Indonesia Celebrates 72nd Independence Day - 17 August 2017
Today, 17 August 2017, Indonesia celebrates its 72nd Independence Day. It is a national public holiday and therefore all financial markets are closed. Indonesia Investments released a newsletter that is devoted to this historic day. This newsletter contains stories including Soekarno's struggle for Independence, the origin of Indonesia's national anthem, an overview of the colonial period, stories of national heroes, and more.
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Public Holidays in Indonesia in 2017:
| Date | Holiday | Remark |
| 1 - 2 January |
New Year's Day | First day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar |
| 28 January | Tahun Baru Imlek | Chinese New Year |
| 15 February | Gubernatorial Elections | Regional elections are held |
| 28 March | Hari Raya Nyepi | New Year in Balinese Hinduism ('Day of Silence') |
| 14 April | Good Friday | Commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ |
| 19 April | Jakarta Election (2nd round) | Gubernatorial election in Jakarta (IDX is closed) |
| 24 April | Isra Mi'raj Nabi Muhammad | Ascension of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad |
| 1 May | International Labor Day | Celebration of laborers and the working classes |
| 11 May | Waisak | Buddha's Birthday |
| 25 May | Ascension of Jesus | Ascension of Jesus Christ 40 days after His resurrection |
| 1 June | Pancasila Day | Commemorating Soekarno's outlining of the five principles |
| 23 - 30 June | Idul Fitri (Lebaran) | Islamic celebration that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan |
| 17 August | Independence Day | Commemorating Soekarno-Hatta's Proclamation on 17 August 1945 |
| 1 September | Idul Adha | Muslim day of sacrifice |
| 21 September | Tahun Baru Hijriyah | Islamic New Year |
| 1 December | Maulid Nabi Muhammad | Birthday of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad |
| 25 - 26 December | Christmas | Commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ |