May 2025 Holidays: List of Public Holidays and Joint Leave You Need to Know

Kapanlagi.com - Prepare your vacation plans! May 2025 will be a month full of opportunities to enjoy long holidays. For those of you who want to vacation or simply spend quality time with family, this month offers several holidays that are too good to miss.

According to the Joint Decree (SKB) of 3 Ministers, May 2025 will be filled with special moments. In the calendar, we will find several important days, such as International Workers' Day on May 1, Vesak Day on May 12, and Ascension of Jesus Christ on May 29. Not only that, there is also joint leave that provides more opportunities to rest or explore new places.

So, mark your calendars and prepare your vacation plans! For complete information regarding national holidays, public holidays, and upcoming joint leave in May 2025, check out the interesting summary from Kapanlagi.com below!

1. National Holidays in May 2025

May 2025 has several national holidays set according to government decisions. Here are the national holidays that will occur in May:

• May 1, 2025 (Thursday): International Labor Day. This day is a national holiday celebrated globally, as a form of respect for the struggles of workers around the world.
• May 12, 2025 (Monday): Vesak Day 2569 BE. This celebration is a significant day for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha Gautama.
• May 29, 2025 (Thursday): Ascension of Jesus Christ. This day commemorates an important event in Christianity that marks the ascension of Jesus to heaven after His resurrection.

These three days are important for each respective religious community and are also designated as national holidays in Indonesia, providing an opportunity to celebrate or simply rest with family.

2. Public Holidays in May 2025

In addition to the national holidays mentioned, May 2025 also has several public holidays and weekend breaks. Here is the complete list:

Weekends:

• Sunday, May 4, 2025: Weekend holiday.
• Sunday, May 11, 2025: Weekend holiday.
• Sunday, May 18, 2025: Weekend holiday.
• Sunday, May 25, 2025: Weekend holiday.

National Holidays:

• May 1, 2025 (Thursday): International Labor Day.
• May 12, 2025 (Monday): Vesak Day 2569 BE.
• May 29, 2025 (Thursday): Ascension of Jesus Christ.

With the presence of national holidays and weekends, May 2025 provides an opportunity for many people to enjoy long weekends or plan short vacations without disrupting work routines.

3. Joint Leave Schedule in May 2025

Joint leave is also part of the national holiday planning in Indonesia. In May 2025, there are two joint leaves regulated in the Joint Decree of 3 Ministers:

• Tuesday, May 13, 2025: Joint leave for Vesak Day 2569 BE. This leave provides an opportunity for many people to enjoy a holiday after Vesak Day, especially for those who work in the public sector.
• Friday, May 30, 2025: Joint leave for the Ascension of Jesus Christ. This leave allows Christians to celebrate this holiday more freely, as well as providing time to rest with family.

This joint leave adds to the holiday time that many people look forward to, allowing them to use it to plan a long vacation or simply to rest.

4. Complete Javanese Calendar with Weton for May 2025

Here is the complete list of the Javanese calendar for May 2025, which includes the weton and market days for each day:

• May 1, 2025 (Thursday): Pon, Nep. 15
• May 2, 2025 (Friday): Wage, Nep. 10
• May 3, 2025 (Saturday): Kliwon, Nep. 17 (Kuningan)
• May 4, 2025 (Sunday): Legi, Nep. 10
• May 5, 2025 (Monday): Pahing, Nep. 13
• May 6, 2025 (Tuesday): Pon, Nep. 10
• May 7, 2025 (Wednesday): Wage, Nep. 11
• May 8, 2025 (Thursday): Kliwon, Nep. 16
• May 9, 2025 (Friday): Legi, Nep. 11
• May 10, 2025 (Saturday): Pahing, Nep. 18 (Langkir)
• May 11, 2025 (Sunday): Pon, Nep. 12
• May 12, 2025 (Monday): Wage, Nep. 8
• May 13, 2025 (Tuesday): Kliwon, Nep. 11
• May 14, 2025 (Wednesday): Legi, Nep. 12
• May 15, 2025 (Thursday): Pahing, Nep. 17
• May 16, 2025 (Friday): Pon, Nep. 13
• May 17, 2025 (Saturday): Wage, Nep. 13 (Mandasiya)
• May 18, 2025 (Sunday): Kliwon, Nep. 13
• May 19, 2025 (Monday): Legi, Nep. 9
• May 20, 2025 (Tuesday): Pahing, Nep. 12
• May 21, 2025 (Wednesday): Pon, Nep. 14
• May 22, 2025 (Thursday): Wage, Nep. 12
• May 23, 2025 (Friday): Kliwon, Nep. 14
• May 24, 2025 (Saturday): Legi, Nep. 14 (Julung Pujut)
• May 25, 2025 (Sunday): Pahing, Nep. 14
• May 26, 2025 (Monday): Pon, Nep. 11
• May 27, 2025 (Tuesday): Wage, Nep. 7
• May 28, 2025 (Wednesday): Kliwon, Nep. 15
• May 29, 2025 (Thursday): Legi, Nep. 13
• May 30, 2025 (Friday): Pahing, Nep. 15 (Kuru Welut)
• May 31, 2025 (Saturday): Pon, Nep. 16

Each date in the Javanese calendar has a weton and market day that is believed to have a certain influence, and this calendar is often used to plan various important activities such as weddings or other events.

5. FAQ

What are the public holidays in May 2025?

The public holidays in May 2025 are Labor Day (May 1), Vesak Day (May 12), and the Ascension of Jesus Christ (May 29).

How many joint leaves are there in May 2025?

May 2025 has two joint leaves: May 13 (Vesak Day) and May 30 (the Ascension of Jesus Christ).

What is the significance of Labor Day?

Labor Day is a global celebration to honor the struggles of workers and to improve working conditions worldwide.

Why is the Ascension of Jesus Christ celebrated?

The Ascension of Jesus Christ celebrates the event of Jesus' ascension to heaven after His resurrection, which is very important in Christianity.

How does the Javanese calendar affect activities in May 2025?

The Javanese calendar provides guidance on weton and pasaran that are important for planning various activities, such as weddings or traditional events.

(kpl/rmt)