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Indonesian Independence Day
Next observed on Monday, 17 August 2026.
When is Indonesian Independence Day in 2026?
Monday, 17 August 2026
Counting down to Indonesian Independence Day
What Indonesian Independence Day marks
The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was read at 10:00 Tokyo Standard Time on Friday, 17 August 1945 in Jakarta. The declaration marked the start of the diplomatic and armed resistance of the Indonesian National Revolution, fighting against the forces of the Netherlands and pro-Dutch civilians, until the latter officially acknowledged Indonesia's independence in 1949. The document was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who were appointed president and vice-president respectively the following day.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — 1945 Indonesian independence document, available under CC BY-SA.
Frequently asked
When is Indonesian Independence Day in 2026?
Indonesian Independence Day falls on Monday, 17 August 2026 in Indonesia.
What day of the week is Indonesian Independence Day 2026?
Indonesian Independence Day 2026 falls on a Monday, 17 August 2026.
Where is Indonesian Independence Day observed?
Observed nationally in Indonesia.
What does Indonesian Independence Day celebrate?
1945 Indonesian independence document. The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was read at 10:00 Tokyo Standard Time on Friday, 17 August 1945 in Jakarta. The declaration marked the start of the diplomatic and armed resistance of the Indonesian National Revolution, fighting against the forces of the Netherlands and pro-Dutch civilians, until the latter officially acknowledged Indonesia's independence in 1949. The document was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who were appointed president and vice-president respectively the following day.