| Date | Event | Where | Effect on visitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2026 | Environmental groups march for a tourism moratorium | Central Denpasar | None reported on tourist services |
| 15 October 2026 | About 500 people rally during a fuel shortage; queues over 1 km at some Denpasar stations | Governor's office, Denpasar | Fuel queues; Pertamina blamed distribution delays |
| 21 October 2026 | Students and unions press for a 5.2 million rupiah minimum wage | Governor's office | Larger protests threatened at the decision |
| Late Aug-Sept 2025 | National unrest, demonstrations at Bali police headquarters, over 150 arrests | Denpasar, Singaraja | Officials said tourist areas stayed open |
What governments advise
Advice in 2025, when protests spread across Indonesia, was to avoid protests and large gatherings, because they can turn violent without warning (UK and Australian advice quoted by the press). We did not read a 2026 change: check your own government's travel page before you go, and see Bali safety for Americans for the US advice.
What to do on your trip
- Avoid demonstrations, including near government buildings in Denpasar and Singaraja.
- Keep fuel in the scooter if you ride: see scooter rental.
- Follow local news and your hotel's notices; allow extra time to the airport, see airport transfer.
- Have travel insurance that covers disruption: travel insurance for Bali.
- Know the other risks: scams and safety and volcano flight disruptions.
Where tourists stay
Resort and tourist areas (Ubud, Seminyak, Canggu, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu) are away from the government district. Compare areas in where to stay in Bali.
FAQ
Are there protests in Bali now? Sources read on 29 October 2026 mention rallies in Denpasar over fuel and wages; check local news for today.
Do the protests affect tourists? No effect on tourist services was reported in the sources read; fuel queues and road closures near government buildings are possible.
Should I cancel my Bali trip? That is your decision: read your government's advice and your insurance terms first.
Where do the protests take place? Mostly in Denpasar, outside the governor's office and public buildings.
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