Nyepi is the Balinese Day of Silence, a sacred Hindu holiday marking the Balinese New Year based on the Saka lunar calendar. It is one of the most unique holidays in the world because the entire island of Bali essentially shuts down for 24 hours.

What happens during Nyepi?

From 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM the next day, everyone on Bali observes four main restrictions:

1. No fire or lights (Amati Geni) — indoor lights are kept minimal at night. Public facing lights are completely shut off. This is why the island goes completely dark.

2. No working (Amati Karya) — businesses close, including shops and the airport.

3. No travel (Amati Lelungan) — streets are empty.

4. No entertainment or noise (Amati Lelanguan) — quiet reflection is encouraged.

Even tourists must stay inside their hotels or villas.

The purpose

Nyepi is meant for:

• Self-reflection

• Meditation

• Spiritual cleansing

• Starting the new year with balance and clarity

Balinese Hindus believe silence helps reset harmony between humans, nature, and the spiritual world.

What happens before Nyepi?

The day before is very lively:

• Ogoh-ogoh parade — giant demon statues are carried through villages and symbolically burned to drive away negative energy.

What happens after?

The following day is Ngembak Geni, when families visit each other, forgive past mistakes, and restart normal life.

06:00 am, 19 March to 06:00 am 20 March.

Enjoy lazy swims in your private pool, long conversations, movie time, board games, or simply doing absolutely nothing at all. Just remember: keep the laughter soft and the volume low, as Bali embraces its day of silence.

Our butler will be available throughout Nyepi to take your orders and cook up delicious meals and snacks from our special Nyepi menu, so you can simply relax and enjoy the day.

The beach will be closed and travel outside the villa is not allowed.

Yes! In-room dining is available throughout Nyepi — simply contact your butler to order from our special Nyepi Day Menu.

A pre-order form will be provided two weeks before Nyepi, and we warmly encourage you to submit it at least two days in advance to ensure your favorite dishes are prepared and to help us reduce food waste together.

Kindly note that in-villa spa services will not be available on Nyepi Day (March 19).
Treatments will be available both before and after Nyepi, subject to availability. We warmly encourage you to reserve your preferred time in advance to ensure a seamless and relaxing experience.