We wish we knew: you need to stock up on food not only for Nyepi, but for the day before as well. It was a bit of a challenge buying food and the smartest thing to do is to buy it all at least 2 days before. Some people were standing in line for 1.5 hour trying to pay at Pepito’s a day before Nyepi. We went to Dia mart and there was no line – but very little fresh produce (no fruit, veggies).
The Nyepi Rituals are performed as follows:
Amati Geni: No fire or light, including no electricity
Amati Karya: No working
Amati Lelunganan: No travelling
Amati Lelanguan: No revelry/self-entertainment
PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL
Ngurah Rai International Airport is perhaps the only international airport in the world that totally ceases its operations for a full 24 hours every year. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) are issued annually for Nyepi, from 06:00 to 06:00 the following day. Due to the closure, all flights both arriving and departing from the airport will be inoperable. It’s always a good idea to plan your flights in or out to avoid the actual Nyepi date. In other words, arrive early or arrive late.
Already in Bali? If you don’t want to experience Nyepi it is highly popular to take a trip to the Gili Islands or getting pampered at your hotel’s SPA. However, Nyepi is a great experience and I’d recommend you stay on Bali during this unique time!
NYEPI DATES
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025