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Happy Indonesian Independence Day wishes for 17 August, Dirgahayu RI messages in English and Indonesian: merah putih pride and Tujuh Belasan fun.

131 wishes · 2 languages · Updated October 2026

Indonesia Independence Day wishes for family (13)

  • Happy Independence Day, family. The red and white flag is flying high at our gate.

  • Dirgahayu Indonesia. May our family always stay united, just like our nation.

  • Grandpa, thank you for the stories of the old days. Happy 17 August.

  • Happy Independence Day from [Your name] and family. Merdeka.

  • The kids are practising for the krupuk race already. Happy Tujuh Belasan.

  • Far from home, but my heart is under the merah putih with you all.

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Indonesia Independence Day wishes for friends (13)

  • Merdeka, friend. See you at the panjat pinang.

  • Happy Independence Day. Ready for the krupuk race?

  • Dirgahayu Indonesia. Thank you for being a true friend.

  • Happy 17 August. Let us cheer for our neighbourhood team.

  • Wishing you a day full of red, white and big smiles.

  • Happy Tujuh Belasan. May you win every game, or at least the krupuk.

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Indonesia Independence Day wishes for colleagues and boss (12)

  • Happy Indonesian Independence Day. Enjoy the holiday.

  • Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia. Thank you for your hard work.

  • Happy 17 August to the team. Let us keep working together like true gotong royong.

  • Wishing you a meaningful Independence Day with your family.

  • Happy Independence Day. See you at the office games.

  • Merdeka. Proud to work alongside you.

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Indonesia Independence Day wishes for customers and clients (12)

  • Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia from all of us. Thank you for your trust.

  • Happy Independence Day to our customers. Merdeka.

  • Thank you for supporting local business. Happy 17 August.

  • Happy Independence Day. Special red and white treats are waiting for you this week.

  • Wishing our clients and partners a proud and happy Independence Day.

  • Thank you for growing with us. Dirgahayu Indonesia.

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Short Indonesia Independence Day wishes for status (12)

  • Merdeka.

  • Dirgahayu Indonesia.

  • Happy 17 August.

  • Red and white forever.

  • Unity in diversity.

  • Proud to be Indonesian.

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Indonesia Independence Day wishes for kids (12)

  • Happy Independence Day, little one. Ready for the krupuk race?

  • Hold the spoon steady so the marble does not fall.

  • You look so smart in your red and white clothes.

  • Happy 17 August, sweetie. Wave your little flag.

  • Jump, jump in the sack race. You can do it.

  • Happy Independence Day, kiddo. Sing Indonesia Raya with me.

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Formal Indonesia Independence Day wishes (11)

  • Please accept our best wishes on Indonesia's Independence Day.

  • On 17 August, we celebrate the history and spirit of Indonesia.

  • Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia. We extend our warm greetings.

  • May this Independence Day bring unity and prosperity.

  • On behalf of our organization, happy Hari Kemerdekaan.

  • Our offices will be closed on 17 August.

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Indonesia Independence Day blessings and prayers (11)

  • May God bless Indonesia and all its people.

  • May peace and prosperity reach every island of Indonesia.

  • May our nation stay united in all its diversity.

  • May the courage of our heroes inspire us to do good.

  • Blessings to you and your family on Independence Day.

  • May every home in Indonesia be full of health and harmony.

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Indonesia Independence Day wishes in Indonesian (35)

  • Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia, keluargaku tercinta.

  • Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan, Ayah dan Ibu. Terima kasih sudah mengajari kami cinta tanah air.

  • Bendera merah putih sudah berkibar di depan rumah. Merdeka.

  • Semoga keluarga kita selalu rukun dan bersatu.

  • Walau jauh di rantau, hati tetap merah putih.

  • Selamat 17 Agustus dari [Your name] sekeluarga.

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  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Happy Independence Day, Indonesia.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: May our home always be a place of gotong royong and kindness.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan untuk semua sepupu. Sampai jumpa di lomba kampung.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Dirgahayu RI. May our friendship be as strong as our nation.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: May the red and white fly over a peaceful and happy nation.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Happy 17 August. May our work help build a better Indonesia.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Who can eat the krupuk on the string first? Hands behind your back.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Persahabatan kita seperti Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. Berbeda tapi tetap satu.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Happy Hari Kemerdekaan. Our store will be closed on 17 August.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia. We extend our warm greetings.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Merah putih in my heart.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Wishing our family a happy holiday full of games and good food.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan, Ayah dan Ibu. Terima kasih sudah mengajari kami cinta tanah air.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Dirgahayu Indonesia. Thank you for being a true friend.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: May every home in Indonesia be full of health and harmony.
  • Indonesia Independence Day wishes image: Wishing you a meaningful Independence Day with your family.

About Indonesia Independence Day

Indonesia celebrates Independence Day, Hari Kemerdekaan, on 17 August. On that morning in 1945 the Proclamation of Independence was read in Jakarta.

In the weeks before, villages and city neighbourhoods paint gates, hang red and white flags and bunting along every lane and plan the lomba Tujuh Belasan, the much-loved community games.

On the day there are flag ceremonies at schools and offices, and then the fun: krupuk-eating races, sack races, marbles on spoons and climbing the greased panjat pinang pole for prizes. Neighbours eat together in a spirit of gotong royong, working together.

How people celebrate Indonesia Independence Day

  • Flag-raising ceremonies
  • Red and white bunting on every lane
  • Krupuk-eating races
  • Sack races and marble-on-spoon races
  • Panjat pinang pole climbing
  • Neighbourhood feasts and gotong royong

How to wish well

  • "Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia" (Long live the Republic of Indonesia) and "Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan" are the usual greetings.
  • Messages about unity in diversity, merah putih and the Tujuh Belasan games feel warm and local.
  • Keep politics out; the day belongs to every Indonesian.

Questions about Indonesia Independence Day

When is Indonesian Independence Day?

On 17 August every year.

What do you say on 17 August?

"Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia" or "Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan" (Happy Independence Day). "Merdeka!" is the cheer.

What does Dirgahayu mean?

It means "long life", so "Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia" is a wish of long life for the republic.

What are the Tujuh Belasan games?

Community games held around 17 August, such as krupuk-eating races, sack races, marbles on a spoon, tug of war and panjat pinang, climbing a greased pole for prizes.

What do the colours of the Indonesian flag mean?

Red stands for courage and white for purity. The flag is called Sang Saka Merah Putih.

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