According to the Balinese calendar, Nyepi, a “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.

To mark Nyepi, everything from the airport to local supermarkets and ATMs are closed, while residents and tourists remain inside for quiet self-reflection Bali’s typical soundtrack of construction ...

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This photo taken on March 11, 2024 shows a street without vehicles and pedestrians on Nyepi Day in Bali, Indonesia. Monday marks Nyepi Day, or Bali's Day of Silence. According to the Balinese calendar ...

For one day every year, Bali shuts down completely - even Denpasar's busy airport. Many tourists avoid this sacred time on the Balinese calendar, but this traveller discovered Nyepi day is an ...

In Bali, Indonesia, Nyepi or "Day of Silence" is a Hindu and Balinese holiday celebrated every year on the new year according to the Balinese calendar. This year Nyepi fell on March 3 and was ...