When is the Next Holiday After Ascension Day? Check the Public Holiday Dates in May 2026
The government has established the list of national public holidays and collective leave days for 2026 through a Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB). In the near future, there are still several red dates that can be used to rest or travel.
Schedule for the 2026 Ascension Day Holiday
Referring to the Joint Ministerial Decree on National Public Holidays and Collective Leave for 2026, Thursday, May 14, 2026, is set as the national public holiday for Ascension Day. Meanwhile, Friday, May 15, 2026, is a collective leave day.
With the addition of the weekend, the public will enjoy a long weekend of four consecutive days from May 14 to 17, 2026. This long holiday is used by many people to return to their hometowns, go on vacation, or gather with family.
Here is the schedule:
Thursday, May 14, 2026: National holiday for Ascension Day
Friday, May 15, 2026: Collective leave for Ascension Day
Saturday, May 16, 2026: Weekend holiday
Sunday, May 17, 2026: Weekend holiday
Schedule for Holidays After Ascension Day
After the long weekend of Ascension Day ends, the public will still encounter several other red dates in late May to early June 2026. Based on the Joint Ministerial Decree, the next public holiday falls on Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri and Vesak Day 2570 BE.
Here is the schedule:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026: National holiday for Eid al-Adha 1447 H
Thursday, May 28, 2026: Collective leave for Eid al-Adha 1447 H
Sunday, May 31, 2026: National holiday for Vesak Day 2570 BE
Monday, June 1, 2026: National holiday for Pancasila Day
Schedule for Long Weekends and Leave Recommendations
A number of red dates in late May 2026 also have the potential to become long weekends if people take additional leave. Schedules close to the weekend can be used to plan longer holidays.
One of the periods that can be utilized is after Eid al-Adha 2026. By taking leave on Friday, May 29, 2026, people can enjoy a consecutive holiday until early June.
Here are the recommendations:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026: National holiday for Eid al-Adha
Thursday, May 28, 2026: Collective leave for Eid al-Adha
Friday, May 29, 2026: Recommended leave
Saturday, May 30, 2026: Weekend holiday
Sunday, May 31, 2026: National holiday for Vesak
Monday, June 1, 2026: National holiday for Pancasila Day
The list of red dates can be a reference for people in preparing travel agendas or leave plans in late May to early June 2026. (wia/dhn)