10/06/2026
Early info for GALUNGAN & KUNINGAN DAY celebrations to the Balinese n Hindu religion (Balinese tradition and culture sustainability)
Galungan celebration for Hindus in Bali is Wednesday, June 17th.
Galungan's peak day, a celebration of the 210th day of the Balinese lunar calendar, every Wednesday Kliwon Dungulan, is a celebration of the universe and its contents for prosperity. The Hindu manuscript, Sunarigama, describes it as a celebration of dharma (virtue) over adharma (evil). The celebrations begin with Sugihan Tenten as reminder on Wed, Jun10th, Sugihan Jawa Thur, 11th (cleansing the nature) Sugihan Bali Fri. 12th (offering for the GODS & the ancestors, then preparations for the peak of Galungan (Penampahan Day, slaughtering sacrifices), Tuesday, 16th the peak of Galungan on Jun 17th, and Manis Galungan (family visits) on 18th (a 3-day celebration, which government offices, banks etc closed, and some restaurants also celebrating). Non-Hindu businesses remain open. Hindus celebrate by an offerings and prayers at sacred places in family temples, village temples, and other sacred places to God (Ida Sang Widhi and his manifestations, as well as to their ancestors). The final session is called Kuningan, 10 days after Galungan, on Saturday, Jun 27th. Thank you for your tribute.
May the world and all its inhabitants be peaceful and happy.