ObservanceNotable
Hungry Ghost Festival
Festival Hantu Lapar
Details
- Country
Indonesia- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- September 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Normal Operations
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
Notes
7th month of lunar calendar. Offerings burned. Events avoided by some businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Hungry Ghost Festival a public holiday in Indonesia?
- Hungry Ghost Festival is a Observance in Indonesia, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Hungry Ghost Festival 2026?
- Hungry Ghost Festival 2026 falls on September 2, 2026.
- What is Hungry Ghost Festival called locally in Indonesia?
- Hungry Ghost Festival is locally known as "Festival Hantu Lapar" in Indonesia.
Also Celebrated In
Hungry Ghost Festival — MalaysiaSep 2, 2026
Hungry Ghost Festival — SingaporeSep 2, 2026