2025 National Holiday and Joint Leave Schedule and Tips to Maximize It
In 2025, the government is providing 17 national holidays and 10 collective leave days, making a total of 27 holidays. By knowing the schedule, you can plan your vacation more effectively and maximize your leave time for rest or long trips. Here is the schedule of national holidays and collective leave, along with tips for optimizing your vacation time.
Complete List of 2025 National Holidays
National holidays and collective leave are always precious moments to relieve stress and plan vacations. In 2025, there are 17 national holidays that have been set, the same number as the previous year. However, these holiday dates change to align with religious calendars and other calculations. Below is the complete list of 2025 national holidays based on the government's Joint Decree (SKB).
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January 1 (Wednesday) New Year 2025 AD
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January 27 (Monday) Isra Miraj of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.
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January 29 (Wednesday) Chinese New Year 2576 Kongzili
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March 29 (Saturday) Nyepi Day (Saka New Year 1947)
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March 31-April 1 (Monday-Tuesday) Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijriah
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April 18 (Friday) Good Friday
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April 20 (Sunday) Easter Sunday
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May 1 (Thursday) International Labor Day
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May 12 (Monday) Vesak Day 2569 BE
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May 29 (Thursday) Ascension Day of Jesus Christ
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June 1 (Sunday) Pancasila Day
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June 6 (Friday) Eid al-Adha 1446 Hijriah
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June 27 (Friday) 1 Muharram Islamic New Year 1447 Hijriah
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August 17 (Sunday) Indonesian Independence Day
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September 5 (Friday) Prophet Muhammad's Birthday S.A.W.
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December 25 (Thursday) Christmas Day
By knowing the list of national holidays in 2025, you have a clear picture of important moments that can be used for rest or family gatherings.
Complete List of 2025 Collective Leave
In addition to national holidays, there are other opportunities that can be utilized to extend vacation time, namely collective leave. Collective leave is usually set by the central government along with national holidays and falls before or after certain national holidays. Based on the Joint Decree (SKB), here is a list of 10 collective leave days in 2025.
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January 28 (Tuesday) Chinese New Year 2576 Kongzili
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March 28 (Friday) Nyepi Day (Saka New Year 1947)
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April 2, 3, 4, and 7 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday) Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijriah
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May 13 (Tuesday) Vesak Day 2569 BE
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May 30 (Friday) Ascension Day of Jesus Christ
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June 9 (Monday) Eid al-Adha 1446 Hijriah
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December 26 (Friday) Christmas Day
However, it is important to note that collective leave is a special leave day intended for employees of government institutions such as government agencies and state-owned enterprises (BUMN) or regional-owned enterprises (BUMD). This collective leave provides a "vacation extension" for Civil Servants (ASN) and BUMN/BUMD employees, which is mandatory and does not reduce their annual leave quota.
Generally, collective leave is set at certain moments, such as Eid al-Fitr and Christmas, which are appropriate times for employees to return to their hometowns. For private company employees, collective leave policies may vary depending on the regulations at each workplace. Some companies follow the collective leave schedule set by the government, while others make it optional. If collective leave is optional and you decide to take it, your annual leave quota will usually be reduced.
Tips for Planning Leave to Maximize Your Vacation
Planning a long vacation by utilizing national holidays, collective leave, and the right leave time can help maximize your vacation. Here are some tips for planning leave to make your vacation more effective and optimal.
1. Utilize "Harpitnas" (Days Bridging National Holidays)
Harpitnas (Hari Kejepit Nasional) are working days that fall between two national holidays or between a national holiday and a weekend. This moment is an opportunity to extend your vacation by utilizing as little leave as possible. Here are the harpitnas you can use in 2025.
January 2025
In January 2025, you can take advantage of two consecutive national holidays. Isra Miraj of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. falls on Monday, January 27, while Chinese New Year is on Wednesday, January 29. Take advantage of the "bridging day" by taking leave on Tuesday, January 28. This way, you can enjoy a 5-day vacation in a row, from Saturday, January 25 to Wednesday, January 29, by only using 1 day of leave.
May 2025
Another opportunity is in May. International Labor Day falls on Thursday, May 1. You can apply for leave on Friday, May 2, and enjoy a long 4-day vacation, from Thursday to Sunday, May 4, with just one day of leave.
Furthermore, Ascension Day of Jesus Christ falls on Thursday, May 29. By taking leave on Friday, May 30, you can utilize the weekend until Sunday, June 1, which is followed by Pancasila Day on Monday, June 2. Your total vacation can reach 5 days without sacrificing much annual leave.
2. Utilize Long Weekends with National Holidays and Collective Leave
You can utilize long weekends by combining national holidays and collective leave. Here are some long weekends in 2025.
April 2025
April is one of the longest holiday periods. Eid al-Fitr falls on Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1. Collective leave follows from Wednesday, April 2 to Monday, April 7. In addition, Nyepi Day falls earlier on Friday, March 28. This means you can enjoy an uninterrupted vacation for 11 days without needing to take any additional leave. You can use this opportunity to go home or celebrate Eid with family.
December 2025
Christmas Day falls on Thursday, December 25. By adding one day of leave on Friday, December 26, you can enjoy time off from Thursday to Sunday. For a longer vacation, you can apply for additional leave from December 29 to January 1, 2026, maximizing your year-end holiday.
3. Adjust Leave Time to Company Policy
Before planning a vacation, make sure to check the leave policy at your company. Not all companies follow the collective leave set by the government, and some companies may have different rules or policies regarding leave.
Some companies even provide additional leave, such as birthday leave or extra days off for certain celebrations like Chinese New Year and so on. Knowing your company's policy will make it easier for you to plan your vacation without disrupting work or causing problems later on.
4. Be Flexible with Plans
Sometimes, pre-made leave plans can change for various reasons, such as urgent work or other unexpected situations. It is best to prepare alternatives or backup dates so that your vacation plans can still proceed despite changes.
Now that you know the national holiday and collective leave schedule for 2025, as well as tips for planning your leave time, it's time to start planning your dream vacation. If Europe is your destination, make sure to prepare everything you need, including visa applications. To visit the Schengen area in Europe, you will need a Schengen visa. If you do not yet have this visa, find out more information in the article Requirements, Costs, and Application Process for a Schengen Visa for a European Vacation.
