8.2 Million Exodus Travellers Expected to Transit and Holiday in DIY During Eid 2026
YOGYAKARTA — The head of Commission A of the Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) Provincial Assembly, Eko Suwanto, has called on all elements of society to work together to ensure a safe and comfortable Eid and holiday season in the Yogyakarta Special Region during 2026. This call came following predictions that approximately 8.2 million exodus travellers are expected to pass through or holiday in the DIY region during the Eid al-Fitr 2026 period.
Eko stated that cross-sectoral coordination is key to ensuring the region’s readiness to handle the surge in population mobility during the exodus and Eid holiday period. “We are committed to achieving an Eid and holiday season that is safe and secure for all Yogyakarta residents, exodus travellers and tourists,” said Eko Suwanto in a statement on Sunday (15 March 2026).
Several aspects are being prioritised, including security mitigation in crowded areas, disaster preparedness, tourism destination readiness, and maintenance of public security and order. Eko expressed appreciation for the preparations of exodus service posts being set up at numerous strategic locations throughout DIY. These integrated service posts include various essential services for exodus travellers and tourists, ranging from healthcare services, traffic management to disaster safety measures during the Eid holiday period.
He also encouraged the regional government to strengthen synergy between the government, communities, the military, and police in managing the integrated service posts.
“Commission A recommends the establishment of more integrated unified post management. This aims to ensure coordination between regional government posts and posts from community elements, the military and police run in synchronisation in serving the community, exodus travellers and tourists,” he said.
“This integration is expected to make public services more effective, faster, and responsive to challenges in the field,” he added.
In terms of public services, Eko ensured that healthcare services in DIY will continue to operate during the Eid collective leave period. Health centres and hospitals, both inpatient and outpatient services, are being prepared to anticipate emergency needs of the public.
“Our recommendation emphasises the importance of ensuring welfare guarantees for paramedics who are forgoing their holiday to carry out their duties,” he said.
Furthermore, Eko also reminded exodus travellers to proactively report vacant homes or residences to local administrators such as neighbourhood associations (RT and RW) so that environmental security can be monitored.
“This aims to reduce the potential for criminal activity in vacant homes during the exodus period,” said Eko.
Given that the 2026 Eid holiday falls during the rainy season, residents and tourists are advised to remain vigilant regarding potential hydrometeorological disasters that may occur at any time.
“It is crucial for Yogyakarta residents, exodus travellers and tourists to regularly monitor current information through the BMKG application. Self-awareness of disaster mitigation is very critical so that travel and holiday activities are not disrupted by unexpected natural disasters,” he said.