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Mar. 24, 2026
Hotel occupancy in Bali’s Badung Regency reached an estimated average of 80 percent during the combined Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr holiday period in 2026, according to the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI).
Mar. 23, 2026
The Bali chapter of the Indonesian Hindu Dharma Council (PHDI) has called for stronger respect toward Nyepi following a series of incidents involving foreign tourists accused of violating or disrespecting the sacred day.
Mar. 22, 2026
Bali Police have named a Swiss national, identified as LAZ, as a suspect following an offensive social media post targeting Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence.
Mar. 20, 2026
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali has resumed full operations after a 24-hour closure during Nyepi, the island’s Day of Silence, with the first flights arriving less than an hour after reopening.
Mar. 16, 2026
The Melasti purification ceremony held at Tanah Lot Beach in Beraban Village, Kediri District, attracted strong attention from visiting tourists on Monday (March 16), as thousands of Balinese Hindus took part in the sacred ritual ahead of Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence.
Mar. 16, 2026
Authorities in Badung Regency will implement temporary traffic changes in the Kerobokan area on March 16–17 as thousands of Hindu worshippers travel to coastal temples for the Melasti purification ceremony ahead of Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence.
Mar. 12, 2026
The operator of Bali Mandara Toll Road has announced a temporary suspension of operations for 32 hours in observance of Nyepi, the Balinese Hindu Day of Silence, which falls on Thursday, March 19.
Mar. 11, 2026
Authorities in Bali have announced a temporary closure of several conservation tourism areas as part of preparations for the Nyepi Day of Silence, one of the island’s most important religious observances.
Mar. 6, 2026
Mobile data services in Bali will be temporarily disabled for 24 hours during the island’s annual Nyepi Day of Silence in 2026, while other communication services such as WiFi, phone calls, and SMS will remain available.
Mar. 4, 2026
Police officers from the Gianyar Police Resort (Polres Gianyar) conducted preventive patrols at Bali Zoo in Sukawati on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) to maintain public security ahead of upcoming religious holidays.
Ogoh-ogoh are giant effigies paraded through villages across Bali on the night before Nyepi. This tradition, held during Pengerupukan, symbolizes the purification of negative forces and has become one of the island’s most visually striking cultural events.
The Bali Provincial Government has released the official Calendar of Events 2026, outlining cultural festivals, sports events, exhibitions, and public activities scheduled throughout the year.
Nyepi is Bali’s annual Day of Silence, observed as the Saka New Year by Balinese Hindus. Marked by a complete pause in public activity across the island, Nyepi reflects deep cultural values of reflection, balance, and harmony with nature.
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