The Indonesian government has announced that there will be 27 public holidays and collective leave days in 2024, comprising 17 public holidays and 10 collective leave days. This decision was outlined in a Joint Decree of the Three Ministers.
The Indonesian government’s decision to increase the number of public holidays and collective leave days in 2024 is expected to have a positive impact on the national tourism industry. The additional holidays will give people more opportunities to travel, which will benefit SMEs and local communities.
“For the year 2024, the government has set 27 public holidays and collective leave days, with 17 public holidays and 10 collective leave days,” said Minister of Human Development and Culture Coordination, Muhadjir Effendy, during a press conference at the Ministry of PMK, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday.
Muhadjir explained that the designation of public holidays and collective leave days in 2024 was intended as a guide for the public, families, economic players, tourists, and other private sectors. This guideline was created so that these entities could plan their activities for the year 2024 and beyond.
“It also serves as a reference for ministries and government institutions in determining work program plans throughout the year 2024,” he added.
The determination of the number of public holidays and collective leave days in 2024 refers to Presidential Decree Number 251 of 1967 regarding Holidays, as last amended by Presidential Decree Number 3 of 1983 regarding Changes to Presidential Decree Number 251 of 1967 regarding Holidays.
Following the signing of the Joint Decree, the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform (Menpan-RB) will prepare a draft Presidential Decree on the collective leave of civil servants for the year 2024. As for regulations related to the implementation of holidays and collective leave in the private sector, he said, it would be further regulated by the Minister of Manpower.
Here are the date details of the designated public holidays and collective leave days set by the government:
Public holidays in Indonesia 2024:
- Monday, January 1: New Year’s Day
- Thursday, February 8: Isra’ Mi’raj of the Prophet Muhammad
- Saturday, February 10: Chinese New Year 2575 Kongzili
- Monday, March 11: Nyepi Day (Balinese Hindu New Year) 1946 Saka
- Friday, March 29: Good Friday
- Sunday, March 31: Easter Sunday
- Wednesday & Friday, April 10-11: Eid al-Fitr 1445H (Islamic holiday)
- Wednesday, May 1: International Workers’ Day
- Thursday, May 9: Ascension of Jesus Christ
- Thursday, May 23: Vesak (Buddha’s Birthday) 2568 BE
- Saturday, June 1: Pancasila Day
- Monday, June 17: Eid al-Adha 1445H (Islamic holiday)
- Sunday, July 7: Islamic New Year 1446H
- Saturday, August 17: Indonesian Independence Day
- Monday, September 16: Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad
- Wednesday, December 25: Christmas Day
Collective leave days in Indonesia 2024:
- Friday, February 9: Collective Leave for Chinese New Year
- Tuesday, March 12: Collective Leave for Nyepi Day
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Monday, April 8, 9, 12, 15: Collective Leave for Eid al-Fitr 1445H
- Friday, May 10: Collective Leave for Ascension of Jesus Christ
- Friday, May 24: Collective Leave for Vesak
- Tuesday, June 18: Collective Leave for Eid al-Adha 1445H
- Thursday, December 26: Collective Leave for Christmas Day
Impact of Additional Public Holidays and Collective Leave in Indonesia
Vice Chairman of the Association of The Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) Budijanto Ardiansjah told CNBC Indonesia that additional holidays from the government are expected to increase people’s interest in travelling. Consequently, he said, the addition of collective leave days could impact the growth of the national tourism industry.
“We hope people can travel more, especially for domestic trips. Our hope is that it will have a positive impact. Because the tourism sector has a significant domino effect, many will benefit, especially at the grassroots level, such as SMEs and the local community,” he said.
