Below is the list of the typical Indonesian public holidays but only 10 (ten) public holidays are being observed by the UN upon consultation with all Agencies. You must check with HR focal point on approved UN holiday for Indonesia.
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Typical Indonesian Public Holiday |
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Tahun Baru Masehi International New Year’s Day
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1 January |
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Tahun Baru Imlek Lunar / Chinese New Year
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Date varies; 1st day of Chinese New Year (lunar calendar)
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Hari Raya Nyepi (Tahun Baru Saka) Hindu Seclusion Day |
Date varies; 1st day of the Saka New Year (lunar calendar)
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Wafat Isa Al-Masih (Jumat Agung) Good Friday |
Date varies; the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday.
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Isra Miraj Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad SAW
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Date varies; 27th day of Rajab (7th month of the Islamic calendar) |
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Hari Raya Waisak Vesak Day ± |
Date varies; Buddha’s Birthday, usually is celebrated on the first full moon day in the month of May
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Kenaikan Isa Al-Masih Ascension of Christ
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Date varies; 40th day of Easter (always a Thursday) |
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Hari Raya Idul Fitri / Lebaran Eid al-Fitr ± End of Ramadan. |
Date varies; first and second days of Syawal (10th month of the Islamic calendar; after the month of Ramadhan/ the fasting month). (During this period, most businesses will close, and most services come to a halt.)
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Hari Proklamasi Kemerdekaan R.I. Indonesian Independence Day
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17 August |
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Hari Raya Idul Adha / Hari Raya Haji Eid al-Adha Feast of the Sacrifice / Kurban
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Date varies; 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah (last month of the Islamic calendar) |
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Tahun Baru Hijriyah Al-Hijra |
Date varies; Islamic New Year according to Islamic calendar, falls on 1st of Muharram (1st month of the Islamic Calendar)
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Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet)
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Date varies; Birthday of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, falls on 12th of Rabi’-ul-Awwal of Islamic Calendar |
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Hari Raya Natal Christmas Day |
25 December |