March 2026

On the 19th March 2026, Bali will fall silent and still for the most important day of the year. For tourists, it is truly an honour to be in Bali on Nyepi Day and during this festival period.

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali has officially announced a 24-hour suspension of all flight operations to observe Nyepi (Silent Day) 2026. From 6:00 AM on March 19 until 6:00 AM on March 20, 440 commercial flights will be grounded, and the island’s airspace will fall silent to honor the sacred Balinese Hindu tradition.

The Bali Sun Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced that he is pushing for a new regulation that will crack down on illegal money changers in Bali’s most popular tourist resorts. Bali is considered one of the safest travel destinations in the world, but scams are reportedly the biggest cause of concern for travelers.  The issue with fraudulent and scam money changers in Bali has...

Don't just visit Bali, experience it! This weekly “Bali Travel & Real Estate News” summary is your key to unlocking a richer, more informed journey. Tune in each week and discover how to make the most of your time in paradise. This Weeks Bali News North Bali Is Feeling Less Crowded As Tourists Encouraged To Book Last Minute Stays   With a wave of flight cancellations...

DENPASAR, Bali – Bali immigration authorities have waived overstay fines for dozens of foreign nationals stranded on the island due to ongoing disruptions to international flights linked to thonflict in the Middle East. The Bali Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration granted exemptions to 35 foreigners who overstayed their visas after flight routes to several destinations were...

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DENPASAR - The Bali Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) temporarily closed three natural tourist park areas (TWA) from March 18-20, 2026 to honor the implementation of the Holy Day of Nyepi Saka 1948 New Year. "The area will be reopened on Saturday, March 21 at 09.00 WITA," said Head of BKSDA Bali Ratna Hendratmoko as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, March 11. Temporary closures were imposed...

In light of the conflict in the Middle East, there are pockets of Bali that are feeling a little quieter than usual, even for this low season period. Although flight services have mostly resumed, the knock-on effect of last week’s major travel disruptions is starting to be felt in Bali. Ubud is one of the areas that is feeling a little quieter than usual right now, and it could be set to...

Imelda R The Bali Provincial Government has introduced criminal sanctions to control the conversion of productive agricultural land into villas and commercial properties. Bali Governor I Wayan Koster signed a Regional Regulation (Perda) on the Control of Productive Land Conversion and the Prohibition of Nominee Land Ownership Transfer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. The regulation aims to protect...

Lake Batur is one of the most ecologically important landmarks in Bali; it also holds huge cultural and spiritual significance and is seeing a surge in interest from both domestic and international tourists. As more attention is falling on the lake, local leaders have committed to keeping it cleaner and in better condition.  The Bangli Regency Government, which is in charge of the whole...