May 12 Waisak holiday: see the red date May 2025 complete!

Waisak 2025 holiday is certain to fall on Monday, May 12, which is one of the national holidays or red dates in Indonesia. Vesak, also known as Trisuci Vesak, is an important day for Buddhists. In his celebration, Waisak commemorates three main events: the birth of Siddharta Gautama, the achievement of perfect lighting by the ascetic Gotama, and the death of the Buddha in Kusinara.

Based on information from the Ministry of Religion, Vesak is celebrated every year right at Purnama in the Vesak Month. In the Christian calendar, the Vesak month can fall in the late April, May, or early June. For this year, Vesak holiday was followed by a day off on Tuesday, May 13. This provides an opportunity for the community to enjoy a long holiday from Saturday, May 10 to Tuesday, May 13.

The government through a Joint Decree (SKB) 3 Minister Number 1017 of 2024 concerning National Holidays and Joint Leave of 2025 has set May 12 as a national holiday. This provides an opportunity for Buddhists and the wider community to celebrate solemnly.

May 2025 also has several other red dates. Referring to the same SKB, people can pay attention to several other national holidays, namely:

• Thursday, May 29, 2025: National holiday increase in Jesus Christ
• Friday, May 30, 2025: Vacation with an increase in Jesus Christ

With this list of holidays, people can plan vacation activities, both for celebrations of religious holidays and for a vacation with family. Determination of holidays is also a momentum for the tourism sector, allows the community to travel and enjoy time with family.

It is important to note that information and decisions regarding national holidays are based on careful consideration by the government. This policy is expected to provide relief for the community after activities in the midst of work demands and daily obligations.

As an additional record, the Vesak celebration is not just a moment of reflection for Buddhists, but also a day that invites all people to re-contemplate the values ​​of deeper life. The base of this celebration is the spirit of tolerance and mutual respect between religious communities, which is always part of Indonesian society which is rich in cultural and religious diversity.

With the set of red dates that have been set, it is hoped that the community can take advantage of this holiday time wisely. This is an opportunity to relax, gather with family, and celebrate holidays with joy.