Holiday Guide for Indonesia in 2015

Indonesia 2015
Indonesia
2015

Indonesia information

Population: 273.52m
Capital: Jakarta
Calling Code: (62)
Time Zone: +7 UTC
Currency: Indonesian rupiah
Language: Indonesian

List of National Holidays in Indonesia in 2015

New Year's Day


New Year's Day

Indonesia: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

Maulidur Rasul


Maulidur Rasul

Indonesia: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar

Imlek


Imlek

Indonesia: Chinese New Year

Hari Raya Nyepi


Hari Raya Nyepi

Indonesia: Hari Raya Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu New Year. It is celebrated on the first new moon in March

Good Friday

 Long Weekend! 
Good Friday

Indonesia: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Labour Day

 Long Weekend! 
Labour Day

Indonesia: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Ascension Day


Ascension Day

Indonesia: This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.

Isra Miraj


Isra Miraj

Indonesia: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven

Waisak Day


Waisak Day

Indonesia: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

Cuti Bersama


Cuti Bersama

Indonesia: Besides official holiday, there are the so-called "libur bersama" or "cuti bersama", or joint leave(s) declared nationwide by the government

Hari Raya Puasa

 Long Weekend! 
Hari Raya Puasa

Indonesia: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan

Hari Raya Puasa Holiday


Hari Raya Puasa Holiday

Indonesia: Second day of holidays for Hari Raya Puasa

Cuti Bersama

 Long Weekend! 
Cuti Bersama

Indonesia: Besides official holiday, there are the so-called "libur bersama" or "cuti bersama", or joint leave(s) declared nationwide by the government

Cuti Bersama


Cuti Bersama

Indonesia: Besides official holiday, there are the so-called "libur bersama" or "cuti bersama", or joint leave(s) declared nationwide by the government

 Independence Day

 Long Weekend! 
Independence Day

Indonesia: Marks Indonesia's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945

Idul Adha


Idul Adha

Indonesia: Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.

Muharram


Muharram

Indonesia: Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.

 Public Holiday


Public Holiday

Indonesia: To allow voters to cast ballots in the district head, mayoral and gubernatorial elections in their hometowns

Maulidur Rasul


Maulidur Rasul

Indonesia: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar

Christmas Day

 Long Weekend! 
Christmas Day

Indonesia: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

Notes

  • Beside official holiday, there are the so-called 'libur bersama' or 'cuti bersama', or joint leave(s) declared nationwide by the government.