Public Holidays

Public Holiday have direct effect on the

business visitor and production time frames.

There are numerous public holidaysin Indonesia
a nd although the populationis mainly
Moslem, the constitutional framework of
the country permits all religions
to have equal status. Therefore religious
holidays must be observed by all citizen.
The information provided is an outline of
the principal holidays.

For the remainder 2012

Galungan 31-January until 2 February 2012 (Every seven month)

Occasion: Hindu celebration in Bali most business are closed for three to four days, closed including many factories and businesses.

Nyepi Saturday 23 March 2012

Occasion: Hindu ceremony.

Most businesses are closed for three days to five days.

Please note: For the actual Nyepi day there is a strict religious curfew in which ALL inhabitants on the island are confined to their living quarters. This is a unique occasion unlike anywhere on the planet.

Idul Fitri 19-20 August 2011

Occasion: Celebration after Ramadhan fasting month. All the shipping ports are closed for three to four days, closed including many factories and businesses.

Galungan Wednesday 28-30 August 2012 (Every seven month)

Occasion: Hindu celebration in Bali most business are closed for three to four days, closed including many factories and businesses.