About Pancasila Day (Hari Lahir Pancasila)
Pancasila Day (Hari Lahir Pancasila) is an Indonesian national holiday observed every June 1. It commemorates the speech delivered by Sukarno, Indonesia's founding president, on June 1, 1945, in which he first articulated Pancasila — the five guiding principles that would become the philosophical foundation of the Indonesian state. The principles are belief in one God, a just and civilised humanity, the unity of Indonesia, democracy through deliberation, and social justice for all.
The day is marked with civic ceremonies across the country, most prominently a national commemoration led by the president, with flag ceremonies, speeches and the reading of the Pancasila text. Schools, government offices and communities hold events reflecting on national unity in one of the world's most diverse nations — thousands of islands, hundreds of languages and many faiths bound together under a shared set of values.
Pancasila Day falls on the same date every year, June 1, and was formally established as a national holiday by presidential decree in 2016, first observed in 2017. The live countdown above shows exactly how many days remain until the next Pancasila Day. Add it to your own page to keep this civic milestone in view.
Upcoming dates
| 2027 | Tuesday, June 1, 2027next |
| 2028 | Thursday, June 1, 2028 |
| 2029 | Friday, June 1, 2029 |
| 2030 | Saturday, June 1, 2030 |
| 2031 | Sunday, June 1, 2031 |
FAQ
When is Pancasila Day?
Pancasila Day is observed every year on June 1 in Indonesia, marking Sukarno's 1945 speech introducing the five principles.
Why is Pancasila Day important?
It honours the birth of Pancasila, the five founding principles that form the ideological foundation of the Indonesian state and bind together a vast, diverse nation.
How is Pancasila Day marked?
With national and local ceremonies, flag-raising, speeches and the reading of the Pancasila, led by the president and observed in schools and offices nationwide.
When did Pancasila Day become a national holiday?
It was established as a national holiday by presidential decree in 2016 and first observed as a public holiday in 2017.