Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto has declared August 18, 2025, an additional national holiday, allowing the public to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia on August 17.

"August is full of special gifts for Independence Month. The government declares August 18, 2025, one day after the commemoration ceremony and the Independence Carnival, a public holiday," Deputy Minister of State Secretary, Juri Ardiantoro, noted in a press statement on Friday.

According to Ardiantoro, this holiday is intended to give the public more time to organize independence celebration activities, including competitions, carnivals, and other public events.

Ardiantoro expressed hope that this momentum will foster a spirit of opt...