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source: Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag), Indonesia
url: https://en.antaranews.com/amp/news/409274/indonesia-sets-eid-al-fitr-2026-for-march-21
document_type: press_release
date_retrieved: 2026-03-21
period: Shawwal 1447 Hijri / March 2026
parent_publication: SKB 3 Menteri Nomor 1497/2025, 2/2025, 5/2025
indicators_covered: [Eid ul-Fitr, Idul Fitri, Lebaran, Public Holidays]
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# Indonesia Official Announcement: Eid ul-Fitr 2026 (1 Shawwal 1447 H)

**Date of Announcement:** March 19, 2026  
**Event Date:** Saturday, March 21, 2026  
**Source:** Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kementerian Agama / Kemenag), Republic of Indonesia  
**Session:** Sidang Isbat (Verification Session)

## Official Declaration

Following the *isbat* session held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the HM Rasjidi Auditorium of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Jakarta, the Government of Indonesia has officially determined that the first day of Shawwal 1447 Hijri, marking the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr (Idul Fitri), will fall on **Saturday, March 21, 2026**.

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar delivered the decision after presiding over the session, which included representatives from the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Islamic organizations, the House of Representatives (DPR), and foreign diplomats.

## Verification Process (Hisab and Rukyat)

The determination was based on a combination of astronomical calculations (*hisab*) and field observations (*rukyatul hilal*) conducted at 117 locations across the Indonesian archipelago.

1. **Visibility Criteria (MABIMS):** The session applied the criteria agreed upon by the Ministers of Religious Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore (MABIMS). These criteria require the new crescent moon (*hilal*) to have a minimum height of 3 degrees and an elongation of 6.4 degrees.
2. **Observation Results:** Data presented during the session showed that the hilal's height at sunset on March 19 ranged from 0.91° to 3.13°, with an elongation between 4.54° and 6.10°. Reports from field observers nationwide confirmed that the hilal was not visible.
3. **Istikmal (Ramadan Completion):** Since the hilal was not sighted, the month of Ramadan was completed to 30 days (*istikmal*), meaning the 1st of Shawwal falls on Saturday, March 21.

## Related Public Holidays

The date aligns with the **Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB 3 Menteri)** issued on September 19, 2025 (Nomor 1497/2025, 2/2025, 5/2025), which established the national holiday calendar for 2026.

| Holiday / Event | Date | Status |
|-----------------|------|--------|
| Eid ul-Fitr (Day 1) | March 21, 2026 | National Holiday |
| Eid ul-Fitr (Day 2) | March 22, 2026 | National Holiday |
| Joint Leave (Cuti Bersama) | March 20, 23, 24, 2026 | Public Sector Holiday |

## Summary of 2026 National Holidays (SKB 3 Menteri)

The parent publication (SKB 3 Menteri 2026) lists 17 national holidays and 8 joint leave days:

*   **1 Jan:** New Year 2026
*   **16 Jan:** Isra Mikraj
*   **17 Feb:** Chinese New Year 2577
*   **19 Mar:** Hari Suci Nyepi (Saka 1948)
*   **21-22 Mar:** Idul Fitri 1477 H
*   **3 Apr:** Good Friday
*   **5 Apr:** Easter Sunday
*   **1 May:** International Labour Day
*   **14 May:** Ascension Day
*   **27 May:** Idul Adha 1447 H
*   **31 May:** Waisak 2570 BE
*   **1 Jun:** Pancasila Day
*   **16 Jun:** Islamic New Year 1448 H
*   **17 Aug:** Independence Day
*   **25 Aug:** Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
*   **25 Dec:** Christmas Day

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*Note: This document was retrieved and processed for the economic data pipeline. The information provided is based on the official government announcement following the astronomical verification session.*