When offices in Bali are closed

Indonesia sets its national holidays and joint leave days (cuti bersama) each year in a joint decree of three ministers. On a national holiday government offices are closed. On a joint leave day civil servants take leave, so services may be limited.

In Bali the Governor's yearly circular gives Hindu staff of government offices and companies a day off or leave on the main Hindu holy days, such as Galungan, Kuningan, Saraswati and Nyepi. Offices may close or run reduced service on those days.

That circular does not name the land office (Kantor Pertanahan), which belongs to the national ministry ATR/BPN. On a Bali holy day, call the land office or check its site before you go.

Islamic holidays can move by a day after the government's sighting session (sidang isbat). Check again close to the date.

On Nyepi Bali stops for a day. The 2026 joint appeal on Nyepi said that land, sea and air transport providers would not operate from 06:00 WITA on 19 March to 06:00 WITA on 20 March, and that radio and television would not broadcast. Residents and visitors were asked to stay at home. Muslims could go on foot to the nearest mosque for the Takbiran from 18:00 to 21:00 WITA.

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs asked operators to switch off mobile data and broadcasting for the same 24 hours, except at listed vital sites.

Nyepi 2027 falls on Monday 8 March 2027. The rules for 2027 are not out yet.

The 2026 circular also gave Hindu staff a day off on the day before Nyepi (Tawur Kesanga) and the day after (Ngembak Geni). Plan no deed, signing or land check for these three days, in 2027 as well.

A PPAT office must be open every working day except official holidays, with at least the hours of the local land office. A PPAT may also serve outside working hours.

The rule does not define official holidays, so it is not settled whether Bali holy days or joint leave days count. It was amended in 2009, and we have not checked whether the amendment changed this article. Ask your PPAT before you book.

We found no official rule on when notary offices close. Confirm the date with your notary.