Guidelines for the implementation of the Heroes’ Day 2025 “moment of silence” for 60 seconds

Jakarta (ANTARA) – With the beginning of the month of November, the Indonesian nation once again prepares to commemorate the Heroes’ Day which falls every November 10th. In 2025, the Ministry of Social Affairs carries forward the theme “My hero, my example: keep moving, continuing the fight”.

This theme reminds us that the spirit of warriors must not stop in history, but must continue to be realized through the real actions of the current generation.

One of the most important parts of any Heroes’ Day ceremony is the moment of silence of the procession. This moment is solemnly held to commemorate the services of the nation’s heroes who died fighting for Indonesia’s independence and sovereignty.

In order for its implementation to be orderly and meaningful, the government has established official guidelines for a moment of silence to be followed during the 2025 Heroes’ Day commemoration ceremony.

Below are guidelines for observing a moment of silence during the 2025 Heroes’ Day commemoration ceremony, based on official information from various sources.

Terms of implementation of the “moment of silence”

The rules relating to the moments of silence procession have been established in the official guidelines issued by the Ministry of Social Affairs. In accordance with these provisions, a one-minute moment of silence was simultaneously held in conjunction with the 2025 Heroes’ Day ceremony.

The implementation timetable is as follows:

• Day and date: Monday 10 November 2025

• Time: 08:15 local time

• Running time: 60 seconds

Instructions for implementing 60 seconds of silence simultaneously

To remember and appreciate the sacrifices of the heroes who died defending the nation and the state, a one-minute moment of silence will be held simultaneously across Indonesia.

This moment of silence will take place on Monday, November 10, 2025, starting at 08:15 local time, in conjunction with the Heroes’ Day commemoration ceremony.

The implementation is done as follows:

1. Central Level (Jakarta): Held during the National Pilgrimage Ceremony at Kalibata National Heroes Main Cemetery as a command center. The moment of silence begins with the sound of sirens for 60 seconds.

2. At the provincial and district/city levels: carried out during the flag ceremony at the offices of the regional government and related bodies, signaled by the sound of a siren at the ceremony location.

3. Subdistrict, subdistrict and village levels: carried out during the flag ceremony at the designated holding point, with sirens or other adjustments for one minute.

Anyone who hears the signal for the moment of silence to begin is required to immediately stop their activities for 60 seconds. These provisions apply in various locations, such as:

1. Public facilities: markets, terminals, stations, ports and other public areas

2 Domestic environment

3. Highways in the city

4. Offices or factories that do not host ceremonies

5. Public or private vehicles on city streets should stop for a moment

6. Ships: The implementation is announced by the captain

7. Plane: announced by the pilot

8. Train:

• For the main train, announced by the foreman in the restoration car

• For non-main trains it is communicated by the station master of the nearest station before departure at 08.15 WIB

There are exceptions for tasks that cannot be stopped, such as:

1. Medical duties in hospitals and other critical services

2. A train is running

3. Ambulance on duty

4. Firefighting fleet in operation

5. Vehicles out of town or toll roads

6. Security officers carrying out their duties

7. Aircraft crew in flight

8. The crew of a sailing ship

In order for the implementation to take place in an orderly manner, coordination with the police, local government, environmental safety units and Hansip is necessary.

Beyond this, it is hoped that the dissemination of information about this moment of simultaneous silence will take advantage of different media, such as television, radio, short messaging services, the Internet, mobile speakers and the role of religious figures in places of worship in broadcasting appeals to the public.

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