Balinese holy day dates, the Nyepi shutdown, and the periods when the island is busiest. Check whether your travel dates are affected.
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Saraswati
The day knowledge descended. Books and schools receive offerings — expect students in full Balinese dress all morning.
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Pagerwesi
The "iron fence" day — strengthening the self against bad influences. Family prayers, biggest in North Bali.
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Tumpek Landep
Blessing day for metal objects. Cars, scooters and even laptops get palm-leaf decorations and offerings.
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New Year's Day
A national holiday that creates a long weekend — domestic flights and Bali hotels fill up far beyond normal levels.
Tumpek Landep
Blessing day for metal objects. Cars, scooters and even laptops get palm-leaf decorations and offerings.
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Penampahan Galungan
The day before Galungan: pigs are butchered before dawn, markets are packed, and penjor poles go up along every street.
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Galungan
Bali's biggest holy day. Penjor poles arch over every street; many family-run warungs and shops close for the day.
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Umanis Galungan
The day after Galungan: families go out together. Beaches and local attractions fill up with Balinese visitors.
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Kuningan
The close of the Galungan period — ancestors return. Ceremonies must finish before midday.
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Melasti 2028
Purification processions to the sea: thousands dressed in white carry temple heirlooms to the beach.
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Pengerupukan & Ogoh-Ogoh Parade 2028
The night before Nyepi: giant ogoh-ogoh demon effigies are paraded with torches and gamelan, then burned.
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Nyepi — Saka New Year 1950 (2028)
All of Bali stops for 24 hours. Ngurah Rai airport closes completely, roads are empty, nobody leaves their hotel, lights stay low.
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Ngembak Geni 2028
Nyepi ends at 6am. Airport, roads and shops reopen; families visit each other to forgive and reconnect.
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July–August High Season 2028
The second peak: the driest weather of the year, but also the busiest and priciest.
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Saraswati
The day knowledge descended. Books and schools receive offerings — expect students in full Balinese dress all morning.
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Pagerwesi
The "iron fence" day — strengthening the self against bad influences. Family prayers, biggest in North Bali.
Read more
Tumpek Landep
Blessing day for metal objects. Cars, scooters and even laptops get palm-leaf decorations and offerings.
Read more
Indonesian Independence Day
Indonesian national holiday. Government offices and banks close; tourism services run as usual.
Penampahan Galungan
The day before Galungan: pigs are butchered before dawn, markets are packed, and penjor poles go up along every street.
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Galungan
Bali's biggest holy day. Penjor poles arch over every street; many family-run warungs and shops close for the day.
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Umanis Galungan
The day after Galungan: families go out together. Beaches and local attractions fill up with Balinese visitors.
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Kuningan
The close of the Galungan period — ancestors return. Ceremonies must finish before midday.
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Christmas & New Year Peak 2028/2029
The most expensive and crowded stretch of the year in Bali. Room rates run two to three times the usual price.
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Christmas Day
Indonesian national holiday. Government offices and banks close; tourism services run as usual.
Balinese holy days follow the Pawukon and Saka calendars; Nyepi and national holiday dates follow official government decrees. If your dates are critical, confirm once more with your hotel or airline.
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