2026 Bali Lunar New Year Celebration Guide

2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse in the lunar calendar, and Bali’s Lunar New Year (known as Imlek in Indonesia) celebrations are rich and varied, centering mainly on February 16 (New Year’s Eve) and February 17 (New Year’s Day), with some festivities extending into early March for the Lantern Festival.

Here is your guide to Bali’s Lunar New Year events:

🏮 Must-See Folk Performances: Lion and Dragon Dances (Barongsai)

Lion dance performances are a highlight of the New Year in Bali, with almost all major malls and resorts scheduling shows:

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💡 Tips for Watching Performances:

• Arrive Early: Lion dance shows often draw large crowds of guests and outside visitors, especially those in hotel lobbies. It’s best to arrive 15–20 minutes early to secure a good spot.
• Interactive Customs: When watching lion dances in Bali, you can prepare red envelopes (Angpao) to feed the lion. This is seen as a gesture of support for the performers and a way to wish for good luck (suggested amounts are IDR 50,000 or 100,000).

⛩️ Temple Fairs and Cultural Experiences

For a more traditional religious atmosphere, head to one of the island’s Chinese temples (Klenteng):

• Vihara Dharmayana (Kuta): One of Bali’s oldest Buddhist temples, bustling with incense and red lanterns during the New Year, often hosting prayer ceremonies and folk performances.
• Vihara Satya Dharma Temple (Bao’an Gong / Sajia Fa Temple) | Benoa Harbour: A key spiritual center for the local Chinese community during major festivals like Lunar New Year, Ghost Festival, and Guanyin’s Birthday.

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• The Mulia: Offers Hanfu photo experiences and calligraphy demonstrations, letting guests dress in traditional attire and capture memories in culturally rich grounds.

🍴 Selected New Year Feast (Lucky New Year Dishes)

KUTA & LEGIAN

• Padma Resort Legian: Hosts a New Year’s Eve buffet dinner on February 16 at the Plumeria Grand Ballroom (IDR 599,000+ per person), featuring yusheng, nian gao, freshly made dim sum, roast duck, and an evening lion dance performance.
• Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali (Palms Restaurant): New Year dinner from 6 PM on February 17, with options from single (IDR 199,000 nett) to five-person (IDR 699,000 nett) set menus, including yusheng, lion dance, and martial arts shows. Book Now: +62 819 3603 9811 (WA) |prima.lestari@ihg.com

SEMINYAK

• Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach (Makase): “Oriental Feast” New Year’s Eve buffet dinner on February 16 from 6 PM to 10 PM (IDR 888,000++ per person), featuring live grilled seafood, Mongolian barbecue, dim sum, festive desserts, and a lion dance performance.

CANGGU

• Regent Bali Canggu: On February 16, enjoy a “Yee Sang” beachfront dinner at Beach House (IDR 888,000++ for two). From February 16 to 21, afternoon tea is available at The Lounge (IDR 650,000++ for two). A Lunar New Year lunch is offered from February 16 to 21 (IDR 450,000++ per person). On February 18, a reunion buffet dinner takes place at Taru restaurant (IDR 1,200,000++ per person). On February 17 and 18, Sazón restaurant features a festive Mediterranean menu by Chef Andrew Walsh.

JIMBARAN

• AYANA Bali: Festivities run through March 3. From February 16 to March 3, hotpot and set menus are available at Liu Li Palace. From February 10 to 20, afternoon tea is served at Damar Terrace and UNIQUE Rooftop Bar (IDR 350,000++ per person). On February 16, Kampoeng Bali hosts traditional performances, while Rock Bar features a countdown and fireworks. On February 17, enjoy lion dances, firecrackers, and children’s activities. Limited-edition spa treatments are also available in February.

ULUWATU

• Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort: In February, 360 Rooftop Restaurant offers a Lunar New Year hotpot (IDR 420,000++ per person) and afternoon tea (IDR 295,000++ per person). From February 16 to 22, a family set menu is available (IDR 680,000++). On the evening of February 17, there’s a lion dance performance, and in the afternoon, a sound healing experience (free for guests). Book Now: +62 811 399 5048 (WhatsApp) | anantara.com/en/uluwatu-bali/lunar-festivities
• Renaissance Bali Uluwatu: On February 16, Double Ikat restaurant hosts a New Year’s Eve buffet dinner (IDR 688,000++ per person). On February 17, Clay Craft restaurant presents an “Oriental Delights” dinner (IDR 888,000++ per person). From February 10 to 17, R Bar offers a Lunar New Year afternoon tea (IDR 288,000++ per person). Book Now: [+62 361 2003588](tel:+62 361 2003588) | dining.uluwatu@renaissancehotels.com | @renhotelbali | event.marriott.com

NUSA DUA

• Mulia Resort (Table8): Offers a classic Cantonese festive menu.
• Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua (Kwee Zeen): On the evening of February 16, enjoy a lavish Asian buffet featuring Yee Sang and fortune-telling activities.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Bali: On February 16, Senses restaurant hosts a New Year’s Eve buffet dinner (IDR 1,000,000++ per person). From February 15 to 20, a Lunar New Year afternoon tea is also available (IDR 1,100,000++ for two).
• Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua (Lion X): From February 16 to 17, a Lunar New Year set menu is offered (from IDR 1,688,000++ per couple), with a special à la carte menu from the 9th to the 22nd. The New Year’s Eve dinner includes a traditional firecracker celebration, and a festive pop-up shop is set up in the lobby during the period.
• Mr. Lobster: From February 16 to 21, dine in to draw a red envelope—prizes for adults and kids alike, with the top prize being IDR 100,000. Please book in advance.

SANUR

• The Meru Sanur Trip Booking: On February 16, roso restaurant hosts a “Warisan Pecinan” New Year’s Eve dinner (from IDR 588,000++ per person). On February 17, Arunika restaurant offers a “Lunar Season” brunch (from IDR 688,000++ per person). Both events include Yee Sang and lion dance performances. Guests staying three nights or more in February receive a IDR 600,000 resort credit.

Ubud

• Capella Ubud: On February 17, enjoy a traditional “Lo Hei” (prosperity toss) ceremony and Peranakan cuisine with Indonesian flair.
• Padma Resort Ubud: On February 17, a “Fortune Feast” is offered in the evening, perfect for travelers seeking a serene mountain escape.
• The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Trip Booking (Tabia Restaurant): On February 16, from 6 PM to 10:30 PM, enjoy the “Ubud Lunar Harmony” New Year’s Eve buffet dinner (IDR 588,000++ per person), featuring a lion dance performance.

🗓️ Key Dates to Note

• February 16 (Monday): New Year’s Eve, declared a collective holiday (Cuti Bersama) by the Indonesian government, with many hotels hosting reunion dinners.
• February 17 (Tuesday): Lunar New Year’s Day, a public holiday, with the most bustling mall activities.
• March 3: Lantern Festival, with lantern events in some areas.

💡 Friendly Reminder: During the New Year period, traffic in Bali’s main tourist areas (such as Kuta and Canggu) may be heavier than usual. Be sure to book your New Year’s Eve dinner at popular restaurants well in advance.