When Are the Collective Leave Days in May 2026? Note the Schedule
The government has established several dates in May 2026 as collective leave days. This determination is contained in the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB) 3 Ministers Number 1497/2025, 2/2025, and 5/2025 on National Holidays and Collective Leave for 2026.
So, when are the dates designated as collective leave in May 2026? Here is the schedule information as preparation for planning agendas in the coming month.
Collective Leave Dates in May 2026
Based on the aforementioned SKB 3 Ministers, the government has set two days for collective leave. Both fall on 15 May 2026 for the Ascension of Jesus Christ and 28 May 2026 commemorating Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah.
Here are the details:
Friday, 15 May 2026: Ascension of Jesus Christ
Thursday, 28 May 2026: Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah
National Holiday Dates in May 2026
Meanwhile, for dates designated as national holidays in May 2026, there are four days. According to the same SKB 3 Ministers, these four dates relate to international commemorations to major religious holidays.
Here are the details:
Friday, 1 May 2026: International Labour Day
Thursday, 14 May 2026: Ascension of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 27 May 2026: Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah
Sunday, 31 May 2026: Vesak Day 2570 BE
Long Weekends & Leave Recommendations
With the arrangement of red dates adjacent to weekends, they create long weekend periods. Additionally, for the working class who wish to extend their holiday period, they can also use additional leave.
Here are the details:
Long weekend period for Labour Day
Friday, 1 May 2026: National holiday International Labour Day
Saturday, 2 May 2026: Weekend holiday
Sunday, 3 May 2026: Weekend holiday
Long weekend period for Ascension of Jesus
Thursday, 14 May 2026: National holiday Ascension of Jesus Christ
Friday, 15 May 2026: Collective leave Ascension of Jesus Christ
Saturday, 16 May 2026: Weekend holiday
Sunday, 17 May 2026: Weekend holiday
Long weekend period for Eid al-Adha-Vesak
Wednesday, 27 May 2026: National holiday Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah
Thursday, 28 May 2026: Collective leave Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah
Friday, 29 May 2026: Recommended personal leave
Saturday, 30 May 2026: Weekend holiday
Sunday, 31 May 2026: National holiday Vesak Day 2570 BE
Monday, 1 June 2026: National holiday Birth of Pancasila
Thus, the information on collective leave in May 2026 falls on 15 and 28. Meanwhile, the national holidays coincide on 1, 14, 27, and 31 May 2026. Be sure to note the dates to plan agendas well.