The dates to note
| 2027 date | Holiday | Effect for the traveller |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year | Crowds, high prices |
| 5 January | Isra Mi'raj | National holiday |
| 13 and 23 January | Galungan, Kuningan | Balinese festivals, see Galungan and Kuningan 2027 |
| 6 February | Chinese New Year | National holiday (5 February: collective leave day) |
| 8 March | Nyepi | Island at a standstill, airport closed, see Nyepi 2027 |
| 10 and 11 March | Eid al-Fitr | Busy roads and ferries |
| 26 March | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | National holiday |
| 6 May | Ascension | National holiday |
| 17 May | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 20 May | Vesak | National holiday |
| 1 June | Pancasila | National holiday |
| 6 June | Islamic New Year | National holiday |
| 11 and 21 August | Galungan, Kuningan | Balinese festivals |
| 15 August | Prophet's Birthday | National holiday |
| 17 August | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 25 December | Christmas | Crowds, high prices, see Christmas in Bali |
How to plan
- Nyepi: book flights before and after; see airport transfer.
- Long Indonesian weekends: busier roads and beaches, accommodation to book early, for example where to stay in Ubud.
- Shops: some local businesses close or shorten hours (general practice, to check).
- New Year's Eve: see New Year in Bali.
FAQ
What is the most important public holiday in Bali in 2027? Nyepi, on 8 March 2027.
Is Galungan a public holiday? It is a Balinese festival; it is not in the national list we read.
Do tourist sites close? It depends: check before booking.
