I remember my first Christmas in Bali very well. I spent a fortune on buying ingredients for a roast dinner, I sat in traffic for two hours, and got caught in a downpour on the way home. Fourteen Christmases later, I’ve got it down to a fine art, and the secret is: don’t try to recreate your Christmas at home \u2013 instead, go with what Bali does best.<\/p>\n
It’s hot (highs of around 31\u00b0C), it’s wet season, and Bali is majority Hindu, so you won’t find carols in the streets or lights in every window. Christmas happens in the hotels, restaurants and beach clubs instead, and the big event is often a long Christmas Day brunch that goes on well into the afternoon, usually with a visit from Santa at the bigger venues.<\/p>\n
Below are the best Christmas Day brunches in Bali for 2026, plus what to do on the day, where to stay and some practical tips I send to my friends. If you want to plan a seamless Christmas in Bali, read on. Selamat Hari Natal<\/em>, Honeys!<\/p>\n Psst \u2013 this guide covers Christmas Day, which falls on Friday 25 December 2026. For festivities on the night before, check out Bali\u2019s best Christmas Eve dinners<\/a>, taking place on Thursday 24 December.<\/p>\n Hi, I’m Louise! I’ve lived in Bali full-time for 14 years, and I’ve spent all 14 Christmases on the island! I’ve personally reviewed more than 500 of Bali’s hotels, restaurants, bars and spas, and explored 50+ islands across Indonesia. The tips in this guide come from my own Christmas celebrations here, and from our Bali team, who grew up spending Christmas in Indonesia.<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Friday 25 December 2026. Spending the entire festive season in Bali? Check out these festive guides:Why trust this guide<\/h3>\n
Christmas Day in Bali at a glance:<\/h3>\n
\nHoliday status:<\/strong> National public holiday. Thursday 24 December is a collective leave day, so it’s a four-day long weekend from 24 to 27 December.
\nWhat’s open:<\/strong> Hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, malls and most attractions stay open. Banks and government offices are closed.
\nBrunch times:<\/strong> Most Christmas brunches start at around 11am and finish by 4pm.
\nTypical price:<\/strong> IDR 910,000++ to IDR 1,350,000++ per adult.
\nSunrise and sunset:<\/strong> Around 6am and 6.30pm.
\nWeather:<\/strong> Wet season, highs around 31\u00b0C, showers possible.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>\u2013 Festive stay packages in Bali<\/a>
\n\u2013 Christmas Eve in Bali<\/a>
\n\u2013 New Year\u2019s Eve parties in Bali<\/a>
\n\u2013 New Year\u2019s Day brunches to kick off 2027<\/a><\/p>\n