Caution: Congestion Expected - 72% of Mudik Vehicles Yet to Leave Jakarta
The Indonesian Government through the Ministry of Transportation has projected that approximately half, or 50.6% (143.91 million people), of Indonesia’s population will undertake mudik journeys during the Eid al-Fitr 2026 period. Indonesia’s population reached 288.315 million people by the end of 2025.
Mudik destinations vary widely, with the majority heading to Java and Sumatra. Most mudik journeys originate from major cities such as Jakarta.
Data from the Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas Polri) indicates that only approximately 28% of mudik vehicles have departed Jakarta. An estimated 72% remain in Jakarta, with predictions suggesting 3.5 million vehicles are still in the city.
For those heading to the Bandung region, traffic monitoring at the location on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, showed that traffic flow on the Cipularang Toll Road remained reasonably smooth. No significant congestion was yet visible on various sections of the Cipularang Toll Road.
Nevertheless, Jasa Marga recorded that approximately 70,000 vehicles from Jabodetabek entered the Bandung area via toll roads on H-4 Lebaran (four days before Eid).
“Meanwhile, in West Java, there has been no increase in traffic volume heading towards Bandung or the Rancaekek area. A total of 70,386 vehicles passed through, representing a 9.58% increase compared to normal transaction traffic volume of 64,235 vehicles,” stated Widiyatmiko Nursejati, Senior General Manager of Jasa Marga Metropolitan Toll Road Regional Division.
The peak mudik flow is predicted to occur on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, coinciding with the joint public holiday announced for that date.
Nevertheless, undertaking a mudik journey requires thorough preparation. There are various steps that can be prepared for mudik, one of which is ensuring that the vehicle used is in excellent condition.
Ensuring a vehicle is in prime condition is important to prevent disruptions during the mudik journey.
For those travelling via toll roads, take the opportunity to rest at rest areas. Rest areas provide various facilities for mudik travellers to rest, including toilets, restaurants, and mudik posts, including the ZINC Mudik 2026 Post distributed across several rest areas.
The ZINC Mudik 2026 Post provides various facilities to support mudik travellers’ rest time. The ZINC Mudik 2026 Post is available at KM 88A and KM 102A from 16–19 March 2026.
Specifically at KM 88A, mudik travellers can take advantage of complimentary hair washing services from ZINC Shampoo. This service allows mudik travellers to feel fresher and maintain focus whilst driving.
“Through the ZINC Mudik 2026 Post, we provide a comfortable rest stop for mudik travellers to rest momentarily, enjoy a cool and fresh sensation by shampooing with ZINC Cool Booster, and then continue their journey feeling more relaxed and comfortable, ready to enjoy every kilometre of the journey,” said ZINC Brand Manager Steven Sean.
Additionally, mudik travellers can enjoy various facilities such as charging stations and reflexology massage at special prices with attractive offers from ZINC. ZINC Cool Booster provides a cooling sensation for the scalp, helping drivers maintain focus whilst driving.
ZINC Cool Booster is the latest variant of ZINC featuring Deo Active Scalp Technology from Lion Japan, which combats three types of dandruff, including dry dandruff, oily dandruff, and dandruff-related itching and odour. ZINC is formulated with Glacier Water and Mint, which provide a cooling sensation and UV protection.
“We also encourage mudik travellers to always drive with a cool head, remain focused, and prioritise safety so that the mudik journey becomes safer and more enjoyable, and certainly Dandruff No Worries,” he concluded.