This year, Bali will observe Nyepi Day on the 19th March 2026. As the island will fall silent for 24 hours on the most sacred day of the year, tourists must be aware that travel and access to attractions will be affected during the festival period. Tourists traveling to Bali over Nyepi must be prepared …
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The most sacred day in the Balinese calendar is about to take place. Nyepi Day, also known as the Balinese Day of Silence will take place on the 19th March 2026. This year Nyepi Day will be observed a few days before Eid al-Fitr, which typically sees the movement of millions of people all across …
Nyepi, or the Balinese Holy Day of Silence, will be observed on the 19th March. It is the most spiritually significant day of the year for Balinese Hindus, and it is truly an honour to be on the island during this auspicious time. On Nyepi Day, the whole island falls silent, the use of electricity …
It is one of the most wonderful times of the year to be in Indonesia. As a majority Muslim nation, more than 260 million people in Indonesia are observing the holy month of Ramadan. In Bali, which is a majority Balinese Hindu province, preparations are underway for the holy day of silence, known as Nyepi. …
Thursday, 19th February marked the official start of Ramadan in Indonesia. While in other parts of the world the Islamic holy month of fasting started on the 18th, the start of Ramadan on the 19th in Indonesia means that this year, Eid al-Fitr and the Bali Holy Day of Silence, Nyepi, will not fall on …
This is a big week for religious and cultural festivals. For the world’s Hindus this week has seen the honouring of Mahashivarati, for China and the Chinese diaspora, the 17th February marks the Lunar New Year, and for the world’s muslims the annual month of fasting, Ramadan, starts on the 19th February and will be …
Tourism villages have to be one of the most underrated tourist attractions in Bali. First-time tourists visiting the island always have temples and beaches on their bucket lists, and rightly so, but here at The Bali Sun, you’ll find us always singing the praises of the island’s tourism villages. Perhaps the most famous tourism village …
Bali is an island with a rich heritage of art, culture, and culinary produce. From traditional pairings to wooden carvings, through to coffee, salt, and spices, for tourists looking to take a little piece of the island home with them to remember their vacation, the options are endless. Here at The Bali Sun, we can’t …
Chinese New Year is a big deal in Bali. Did you know that? Here at The Bali Sun, we love nothing more than celebrating cultural festivals and holidays, and the upcoming Luna New Year celebrations in Bali are set to be nothing shy of wonderful. Whether you have a personal connection to the Chinese New …
Did you know that February is Balinese Language Month in Bali? Every year, the province hosts a month-long campaign to promote the Balinese language. Over the next few weeks, tourists in Bali will see the campaign appear across top destinations and will be encouraged to join in if it feels good to them. One of …
Here at The Bali Sun, we love this island 365 days a year. Whether it’s busy with tourists or so quiet we don’t see another soul, we love how much the experience of both travel and life on the island changes day by day, season by season. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium …
Art and culture are at the heart of the Balinese tourism offering. The island’s heritage is steeped in artistic expression, and artists can be found practicing their traditional crafts across the island. Bali’s world-famous Goa Gajah will be hosting a stunning new art exhibition until 25th February 2026. Tourists seeking to connect more deeply with …