Nyepi, or the "Day of Silence," is one of Bali’s most significant cultural and spiritual events. It marks the Saka New Year and is a time for reflection, self-purification, and complete stillness.

Celebrate Nyepi 2025 at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, with cultural rituals, the Ogoh-Ogoh Festival and wellness activities in Bali’s spiritual heart of Ubud.

What is Nyepi and what does it represent? The Balinese calendar, or Saka, is 210 days long, and Nyepi falls on the day following the new moon of the 10th lunar month — this year, that’s ...

Nyepi, a Bali “Day of Silence,” officially falls on March 29 at 6 a.m. after the new moon and lasts for 24 hours, during which time no public activities are permitted.

Bali observes ‘Nyepi,’ a day of silence, enforced by patrol guards ‘Pecalang’ AFP Published: 29 March ,2025: 11:13 AM GST Updated: 29 March ,2025: 11:59 AM GST ...

It will be a busy travel period as Nyepi Day falls very close to Eid al-Fitr, on March 30 and March 31, with millions of Muslims travelling throughout the country for the holidays, including to Bali.

During Nyepi, a day of silence for the Balinese New Year, locals use the 24 hours of quiet to self-reflect, leaving the streets empty, the lights out, and airport traffic paused.

Bali is getting ready for a 24-hour rest as Balinese Hindus on the resort island will observe Nyepi, the day of silence, on Wednesday. All entries to Bali will be suspended from Wednesday at 6 a.m ...