Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) advises holidaymakers to return from Lebaran 2026 on March 25 to 27 to avoid peak traffic. Peaks are forecast for March 24, 28, and 29. Work from anywhere (WFA) policy and 30% toll discounts support the recommendation.
The peak of the Lebaran 2026 return flow, or Idul Fitri 1447 Hijriah, is predicted for March 24, 2026, with a second wave on March 28-29. PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk CEO Rivan A. Purwantono said, “Prediksi kami pada arus balik nanti adalah di tanggal 24 Maret,” speaking at Jasa Marga Management Training Center in Bekasi, West Java, on March 20, 2026. He urged the public to use the 30% toll discount on March 26-27 to anticipate vehicle surges and ensure smooth travel: “Diatur perencanaan yang baik dengan waktu yang tepat. Lihat kepadatan jalan sehingga betul-betul menikmati kembali dalam arus balik nanti, selamat sampai tujuan.”Kemenhub's Director General of Land Transportation, Aan Suhanan, emphasized returning on March 25-27, supported by the government's WFA policy. “Puncak arus sesuai dengan prediksi arus balik ini pada tanggal 24, 28, dan 29 Maret 2026. Pemerintah sudah memberikan Work From Anywhere (WFA) pada tanggal 25, 26, 27 Maret 2026, sehingga untuk seluruh masyarakat yang akan melaksanakan perjalanan balik ini dihimbau untuk melaksanakan balik pada tanggal-tanggal tersebut,” he stated on March 21, 2026. The aim is to reduce traffic density and provide comfort. Police Traffic Corps has prepared traffic management scenarios. Aan Suhanan praised the smooth outbound flow so far and thanked the public.
