Indonesia observes Maulid Nabi as national holiday on August 25, 2026

Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW, the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's birth, will be observed in Indonesia on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, corresponding to 12 Rabiul Awal 1448 Hijriah.

The Indonesian government has officially designated this date as a national holiday, as stipulated in a joint decree by the Ministers of Religious Affairs, Manpower, and State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform.

Observances typically include religious activities such as prayers, reciting shalawat, dhikr, reading the Quran, and social acts like charity or sharing food. These traditions serve as a means for Muslims to reflect on the Prophet's character and teachings.