More than 400.000 domestic tourists entered Bali during the 2025 Lebaran period, marking a more than six percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Bali Tourism Office (Dispar Bali).
Speaking in Denpasar on Tuesday, Head of Dispar Bali Tjok Bagus Pemayun said the figure—400.979 visitors—was based on movement data collected from all entry points into Bali between 24 March and the morning of 8 April.
“There’s been an increase of between six to 10 percent in domestic visits. But this only picked up after Nyepi, because earlier they were still celebrating Lebaran with their families,” Tjok Pemayun said.
Domestic Surge Post-Nyepi
While many domestic tourists delayed travel during Nyepi—the Balinese Day of Silence—the island did not experience a drop in overall visitors, as international arrivals remained steady.
“There was already high activity at the airport even before Nyepi, especially with international tourists. The arrival of the first direct flight from Saudi Arabia was a standout moment. Then domestic arrivals began climbing,” he added.
Java Still Dominates the Market
The majority of domestic tourists came from Java, supported by increasingly convenient land access via toll roads. Plans from the East Java provincial government to launch a fast boat route between Banyuwangi and Denpasar are also expected to boost future tourism.
Dispar Bali noted that the average stay for domestic tourists during Lebaran ranged from 3 to 4 days, with daily spending estimated between Rp500.000 and Rp1 million.
Room Occupancy Hits 70 Percent
Hotel occupancy across the island reached around 70 percent during the Lebaran period, based on reports from the Association of Hotel General Managers. While this figure is considered strong, the office emphasized that international tourists were the primary driver of hotel occupancy, rather than domestic travelers.
Dispar Bali remains optimistic that a combination of international interest and renewed domestic enthusiasm—especially post-Nyepi—will continue to push tourism numbers upward throughout 2025.
