# Indonesia Hari Santri 2026 commemorations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-hari-santri-2026-commemorations
> Updated: 2026-09-21T04:00:09.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs began preparations for the tenth anniversary of Hari Santri, with the peak event scheduled for October 22, 2026. Initial preparations included the announcement of upcoming theme and logo launches, alongside calls from the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) for the Directorate General of Pesantren to restore public trust in Islamic boarding schools.

By late September, commemorations officially commenced through regional and national initiatives. Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar launched the national theme ‘Santri Menguatkan Negeri Menuju Indonesia Emas’ (Santri Strengthening the Nation Towards Golden Indonesia). Regional activities, such as the ‘Jelajah Santri’ event in Lamongan, have already begun, while the national agenda includes the ‘Pesantren Award’ and the ‘Surat Santri untuk Presiden’ initiative to share student aspirations with President Prabowo Subianto.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Indonesia launches 2026 Santri Day commemorations

Indonesia has launched the 2026 Santri Day celebrations, featuring regional scouting events in Lamongan and national initiatives like the Pesantren Award and letters to President Prabowo Subianto.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-launches-2026-santri-day-commemorations

### 2026-09-15: Indonesia prepares for 10th Hari Santri anniversary and school revitalizations

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs prepares for the 10th anniversary of Hari Santri, while education officials confirm the full return of in-person learning at SMPN 16 Medan following flood-related site'

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smpn-16-medan-returns-to-full-in-person-learning-after-flood-revitalization

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