Bali Festivals

Nyepi (Day of Silence) — March

• Entire island shuts down for 24 hrs

• Airports closed

• Excellent if you enjoy spiritual experiences

• Bad if you’re a beach-party person

Galungan & Kuningan — Every 210 days

• Streets filled with decorated bamboo poles

• Best for photography

Bali Arts Festival — June to July

• Parades, dances, local food

Christmas & New Year — December

• Ultra crowded

• Most expensive period of the entire year