2024 calendar review: Discover a bounty of holidays references

Monday, January 8, 2024

In 2024, it’s an ideal period to organize vacations and reunions with beloved ones, whether friends, relatives, or family. This year boasts numerous national holidays, presenting an excellent opportunity for travelers, both within Indonesia (#DiIndonesiaAja) and internationally, when planning their getaways. Lion Group specifically recommends considering the first quarter of 2024 for holiday planning.

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Here’s a recommendation for holiday timings from Lion Group spanning January to April 2024:

January: Despite the passage of New Year’s 2024 AD, the last two weeks of January (3rd and 4th week) are highly recommended for holidays, particularly for exploring major Indonesian cities like Jakarta, Balikpapan, Malang, Surabaya, Medan, and Makassar. These locations offer a plethora of attractions, culinary delights, and entertainment. Alternatively, taking advantage of BookCabin’s special promo, travelers can venture to vibrant shopping and cultural hubs like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Hong Kong in Asia.

February: This month features two national holidays—Isra Mikraj Prophet Muhammad (SAW) on Thursday, February 8, and Lunar New Year 2575 Congzil on Saturday, February 10. Travelers can enjoy a collective break on Friday, February 9, extending the holiday period. Lion Group suggests exploring religious and cultural destinations such as Yogyakarta, Bali, Lombok, Aceh, Semarang, Pontianak, Pangkalpinang, and Tanjung Pandan, known for their places of worship, historical sites, and festivals. For an international celebration of Lunar New Year filled with color and festivity, destinations like Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, and Seoul are recommended.

March: With three national holidays in March—the Holy Day of Nyepi New Year Saka 1946 on Monday, March 11, Died Isa Al Masih on Friday, March 29, and Easter Day on Sunday, March 31—travelers can plan a collective vacation on Tuesday, March 12, extending the holiday period. Lion Group suggests serene and naturally beautiful destinations like Bali, Jogja, Kupang, Maumere, Manado, Palu, and Jayapura, known for their captivating beaches, mountains, lakes, and forests. Traveling to Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, and Perth is recommended, coinciding with the beautiful autumn season.

April: April features two national holidays—Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri on Wednesday and Thursday, April 10-11. Taking leave on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Monday, specifically April 8, 9, 12, and 15, extends the holiday period. Lion Group invites exploration of family-oriented destinations renowned for their warmth and hospitality, such as Padang, Batam, Pekanbaru, Palembang, Solo, Yogyakarta, Semarang, Malang, Surabaya, Makassar, and Gorontalo, rich in Lebaran traditions, customs, and cuisine. Consider planning visits to Istanbul, Dubai, Tashkent, and Kuala Lumpur, recognized for their historical and spiritual significance to Muslims.

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