
When is the next holiday and collective leave?
After the sequence of national holidays and collective leave for Eid al-Adha 2026, the public will still enjoy a number of other national holidays and collective leaves until the end of the year. Here is the full schedule according to the SKB:
June 2026
Monday 1 June 2026: Pancasila Day national holiday
Friday 16 June 2026: Islamic New Year 1448 H
August 2026
Monday 17 August 2026: Independence Proclamation national holiday
Friday 25 August 2026: Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW national holiday
December 2026
Thursday 24 December 2026: Collective leave for Christmas Day
Friday 25 December 2026: Christmas Day national holiday
The public can use the information on the holiday and collective leave schedule for 2026 to plan activities well in advance. With several public holidays close together, the opportunity to enjoy a long weekend becomes more possible.