Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

📣 Traveler notes

Indonesia is a vast archipelago of 17,000 diverse islands, spanning the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Nicknamed 'The Emerald of the Equator,' the nation offers diverse exploration opportunities across its 6,000 inhabited islands.

• Major festivals are celebrated across the multicultural archipelago.
• All Indonesians receive a public holiday for major festivals, regardless of religion.
• Key holidays include New Year's Day, Chinese New Year (localized), Hindu New Year (Nyepi, causing shutdowns in Bali), and Good Friday.
• Celebrations are often localized to specific areas (e.g., Hindu festivals in Bali).
• When eating, use the right hand, as the left hand is considered for other tasks. While both hands and utensils are used for dining, formal settings typically require the use of utensils. Eating quickly is considered polite.