Access to Mount Bromo Tourist Area Temporarily Closed

The Probolinggo Regency government has closed access to the Mount Bromo tourist area in Probolinggo Regency, East Java, particularly Wonokerto Village, Sukapura Subdistrict, for a temporary period. This closure is to commemorate Nyepi Day for the Saka New Year 1948 and to welcome Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah.

“The closure refers to Circular Letter from the Indonesian Hindu Dharma Parishada (PHDI) of Probolinggo Regency Number 604/SE/PHDI-KAB/II/2026, effective from Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 06:00 WIB until Friday, 20 March 2026 at 06:00 WIB,” said the Head of the Youth, Sports, and Tourism Office of Probolinggo Regency, Her Mulyadi, in the regency, on Thursday, as quoted from Antara.

During this period, all tourist activities to the Mount Bromo area are completely halted to respect the observance of Nyepi Day by the Tengger community. Additionally, this moment provides an opportunity for Muslims, especially tourism actors, to perform silaturahmi with their families ahead of Lebaran. The closure is a form of interfaith tolerance as well as an effort to maintain the solemnity of worship.

Her explained that the tourist access closure is a form of respect for the Tengger community observing Nyepi Day so they can worship peacefully and devoutly. “On the other hand, we are also providing opportunities for tourism actors celebrating Eid al-Fitr to gather with their families,” he said.

He also urged the public and tourists not to visit on the closure dates because all access is ensured to be impassable for tourist activities. “For tourists planning to visit after reopening on 21 March 2026 afternoon, we suggest booking tickets online well in advance because there is usually a surge in visits after the closure,” he said.

He hopes that the public can interpret Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr as occasions to strengthen tolerance and togetherness. “May this sacred moment bring peace, strengthen mutual respect, and bring blessings to everyone.”