Calendar
Ceremonies, festivals, and events in north Bali
Bali runs on multiple calendars — the Gregorian calendar we use, the Balinese Pawukon (210-day cycle), and the Saka lunar calendar. This creates a rhythm of ceremonies, temple festivals, and holy days throughout the year. Understanding this rhythm helps you time your visit — or simply appreciate what you're witnessing.
Upcoming
June 14, 2026
Purnama (Full Moon)
Full Moon Ceremony
ceremonyTemple ceremonies across Bali. Expect offerings at major temples.
June 21, 2026
Tilem (New Moon)
New Moon / Dark Moon
ceremonyQuiet day for reflection. Some businesses may close early.
June 28, 2026
Galungan
Galungan
festivalMajor 10-day festival celebrating the victory of dharma over adharma. Penjor bamboo poles line the streets.
July 8, 2026
Kuningan
Kuningan
festivalThe end of Galungan celebrations. Ancestral spirits return to heaven.
July 14, 2026
Purnama (Full Moon)
Full Moon Ceremony
ceremonyMonthly temple ceremonies at full moon.
Understanding Balinese Time
Full Moon (Purnama) & New Moon (Tilem)
Monthly ceremony days when Balinese visit temples. You'll see families in traditional dress carrying offerings. A beautiful time to be here, but expect some businesses to close early.
Galungan & Kuningan
The biggest recurring festival. Galungan celebrates ancestral spirits returning to earth; Kuningan marks their departure 10 days later. Streets are decorated with penjor (curved bamboo poles with offerings). Happens roughly every 210 days.
Nyepi (Day of Silence)
Bali's New Year on the Saka calendar (usually March). The entire island shuts down — no travel, no lights, no activity for 24 hours. A unique experience if you're here, but you cannot leave your accommodation.
Want to witness a ceremony?
We can arrange respectful visits to temple ceremonies with proper dress and guidance.
Ask us about ceremonies