Planning Ahead: Indonesia Announces 2027 National Holidays and Collective Leave Schedule

Introduction

The Government of Indonesia has officially issued the Joint Ministerial Decree of the Minister of Religious Affairs, the Minister of Manpower, and the Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform concerning the 2027 National Holidays and Collective Leave Schedule. The Joint Decree, issued on 15 September 2026, establishes the official calendar of national holidays and collective leave applicable throughout 2027.

The annual issuance of the Joint Decree serves not only as a public holiday calendar but also as an important planning instrument for government institutions, state-owned enterprises, and private businesses. By providing certainty regarding non-working days, the regulation enables employers to organize workforce planning, project implementation, operational schedules, and contractual commitments well in advance.

Rather than introducing substantive changes to Indonesian employment law, the Joint Decree provides an official reference for implementing national holidays and collective leave while reaffirming several principles regarding workforce management and the continuity of essential public services.

Key Provisions

Under the Joint Decree, the Government has designated:

• 17 National Holidays throughout 2027; and
• 6 Collective Leave Days (Cuti Bersama), primarily surrounding major religious celebrations.

The designated National Holidays include:

• New Year’s Day
• Isra Mikraj
• Chinese New Year (Imlek)
• Nyepi
• Eid al-Fitr
• Good Friday
• Easter
• International Labour Day
• Ascension Day of Jesus Christ
• Eid al-Adha
• Vesak Day
• Pancasila Day
• Islamic New Year
• Mawlid of Prophet Muhammad
• Indonesia’s Independence Day
• Christmas Day
• Isra Mikraj 1449 Hijriah (26 December 2027)

Meanwhile, the Government has designated six Collective Leave days, namely:

• 5 February 2027 (Chinese New Year)
• 9, 12 and 15 March 2027 (Eid al-Fitr)
• 25 March 2027 (Good Friday)
• 18 May 2027 (Eid al-Adha)
• 19 May 2027 (Vesak Day)
• 24 December 2027 (Christmas)

Implementation for Public and Private Sectors

The Joint Decree recognizes that the implementation of National Holidays and Collective Leave differs depending on the nature of the institution or employer. While the designated dates apply nationally, their implementation takes into account the need to maintain essential public services and the operational requirements of individual organizations.

For institutions that provide essential public services, the Joint Decree requires the continuity of public services during National Holidays and Collective Leave. Accordingly, the relevant institutions are expected to arrange employee work schedules or duty assignments to ensure that services remain available to the public. Such arrangements must be implemented in accordance with the applicable sector-specific laws and regulations.

With respect to private employers, the Joint Decree confirms that the implementation of Collective Leave is determined by each company in accordance with its internal policies and the prevailing employment regulations. The Joint Decree also reiterates that Collective Leave does not reduce employees’ annual leave entitlement. As such, employers are encouraged to review their workforce planning and communicate leave arrangements in advance to ensure business continuity while remaining compliant with applicable employment requirements

Practical Implications for Businesses

Although the Joint Decree primarily establishes the official holiday calendar, it also has several practical implications for businesses operating in Indonesia.

First, companies should review project schedules, construction timelines, manufacturing operations, and service delivery commitments that may be affected by consecutive holiday periods, particularly around Eid al-Fitr and year-end holidays.

Second, employers should coordinate annual leave planning with employees at an early stage to minimize operational disruptions while maintaining compliance with employment regulations.

Third, businesses engaged in cross-border transactions or regional operations should consider the Indonesian holiday calendar when coordinating with overseas counterparties, suppliers, and customers to avoid delays in contractual performance or regulatory submissions.

Finally, companies providing continuous operational services should ensure adequate staffing arrangements during holiday periods while complying with overtime, shift scheduling, and other applicable manpower requirements.

Our View

The publication of the 2027 National Holidays and Collective Leave schedule provides businesses with early regulatory certainty for workforce and operational planning. While the Joint Decree does not fundamentally alter existing employment obligations, it serves as an important reference for employers in managing business continuity, human resources, and contractual commitments throughout the year.

Companies are therefore encouraged to review their internal leave policies, workforce schedules, and operational plans to ensure alignment with the official 2027 holiday calendar while maintaining compliance with Indonesian employment regulations.