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Indonesia Public Holidays 2008
Date Day Holiday
01 Jan Tuesday New Year's Day
10 Jan Thursday Islamic New Year 1429
07 Feb Thursday Chinese New Year 2559
07 Mar Friday Hindu New Yeaar 1930
20 Mar Thursday Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
21 Mar Friday Good Friday
01 May Thursday Ascension
20 May Tuesday Hari Raya Waisak
30 Jul Wednesday Hari Isra'Mi'raj Nabi
17 Aug Friday Indo Independence Day
18 Aug Monday Extended Weekend
01 Oct Wednesday Eid al-Fitr 1429
02 Oct Thursday End of Ramadan
08 Dec Monday Eid al-Adha 1429
25 Dec Thursday Christmas Day
29 Dec Monday Islamic New Year 1430
*) The following Wednesday will be a public holiday
Scheduled Festivals/Events May & June 2008
 
May Festivals & Events
Ascension Day
 

Dates : May 01, 2008
Place : Throughout Indonesia
Description:
Following his resurrection, Christians believe that Jesus ascended to heaven, watched by his disciples. And despite Christianity being a minority religion in Indonesia, Ascension Day is celebrated as a public holiday and special services take place at churches throughout the region.

Jakarta Fashion & Foods Festival 2008
 

Dates : May 15 - 25, 2008
Place : Sentra Kelapa Gading, Jakarta
Description:
Fueled by the vision to turn Jakarta into a retail tourism destination, Jakarta Fashion & Food Festival (JFFF), a grandiose annual event, has been held each month of May. JFFF was brought to life through the synergy of DKI Jakarta’s District Government & Summarecon, supported by the Association of Indonesian Fashion Designers & Entrepreneurs (APPMI), Martha Tilaar Group, MRA Media Group, Metro TV and Esmod School of Fashion.

Waisak Festival
 

Dates : May 20, 2008
Place : Throughout Indonesia
Description:
Vesak is the main Buddhist religious festival. During this time, people celebrate the triple anniversary of Lord Buddha - his birth, his attaining of Enlightenment and his passing away into Nirvana. Also known as the Buddhist Festival of Light, colourful bamboo-framed lanterns adorn the interior of every home and incredible luminous displays decorate the streets of most towns.

 
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June Festivals & Events
World Batik Summit
 

Dates : June 01, 2008
Place : Jakarta, Indonesia
Description:
The pilot project of the worldwide convention and exhibition for batik This event will be attended by many countries.

Jakarta Fair and Jakarta Great Sales
 

Dates : June 14 - July 14, 2008
Place : Jakarta, Indonesia
Description:
The annual Jakarta Fair is held to celebrate the anniversary of the Jakarta city with entertainment and promotions of the Indonesia products. The event also an opportunity to promote Jakarta as one of the most prefferred shopping destinations in Asia. Extensive discounts and programs are offered in shopping malls, departement stores, restaurants and hotels throughout Jakarta.

 
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Jakarta Festivals

A quick glance will tell you that there really is quite a bit going on in Jakarta.

Of course most of the events are geared towards the local population and as such the language used will be Indonesian - but don't let that hold you back - go, (especially to any dance or puppet show) you'll be surprised how warmly you are welcomed.

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