How does Indonesia mark Christmas?
Hari Raya Natal
- Local date
- December 25, 2026
Indonesia lists the Birth of Jesus Christ on December 25 as a national holiday, often with joint leave (cuti bersama) around it. Christian communities attend church, share family meals, and travel home; regions with a Muslim majority take the same day off. The legal standing of the holiday and a person's own faith do not have to line up.
What is this topic?
December 25 is not the same thing in seven places. Brazil, the United States, Indonesia, and India list it as a statutory holiday; Taiwan closes that day for Constitution Day instead; Japan and mainland China treat it as a working day. This page compares its legal standing, the rhythm of the days around it, and how households and commerce each take part.
Sources and dates
Dates follow local time zones, calendars, and official notices. Check the source when a date is estimated or locally variable.