10
Oct
Good to know Balinese holy day
Saraswati, the day of knowledge
The day honouring Dewi Saraswati, goddess of knowledge and the arts. Books, palm-leaf manuscripts and schools receive offerings; students and teachers pray in school temples in the morning. Many Balinese avoid reading and writing on the day itself.
Plan it: Mornings near schools and temples are busy with students in ceremonial dress.
- When
- Saturday 31 October 2026
- Where
- Across Bali
Weather in October
On the south coast, October is a dry month: BMKG’s 30-year normal is 50–100 mm of rain@if($month['temp']), with days around 31°C@endif. Bali in October · live forecast
Questions
When is Saraswati, the day of knowledge 2026?
Saturday 31 October 2026. Where: Across Bali.
What does it mean for visitors?
Good to know. Mornings near schools and temples are busy with students in ceremonial dress.
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DetailsDates and details checked against detikBali, Balinese calendar 2026. Last updated 3 October 2026.