Long Weekends in Indonesia 2027
Indonesia has 17 public holidays in 2027, creating 8 long-weekend opportunities — 3 automatic 3-day weekends and 5 bridge chances where a day or two of leave buys a longer break.
Smartest break
Take 1 leave day around Laylat al-Mi'raj (January 5, 2027) for 4 days off — Jan 2 – Jan 5.
| Holiday | Date | Leave to book | Days off | Your break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | None — automatic | 3 | Jan 1 – Jan 3 |
| Laylat al-Mi'raj | Tue, Jan 5 | Mon, Jan 4 | 4 | Jan 2 – Jan 5 |
| Nyepi | Mon, Mar 8 | None — automatic | 3 | Mar 6 – Mar 8 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 | None — automatic | 3 | Mar 26 – Mar 28 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 6 | Fri, May 7 | 4 | May 6 – May 9 |
| Vesak Day | Thu, May 20 | Fri, May 21 | 4 | May 20 – May 23 |
| Pancasila Day | Tue, Jun 1 | Mon, May 31 | 4 | May 29 – Jun 1 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Aug 17 | Mon, Aug 16 | 4 | Aug 14 – Aug 17 |
Long weekend FAQ
- What is a bridge day?
- A bridge day ("puente" in Spanish) is a workday wedged between a public holiday and the weekend. Book it off and the holiday and weekend join into one unbroken break.
- How many long weekends does Indonesia have in 2027?
- Indonesia has 8 long-weekend opportunities in 2027: 3 that need no leave and 5 that need one or two days off.