Bali, which was recently named Asia’s most beautiful island, will pause all travel activities for one day on March 29th to mark Nyepi Day when the island observes silence.

Also referred to as the Balinese Day of Silence, Nyepi stands as the holiest celebration for Balinese Hindus, during which all inhabitants and guests, irrespective of religious beliefs, must observe this custom.

The Bali Sun

reported.

The Balinese calendar marks Nyepi on Saturday, March 29 this year. Over those 24 hours, the entire island will shut down completely; all lighting, sounds, and music will be banned, transport services will cease operations, and residents are required to stay inside their homes throughout the day.

Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali will temporarily cease operations from 6 a.m. on March 29 until 6 a.m. on March 30. During this time, passengers transiting through the airport will need to remain within the terminal building.

Bali was crowned Asia’s most beautiful island at this year’s annual event.

Reader’s Choice Awards

by travel magazine

DestinAsian

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Last October, Bali was named Asia’s most stunning island by readers of various publications.

Condé Nast Traveler

In their Readers’ Choice Awards.

Famous for its distinctive mix of Hindu-Balinese customs, Bali shines as a hub of cultural richness marked by elaborate dances, mesmerizing ceremonies, and historic shrines.

In 2024, the island received 6.3 million international travelers, exceeding numbers from before the pandemic. The target for this year is to bring in approximately 6.5 million tourists.