Indonesia is the largest island country in the world by the number of islands, with more than 14,000. The country has an estimated population of 255 million people, making it the world's 4th most populous country. The Indonesian economy is the world's 16th largest by nominal GDP and 8th largest by GDP/PPP. The country has a variety of agricultural, manufacturing and service industries and is the largest economy in Southeast Asia, and is a member of the G-20 major economies. Despite its large population and densely populated regions, Indonesia has vast areas of wilderness that support the second highest level of biodiversity in the world.
Indonesia - 2016 Holidays & Observances
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Date |
Weekday |
Holiday name |
Holiday type |
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Jan 1 |
Friday |
New Year's Day |
Public Holiday |
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Feb 8 |
Monday |
Chinese Lunar New Year's Day |
Public Holiday |
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Mar 9 |
Wednesday |
Bali's Day of Silence and Hindu New Year |
Public Holiday |
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Mar 20 |
Sunday |
March equinox |
Season |
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Mar 25 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
Public Holiday |
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Mar 27 |
Sunday |
Easter Sunday |
Observance |
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May 1 |
Sunday |
International Labor Day |
Public Holiday |
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May 5 |
Thursday |
Ascension Day of Jesus Christ |
Public Holiday |
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May 6 |
Friday |
Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad |
Public Holiday |
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May 22 |
Sunday |
Waisak Day (Buddha's Anniversary) |
Public Holiday |
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Jun 20 |
Monday |
June Solstice |
Season |
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Jul 6 - 7 |
Wednesday |
Joint Holiday After Idul Fitri |
Joint Holiday |
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Aug 17 |
Wednesday |
Indonesian Independence Day |
Public Holiday |
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Sep 12 |
Monday |
Muslim Day of Sacrifice (Idul Adha) |
Public Holiday |
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Sep 22 |
Thursday |
September equinox |
Season |
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Oct 2 |
Sunday |
Muharram/Islamic New Year |
Public Holiday |
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Oct 30 |
Sunday |
Diwali/Deepavali |
Observance |
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Dec 12 |
Monday |
The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
Public Holiday |
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Dec 21 |
Wednesday |
December Solstice |
Season |
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Dec 24 - 25 |
Saturday |
Christmas Eve |
Observance |
