The government has enacted Law Number 27 of 2026 concerning Manpower Protection, which came into effect on October 28. One of its provisions prohibits the implementation of collective leave from reducing workers' annual leave quotas. For the year 2027, the government has set 18 national holidays and 8 days of collective leave.
Article 118 paragraph (6) of the law states, "In the event that a company implements collective leave determined by the central government, its implementation shall not reduce the annual leave rights of workers or laborers." Paragraph (1) obligates employers to provide rest time and leave, while paragraph (5) stipulates a minimum of 12 working days of annual leave after a worker has been employed continuously for 12 months.
The 2027 collective leave schedule includes dates such as February 5 (Chinese New Year), March 9, 12, and 15 (Eid al-Fitr), March 25 (Death of Jesus Christ), May 18 (Eid al-Adha), May 19 (Waisak Day), and December 24 (Birth of Jesus Christ). All of these days must not reduce the regulated annual leave entitlements.
Source: cnnindonesia.com
