#Nyepi2026

The village Pecalang helps secure the 1447 Hijriah Eid al-Fitr prayer at Lumintang Square, Denpasar, Bali, Saturday (21/3/2026). ANTARA/Ni Putu Putri Muliantari DENPASAR - Muslims in Denpasar echoed the spirit of religious moderation in the implementation of the 1447 Hijriah Eid prayer which took place in the Lumintang Square, Saturday, March 21. The Khatib of the prayer, Masrur, emphasized the...

Tourists in Bali this week will notice that things feel a little different…a little more reverent, a little more sacred, and a little more celebratory. This is because on Thursday, 19th March, Bali will observe Nyepi Day, also known as the holy day of silence. Just days later on Saturday 21st March all of Indonesia will observe Eid al-Fitr as a national public holiday.  All of these...

Traffic congestion is part and parcel of visiting Bali, but this week in particular, tourists should be aware that it could get pretty intense. Though Bali will fall still and silent on Thursday for Nyepi, the most important day of the year, the number of travelers will increase significantly in the days before and after, due to Eid al-Fitr, which will be celebrated on Saturday. Bali is set...

Here, we take safety incredibly seriously. As Bali remains one of the most in-demand vacation destinations in the world, safety on the island is a concern for both tourists and the tourism sector. We have good news: in the last week, Bali has felt even safer than usual, based on our team’s observations and those of real tourists on vacation here.  For those not yet in the know, we have...

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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.

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...

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...