Independence Day (Indonesia)

national holiday in Indonesia commemorating Indonesia's Proclamation of Independence

Independence Day is a national holiday in Indonesia. It is celebrated every 17 August. It commemorates the declaration of Indonesian independence on 17 August 1945.

Independence Day of Indonesia
Hari Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
"HUT RI"
Independence Day of Indonesia Hari Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia "HUT RI"
The annual independence day national flag hoisting ceremony held in Merdeka Palace, Jakarta
Official nameHari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
(shortened HUT RI)
Observed byIndonesians
TypeNational
SignificanceMarks the proclamation of independence of Indonesia
Date17 August