Nyepi
Also known as Saka New Year, Hari Raya Nyepi
Nyepi (Balinese: ᬜᬾᬧᬶ), also known as Day of Silence, is a Balinese holiday held every Isakawarsa ("new year") according to the Balinese calendar, and it can be traced as far back as 78 A.D.
Key facts
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- Nyepi
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- Hindu
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- Sanur Beach.JPG
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- A deserted Balinese beach during Nyepi
- Holiday.nickname
- Day of Silence
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- Balinese Hindus
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- 06:00
- Holiday.ends
- 06:00 the next day
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- Balinese Saka1 Kedasa
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- Perform tapa brata penyepian
- Holiday.date2025
- 29 March
- Holiday.date2026
- 19 March
- Holiday.date2027
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- Dates
- Related festivals
- Security
- See also
- References
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Nyepi (Balinese: ᬜᬾᬧᬶ), also known as Day of Silence, is a Balinese holiday held every Isakawarsa ("new year") according to the Balinese calendar, and it can be traced as far back as 78 A.D.
The observance includes maintaining silence, fasting, and meditation for Balinese Hindus. The following day is celebrated as New Year's Day.