When is the last long holiday of 2026? Note the dates
As of September 2026, most national holidays and collective leave days have passed. Those wishing to plan trips or take a break still have one remaining opportunity for a long holiday at the end of the year.
Based on the Joint Decree (SKB) of the Minister of Religious Affairs, the Minister of Manpower, and the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform (PANRB), there is still a long holiday period scheduled for December 2026. The details are as follows:
Long Holiday in December 2026
The next long holiday will also serve as the final long weekend listed in the 2026 calendar. This period coincides with the celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ (Christmas).
The breakdown is as follows:
Thursday, 24 December 2026: Collective leave for the Birth of Jesus Christ
Friday, 25 December 2026: National holiday for the Birth of Jesus Christ
Saturday, 26 December 2026: Weekend
Sunday, 27 December 2026: Weekend
Consequently, the public can enjoy four consecutive holidays from 24 to 2t December 2026 without needing to take additional annual leave. This period provides an opportunity for people to plan travels, gather with families, or simply rest after a year of activities.
No National Holidays from September to November
For those awaiting upcoming public holidays, the official calendar shows no national holidays or collective leave days in September, October, or November 2026. Following the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday national holiday on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, the public must wait until December for the next long holiday period. This means September, October, and November will be three months without government-mandated national holidays or collective leave.
A Total of 17 National Holidays and 8 Collective Leave Days
The government previously established the 2026 calendar through the Joint Decree of Three Ministers Number 1497 of 2025, Number 2 of 2025, and Number 5 of 2025. This regulation includes 17 national holidays and 8 collective leave days throughout 2026, serving as a guide for government agencies, the business sector, and the general public in organising activities and work schedules.
Specifically for Civil Servants (ASN), the 2026 collective leave schedule was further clarified through Presidential Decree (Keppres) Number 42 of 2025, which designated Thursday, 24 December 2026, as collective leave for the Birth of Jesus Christ. Therefore, for those looking to utilise the final long holiday of the year, 24-27 December 2026 is a period to note. To extend the break, employees may also apply for leave on the working days surrounding that period, subject to company or institutional policies.