Calendar of Events

Recurring Ceremonies

Besides the dates of purnama, we mention the dates on which ceremonies important for all Balinese, are held. All Hindus will attend lavisch ceremonies, often accompanied by sacred dances. It is good to know that these, just like the odalan, take place every 210 days.

Bhatari Sri Day

Jan 09, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Balinese Hindu observance dedicated to Bhatari Sri



Kajeng Kliwon

Jan 13, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Kajeng Kliwon is a sacred day in Balinese Hinduism that occurs every 15 days (based on the Balinese Pawukon calendar). It is considered a spiritually powerful day for protection and purification.



Ciwa Ratri

Jan 17, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Siwa Ratri (also spelled Ciwaratri) is a sacred Hindu night dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a night of self-reflection



Tilem (New Moon)

Jan 18, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Tilem is the new moon day in Balinese Hinduism. While Purnama (full moon) symbolizes light and spiritual fullness



Kajeng Kliwon

Jan 28, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Kajeng Kliwon is a sacred day in Balinese Hinduism that occurs every 15 days (based on the Balinese Pawukon calendar). It is considered a spiritually powerful day for protection and purification.



Tumpek Kandang

Feb 07, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Tumpek Kandang



Tumpek Wayang and Kajeng Kliwon

Mar 14, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Tumpek Wayang is a Balinese Hindu holy day dedicated to puppets (wayang)



Tilem and Pengerupukan

Mar 18, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Tilem is the new moon day in Balinese Hinduism. While Purnama (full moon) symbolizes light and spiritual fullness



Nyepi or Balinese Day of Silence

Mar 19, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu New Year according to the Caka calendar and meant for meant for self-reflection and meditation



Ngembak Geni

Mar 20, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Ngembak Geni literally means “lighting the fire”. It is the day after Nyepi



Kajeng Kliwon

Mar 29, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Kajeng Kliwon is a sacred day in Balinese Hinduism that occurs every 15 days (based on the Balinese Pawukon calendar). It is considered a spiritually powerful day for protection and purification.



Paid Paidan ceremony in Bali

Mar 31, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is a traditional Balinese Hindu ritual for protection and spiritual cleansing that helps Balinese Hindus maintain spiritual harmony in daily life.



Saraswati Day

Apr 04, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is a Balinese Hindu holy day dedicated to Goddess Saraswati



Pagerwesi

Apr 08, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Pagerwesi literally means “iron fence” in Balinese. It is a Balinese Hindu holy day dedicated to strengthening spiritual protection against negative influences and unseen forces.



Tilem (New Moon)

Apr 16, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Tilem is the new moon day in Balinese Hinduism. While Purnama (full moon) symbolizes light and spiritual fullness



Tumpek Landep

Apr 18, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is a Balinese Hindu holy day dedicated to honoring sharp tools



Tilem

May 16, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Tilem is the new moon day in Balinese Hinduism. While Purnama (full moon) symbolizes light and spiritual fullness



Purnama (Full Moon)

May 31, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It's a day when Hindus in Bali perform special offerings and prayers as the full moon is considered a time of spiritual power



Tenganan Pegrisingan Culture Festival

Jun 09, 2026 and Jun 11, 2026
Tenganan

It is a cultural celebration that showcases the rich traditions and heritage of Tenganan Pegringsingan



Sugian Jawa

Jun 11, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is a ritual performed before Galungan



Kajeng Kliwon

Jun 12, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Kajeng Kliwon is a sacred day in Balinese Hinduism that occurs every 15 days (based on the Balinese Pawukon calendar). It is considered a spiritually powerful day for protection and purification.



Pesta Kesenian Bali (Bali Art Festival)

Jun 13, 2026 and Jul 11, 2026

It s the largest and most prestigious annual cultural festival in Bali



Penampahan Galungan

Jun 16, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Penampahan Galungan is a Balinese Hindu ritual observed the day before Galungan. It is sometimes called the “slaughter day”



Galungan

Jun 17, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is celebrating the victory of dharma (good) over adharma (evil). It is also a time to honor ancestral spirits (Pitru)



Manis Galungan

Jun 18, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It emphasizes sweet



Semarak Pandawa Festival

Jun 18, 2026 and Jun 20, 2026
Pandawa

It is a cultural festival scheduled to take place at Pendawa Beach



Karangasem Festival

Jun 22, 2026
Karangasem

It is an annual cultural festival held in Amlapura



Penampahan Kuningan

Jun 26, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Penampahan Kuningan is a ritual day before Kuningan



Kuningan

Jun 27, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Kuningan is the final day of the Galungan festival period in Balinese Hinduism



Mekotek in Munggu

Jun 27, 2026

Mekotek is a unique Balinese tradition held in Munggu Village



Penglipuran Village Festival

Jul 10, 2026 and Jul 12, 2026
Penglipuran

It is an annual cultural event held in Penglipuran Village



Bali Jani Festival

Jul 11, 2026 and Jul 25, 2026
Denpasar

It is an annual contemporary arts festival located in Taman Werdhi Budaya / Art Centre



Kajeng Kliwon

Jul 12, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Kajeng Kliwon is a sacred day in Balinese Hinduism that occurs every 15 days (based on the Balinese Pawukon calendar). It is considered a spiritually powerful day for protection and purification.



Tilem

Jul 14, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Tilem is the new moon day in Balinese Hinduism. While Purnama (full moon) symbolizes light and spiritual fullness



Jatiluwih Festival

Jul 18, 2026 and Jul 19, 2026
Jatiluwih

It is an annual cultural and nature celebration held in Jatiluwih Tourism Village



Lovina Festival

Jul 24, 2026 and Jul 26, 2026
Lovina

It is an annual cultural and tourism event held in Lovina Beach (North Bali). It is designed to promote the region’s cultural heritage



Bali International Choir Festival

Jul 26, 2026 and Jul 30, 2026
Denpasar

It is an international choral music festival and competition held annually in Denpasar and Badung (Bali). It brings together choirs from Indonesia and around the world for performances



Tumpek Krulut

Aug 01, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Tumpek Krulut is a sacred Balinese Hindu observance dedicated to music



Tilem (New Moon)

Aug 12, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Tilem is the new moon day in Balinese Hinduism. While Purnama (full moon) symbolizes light and spiritual fullness



The Taman Ayun Barong Festival

Sep 04, 2026 and Sep 06, 2026
Taman Ayun

It is an annual cultural celebration held at Pura Taman Ayun



Tumpek Kandang

Sep 05, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is a Balinese Hindu day dedicated to honoring all domesticated animals



Kajeng Kliwon

Sep 10, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Kajeng Kliwon is a sacred day in Balinese Hinduism that occurs every 15 days (based on the Balinese Pawukon calendar). It is considered a spiritually powerful day for protection and purification.



Tilem

Sep 11, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Tilem is the new moon day in Balinese Hinduism. While Purnama (full moon) symbolizes light and spiritual fullness



Puputan Badung Day

Sep 20, 2026
Denpasar

It is a historical commemoration in Bali that remembers the Puputan Badung



Nusa Penida Festival

Oct 05, 2026 and Oct 07, 2026
Nusa Penida

It is an annual cultural



Klungkung Heritage Festival

Oct 10, 2026 and Oct 11, 2026
Klungkung

It is an annual cultural event at Alun‑Alun Puputan Klungkung that celebrates the rich historical and cultural legacy of the Klungkung region—once the seat of the powerful Klungkung Kingdom and a central part of Balinese royal heritage. It features traditional performances



Gebug Seraya Festival

Oct 10, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026
Seraya

It is often connected with the Gebug Ende tradition and as a part of cultural festival in Desa Seraya



Tumpek Wayang

Oct 10, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is a Balinese Hindu day dedicated to honoring puppets



Tilem (New Moon)

Oct 11, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Tilem is the new moon day in Balinese Hinduism. While Purnama (full moon) symbolizes light and spiritual fullness



Ubud Writers and Readers Festival

Oct 21, 2026 and Oct 23, 2026
Ubud

It is one of Southeast Asia’s most respected literary and cultural festivals



Kajeng Kliwon

Oct 25, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Kajeng Kliwon is a sacred day in Balinese Hinduism that occurs every 15 days (based on the Balinese Pawukon calendar). It is considered a spiritually powerful day for protection and purification.



Paid Paidan

Oct 27, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is a traditional Balinese Hindu ritual for protection and spiritual cleansing that helps Balinese Hindus maintain spiritual harmony in daily life.



Saraswati

Oct 31, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is a Balinese Hindu day dedicated to Dewi Saraswati



Pemuteran Bay Festival

Nov 06, 2026 and Nov 08, 2026
Pemuteran

It is an annual community‑based eco‑tourism and cultural festival held in Pemuteran



Sugian Jawa

Nov 13, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is a ritual performed before Galungan



Kajeng Kliwon

Nov 14, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Kajeng Kliwon is a sacred day in Balinese Hinduism that occurs every 15 days (based on the Balinese Pawukon calendar). It is considered a spiritually powerful day for protection and purification.



Penyekeban

Nov 16, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Penyekeban is a ritual performed shortly before Galungan



Penyajaan

Nov 17, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is a ritual of preparing and presenting offerings (banten) before Galungan or Kuningan. It is part of the series of ceremonies that spiritually prepare the family and village for these major festivals. The families prepare elaborate banten



Penampahan Galungan

Nov 18, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Penampahan Galungan is a Balinese Hindu ritual observed the day before Galungan. It is sometimes called the “slaughter day”



Galungan

Nov 19, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is celebrating the victory of dharma (good) over adharma (evil). It is also a time to honor ancestral spirits (Pitru)



Manis Galungan

Nov 20, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It emphasizes sweet



Penampahan Kuningan

Nov 28, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Penampahan Kuningan is a ritual day before Kuningan



Kuningan

Nov 29, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Kuningan is the final day of the Galungan festival period in Balinese Hinduism



Tilem (New Moon)

Dec 09, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Tilem is the new moon day in Balinese Hinduism. While Purnama (full moon) symbolizes light and spiritual fullness



Tumpek Uduh

Dec 19, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

It is a Balinese Hindu sacred day dedicated to honoring plants



Kajeng Kliwon

Dec 24, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Kajeng Kliwon is a sacred day in Balinese Hinduism that occurs every 15 days (based on the Balinese Pawukon calendar). It is considered a spiritually powerful day for protection and purification.



Bhatari Sri Day

Dec 25, 2026
Everywhere in Bali

Balinese Hindu observance dedicated to Bhatari Sri



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