The Indonesian government has released the official national holiday calendar for 2025, detailing a comprehensive list of public holidays and collective leave days available for citizens throughout the year. This plan allows employees to enjoy lengthy vacations without consuming excessive leave days, which is valuable for both leisure and work-life balance.
According to the official announcement, there are 27 recognized holidays for 2025. This total includes 17 designated national holidays and 10 collectively observed leave days, which can help employees maximize their time off during festive periods.
For January 2025, three national holidays have been officially noted:
- January 1, 2025 (Wednesday) - New Year's Day 2025
- January 27, 2025 (Monday) - Isra Miraj
- January 28, 2025 (Tuesday) - Collective Leave for Chinese New Year
- January 29, 2025 (Wednesday) - Chinese New Year
The specifics of these holidays were detailed through the Joint Ministerial Decision (SKB) involving three ministers, indicating the government’s commitment to creating opportunities for rest and celebration among its citizens. One of the practical advantages of this calendar is its facilitation of leave requests: employees can strategically request short leaves surrounding public holidays to create longer vacations.
"Total ada 27 hari libur nasional dan cuti bersama yang dapat dinikmati masyarakat Indonesia di tahun 2025 ini," states DetikSulsel, emphasizing the abundance of time off available for the upcoming year.
Moving beyond January, the holiday calendar for the rest of the year includes important dates such as:
- March 28, 2025 (Friday) - Collective Leave for Nyepi (Balinese New Year)
- March 29, 2025 (Saturday) - National holiday for Nyepi
- March 31, 2025 (Monday) - National holiday for Idul Fitri
- April 1, 2025 (Tuesday) - Continuation of Idul Fitri national holiday
- August 17, 2025 (Sunday) - Independence Day
- December 25, 2025 (Thursday) - Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025 (Friday) - Collective Leave for Christmas
This extended list not only marks key cultural and religious observances but also points to strategic planning options for employees eager to make the most out of their holidays with long weekends.
For example, the calendars also highlight various long weekends throughout the year, such as:
- January Long Weekend: January 25-29, with adjacent holidays
- May Long Weekend: May 29-31, featuring holidays
These extended weekends play a pivotal role for many employees who benefit from regular two-day weekend systems, allowing them extended time for travel or family commitments.
"Berikut rincian daftar hari libur nasional dan cuti bersama dalam kalender 2025," reminds DetikSulsel, guiding the citizens on when they should prepare their leave requests.
To assist the public, links to downloadable versions of the entire calendar have been made available by various news outlets, facilitating residents’ planning and scheduling for both personal and professional engagements.
Overall, the release of Indonesia’s 2025 holiday calendar is not only about marking specific days of rest but holds broader significance for employees and organizations alike, allowing the chance for rejuvenation and quality time away from work. It’s clear this calendar serves as both a guideline for celebrations and practical planning for vacations.