Indonesia Unveils 81st Independence Day Logo Chosen by Public Vote

The Presidential Palace has revealed the official logo for Indonesia's 81st Independence Day, a design chosen through a public online poll. This marks a significant shift, as it is the first time the public has been directly involved in selecting the emblem for the national celebration.

The selection process for the 81st anniversary logo involved a public vote, ensuring citizen participation in a key national event. This approach contrasts with previous years, where logo selections might have been made through different channels.

Indonesia's Independence Day celebrations have seen public engagement with logos in the past. For the 80th anniversary in 2025, the chosen logo sparked considerable debate, with some members of the public drawing comparisons to 'Keroppi,' a popular character from the Japanese company Sanrio. President Prabowo had announced the theme and logo for that occasion.

The logo for the 80th Independence Day was described as the number 80 in a rounded, red font, presented as a unified design without any cuts. The public's reaction and the subsequent discussions highlight the cultural significance and public interest surrounding the visual identity of Indonesia's Independence Day.