Festivals & events

42 celebrations through the year — pick a day to see what's on.

• New Year's Day (1, Jakarta) — Indonesia's official national celebration marking the start of the calendar year with public holidays and festivities across all regions.
• Isra and Mi'raj (1, Jakarta) — Islamic holiday commemorating Prophet Muhammad's night journey and ascension to heaven, observed with prayers and spiritual gatherings.
• Chinese New Year (2, Jakarta) — Celebrated by Indonesia's Chinese communities with vibrant parades, dragon dances, and family gatherings, particularly lively in Jakarta an…
• Nyepi (Balinese New Year) (3, Bali) — The Balinese Hindu New Year marked by the Day of Silence where the entire island shuts down for introspection and spiritual cleansing, prec…
• Ramadan (3, Jakarta) — The Islamic holy month of fasting observed throughout Indonesia with special prayers, family gatherings, and vibrant night markets in every…
• Eid al-Fitr (Lebaran) (4, Jakarta) — Indonesia's biggest celebration marking the end of Ramadan with massive holiday exodus, family reunions, and feasting that dominates nation…
• Makepung Jembrana Buffalo Race (4, Bali) — Traditional water buffalo racing in Bali's Jembrana Regency where teams compete with decorated buffalo pulling wooden carts across rice pad…
• Vesakha Buddha Day (5, Jakarta) — National holiday honoring Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death with Buddhist ceremonies, temple pilgrimages, and candlelit processions.
• Flores Komodo Festival (6, East Nusa Tenggara) — Celebrates the unique Komodo dragon and Flores culture with ceremonies, traditional dances, and showcases of local craftsmanship in this re…
• Eid al-Adha (Lebaran Haji) (6, Jakarta) — Islamic festival of sacrifice commemorating Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, marked by animal sacrifices and distribution of mea…
• Tumpak Landhep (Balinese Harvest Festival) (7, Bali) — Ancient Balinese harvest thanksgiving festival featuring temple ceremonies, offerings, and traditional rituals celebrating the agricultural…
• Islamic New Year (7, Jakarta) — The Islamic calendar's new year observed with special prayers and religious gatherings across Muslim-majority Indonesia.
• Mawlid Nabi Muhammad (9, Jakarta) — Birthday of Prophet Muhammad celebrated nationwide with Quranic recitations, sermon gatherings, and special prayers in mosques.
• Garuda Wisnu Kencana Festival (10, Bali) — Cultural festival at the iconic GWK statue featuring traditional dance performances, kite flying, and Balinese handicraft exhibitions.
• Sade Village Festival (10, West Nusa Tenggara) — Cultural celebration in the traditional Sasak village showcasing unique indigenous traditions, weaving crafts, and horse racing.
• Independence Day (8, Jakarta) — Indonesia's most important national holiday commemorating independence from Dutch colonial rule with flag ceremonies, parades, and competit…
• Jakarta Fashion Week (10, Jakarta) — Major fashion event showcasing Indonesian and international designers with runway shows and exhibitions in Southeast Asia's fashion capital.
• Bali Arts Festival (6, Bali) — Month-long celebration of Balinese arts featuring traditional dance, music, theater, painting, and sculpture performances at venues across…
• Rajah Fishing Festival (10, East Kalimantan) — Traditional fishing competition in Balikpapan celebrating maritime heritage with boat races and traditional fishing demonstrations.
• Manado Fiesta (10, North Sulawesi) — Manado's main cultural festival featuring street parades, traditional music and dance performances, and exhibitions celebrating Minahasan c…
• Bathik Day (10, Jakarta) — National celebration of Indonesia's UNESCO-recognized batik tradition with exhibitions, fashion shows, and workshops showcasing this iconic…
• Dayak Harvest Festival (Gawai Dayak) (6, West Kalimantan) — Traditional harvest celebration of Dayak people featuring ritual ceremonies, traditional dance, and communal feasting in longhouses.
• Pushaka Festival (7, South Sumatra) — Palembang's cultural festival celebrating the city's heritage with traditional sports, music performances, and historical exhibitions.
• Hang Nadim Festival (9, Riau) — Batam's maritime festival honoring the legendary Hang Nadim with boat races, sea festivals, and cultural performances.
• Mentawai Island Festival (10, West Sumatra) — Celebration of Mentawai indigenous culture featuring traditional tattoo exhibitions, tribal ceremonies, and surfing events on the island's…
• Jember Fashion Carnival (8, East Java) — Flamboyant street parade featuring elaborate costumes and creative float designs celebrating fashion, culture, and creativity in East Java.
• Karimun Jawa Carnival (9, Central Java) — Island festival showcasing marine and maritime culture with boat races, traditional ceremonies, and seafood celebrations.
• Borobudur Sunrise Festival (5, Central Java) — Spiritual celebration at the ancient Buddhist temple featuring meditation gatherings, traditional performances, and cultural activities at…
• Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan (6, Central Java) — Open-air theatrical performance of the Hindu epic Ramayana against the backdrop of the illuminated 10th-century Prambanan temple.
• Haul Syech Yusuf (11, South Sulawesi) — Makassar's commemorative festival honoring Syech Yusuf with religious gatherings, Quranic recitations, and traditional ceremonies.
• Kasepuhan Cultural Festival (8, West Java) — Celebration of Sundanese indigenous culture and traditional leadership systems with ceremonies, traditional dress, and communal rituals.
• Puncak Pass Festival (10, West Java) — Mountain cultural festival featuring traditional Sundanese arts, crafts, and cuisine in the cool highlands near Jakarta.
• Wonderful Indonesia Festival (11, Jakarta) — National festival celebrating Indonesia's diverse cultures, cuisines, and traditions with performances and exhibitions from across the arch…
• Labuan Bajo Jazz Festival (11, East Nusa Tenggara) — International jazz festival in the scenic port town near Komodo National Park featuring performances by regional and international jazz mus…
• Yogyakarta Craft Festival (11, Central Java) — Celebration of traditional Javanese batik, woodcarving, and silversmithing crafts with artisan exhibitions, workshops, and sales.
• Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival (11, East Java) — East Java's major cultural parade featuring elaborate floats, traditional costumes, and performances celebrating the region's ethnic divers…
• Halmahera Festival (11, North Maluku) — Celebration of Maluku spice islands heritage with traditional ceremonies, spice exhibitions, and demonstrations of historic maritime trade.
• Toraja Funeral Festival (Ma'nene) (8, South Sulawesi) — Unique ancient ritual where deceased ancestors are exhumed, dressed, and paraded through villages in colorful ceremonies celebrating the cy…
• Banjarmasin Floating Market Festival (9, South Kalimantan) — Celebration of Banjarmasin's iconic floating markets with traditional boat races, waterfront performances, and showcases of local produce.
• Lampung Way Kambas Festival (9, Lampung) — Wildlife festival celebrating endangered Sumatran elephants with environmental awareness activities, animal demonstrations, and conservatio…
• Aceh Culture Festival (11, Aceh) — Celebration of Acehnese heritage featuring traditional war dances, poetry recitations, and exhibitions of Islamic arts and crafts.
• Christmas Day (12, Jakarta) — National public holiday celebrated nationwide with religious services, family gatherings, and festive decorations in churches and Christian…