On Nyepi, the entire island shuts down, offering a rare chance to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with yourself.

Nyepi, or Balinese New Year, is observed by meditation, fasting and silence. Here’s what travelers visiting on this day can expect.

The New Year in Bali is different. The beautiful island in the Java sea, and one of the most popular and vibrant tourist destinations in the world, does not party, or dance, or drink, or light ...

Introduction As Nyepi Day approaches, it is a time to reflect on the deep significance of this Hindu celebration, which marks the New Year in the Saka calendar. The day symbolizes a moment of ...

As the serene day of Nyepi approaches in 2025, there’s a unique opportunity to engage in self-reflection and convey well-wishes to those around us. Nyepi Day, also known as the Day of Silence, not ...

President Prabowo Subianto conveyed his greetings to Indonesian Hindus commemorating Nyepi (Day of Silence) in the 1947 ...

The annual hush descended over the island on Saturday morning for Nyepi -- a day of silence on the Hindu calendar that is ...

A Balinese traditional guard patrols on a road on Nyepi Day, or the Day of Silence, in Bali, Indonesia, March 29, 2025.

Ministry of Communication & Digital (Komdigi) issues a circular to Bali Provincial Government to shut down the internet network during Nyepi Day.

But one day a year, the entire island falls silent. This is Nyepi, Balinese New Year. Unlike many other cultures, Balinese Hindus don’t mark the new year with fireworks, parties or drinking.