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Public Holidays
Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Feb 1-3 Chinese New Year. Feb 12 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 5 Muharram (Islamic New Year). Apr 2 Nyepi (Hindu New Year). Apr 18 Good Friday. May 14 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). May 16 Waisak Day (Buddha’s Birthday). May 29 Ascension. Aug 17 Indonesian Independence Day. Sep 24 Lailat al Miraj (Ascension of the Prophet). Nov 26-28 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2004 New Year’s Day. Feb 2 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 22 Muharram (Islamic New Year). Feb 22-24 Chinese New Year. Mar 21 Nyepi (Hindu New Year). Apr 9 Good Friday. May 2 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). May 4 Waisak Day (Buddha’s Birthday). May 20 Ascension. Aug 17 Indonesian Independence Day. Sep 12 Lailat al Miraj (Ascension of the Prophet). Nov 14-16 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Note: (a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to ten days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix. (b) Buddhist festivals are also timed according to phases of the moon and variations may occur.
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