Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2005 New Year’s Day. Jan 21 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 9-11 Chinese New Year. Feb 10 Muharram (Islamic New Year). Mar 25 Good Friday. Apr 9 Nyepi (Hindu New Year). Apr 21 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). May 5 Ascension. May 23 Waisak Day (Buddha’s Birthday). Aug 17 Indonesian Independence Day. Sep 1 Lailat al Miraj (Ascension of the Prophet). Nov 3-5 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 13 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 29 Chinese New Year. Jan 31 Muharram (Islamic New Year). Mar 30 Nyepi (Hindu New Year). Apr 11 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Apr 14 Good Friday. May 13 Waisak Day (Buddha’s Birthday). May 25 Ascension. Aug 17 Indonesian Independence Day. Aug 22 Lailat al Miraj (Ascension of the Prophet). Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Note
(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix. (b) Buddhist festivals are also timed according to phases of the moon and variations may occur.
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