National Holiday April 2025: Is April 18 Included? Here is the Complete Schedule

Kapanlagi.com - Easter is one of the most anticipated holidays for Christians. In April 2025, Indonesia will celebrate the commemoration of the Death of Jesus Christ (Good Friday) on April 18, 2025, which is a national holiday. This holiday provides an opportunity for many people to enjoy extra time with family. The national holiday for Easter is followed by a public holiday on April 20, 2025, which celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter), even though this date falls on a Sunday.

The long holiday in the third week of April creates a long weekend that many people look forward to, especially after the recent long holiday for Eid al-Fitr. This holiday time is a perfect moment to relax, gather with family, or even travel to favorite tourist destinations.

However, even though April 20 is a national holiday, since it falls on a Sunday, the holiday does not extend to be longer. Here is a detailed explanation of the public holidays and national holidays in April 2025 that you need to know. Here is the information.

1. Public Holidays in April 2025

Quoting from the website publicholidays.co.id, April 2025 presents several public holidays that offer many opportunities to enjoy time off. Here are the details of the public holidays you need to know:

National Holiday for Easter, April 18, 2025

• April 18, 2025, is Good Friday, celebrated by Christians as a remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This date is designated as a national holiday and gives many people the chance to enjoy a long weekend.

Resurrection of Jesus Christ, April 20, 2025

• On April 20, 2025, Christians also celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter), but since it falls on a Sunday, it does not extend the long holiday.

2. The History of Easter and Its Meaning for Christians

Easter is one of the most important holidays in the Christian church calendar, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ after His crucifixion, which is considered the greatest sacrifice for the redemption of human sins. The celebration of Easter has deep roots in Christian tradition and is joyfully celebrated by Christians around the world.

The Origins of Easter

Easter is celebrated every year on the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after the vernal equinox, usually around March 21. According to its history published on paskah.sabda.org, Easter has been celebrated since the 2nd century AD by Christian communities before this tradition evolved into what it is today.

Easter as a Cornerstone of Christian Faith

The event of Easter is the foundation, starting point, and center of the Christian faith. All four Gospels and the entire New Testament record the occurrence of the Easter event, which is the day of Jesus' resurrection from the grave. This aligns with the teaching of the Apostle Paul: "If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith." (1 Cor. 15:14).

Easter Traditions and Eggs

Easter eggs have become an important symbol in this celebration as they are seen to represent new life. The tradition of giving eggs as gifts dates back to prehistoric times, which was then adopted by Christians as a symbol of resurrection and the new life that comes from Jesus' resurrection.

3. Joint Leave in April 2025

In addition to national holidays, April 2025 also offers several joint leave days that provide more opportunities to rest and gather with family.

Joint Leave for Idulfitri

• April begins with joint leave for Idulfitri, which falls from April 2-7, 2025, giving many people a long opportunity to celebrate Eid and travel back to their hometowns.

School Holidays

• Students across Indonesia also enjoy a relatively long Eid holiday, starting from March 21 to April 8, 2025, totaling 18 days off, which is longer compared to holidays for workers.

4. Easter Long Weekend April 2025

With the public holiday on April 18, 2025, people can enjoy a long weekend from April 18-20, 2025, starting on Friday.

Benefits of the Long Weekend

• This long weekend provides an opportunity for families to spend more time together, travel, or rest after a busy routine. Although April 20 is Easter Sunday, there is no additional holiday since it falls on a Sunday.

Perfect Time for a Vacation

• People who want to take time off for a vacation can also take advantage of this long weekend by visiting nearby tourist attractions or simply resting at home to recharge their energy.

5. National Holiday and Joint Leave Schedule in April 2025

Quoted from publicholidays.co.id, here is the complete schedule of public holidays and joint leave in April 2025:

Public Holidays

• April 1, 2025 (Tuesday): Idulfitri 1446 Hijriah
• April 18, 2025 (Friday): Good Friday
• April 20, 2025 (Sunday): Easter

Joint Leave

• April 2-7, 2025: Joint Leave for Idulfitri

With many public holidays and joint leave, April 2025 offers many opportunities for the community to enjoy a longer break.

6. Questions and Answers About the Topic

1. What is meant by the public holiday of Easter?

The public holiday of Easter is a national holiday to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ (Good Friday) and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which falls on April 18 and April 20, 2025.

2. When does the Easter long weekend occur in 2025?

The Easter long weekend in 2025 runs from April 18-20, starting on Friday with a national holiday.

3. What is meant by joint leave in April 2025?

Joint leave in April 2025 occurs from April 2-7, coinciding with the Idulfitri celebration.

4. Why is Easter celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon?

Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon as a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is believed to have occurred after his crucifixion on Good Friday.

5. What is the significance of eggs in the Easter celebration?

Easter eggs symbolize new life, stemming from the resurrection of Jesus Christ, inspiring the tradition of giving eggs as gifts.

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