Central Java Province Prepares to Welcome Millions of Homecoming Travellers for Eid 2026
The Central Java provincial government has convened a cross-sectoral co-ordination meeting to strengthen preparations for the Eid holiday exodus, with Governor Ahmad Luthfi requesting all regents and mayors, alongside regional command forums (forkopimda), to solidify readiness in their respective areas.
The meeting was held at the Gradhika Bhakti Praja building in Semarang today, attended by Vice Governor Taj Yasin Maimoen, Central Java Regional Secretary Sumarno, and regional leadership. The agenda addressed sectoral preparedness, including infrastructure readiness, basic commodity availability, disaster mitigation, and contingency measures for vulnerable areas.
“This cross-sectoral meeting aims to align perspectives in preparation for the outbound and return travel flows. We anticipate approximately 17.3 million travellers entering Central Java this year,” Luthfi stated in a written statement on Monday, 9 March 2026.
Preparatory measures already implemented by the provincial government include operating unified command posts at the Central Java Transportation Office, six regional infrastructure management posts across the province, posts at 23 type B terminals, and mobile patrols in congestion-prone locations including tourist attractions, busy commercial areas, and markets.
Additional measures include installation of portable traffic signs; deployment of 10 new CCTV points; implementation of free homecoming travel assistance; and vehicle safety checks at 23 type B terminals, along with the preparation of alternative routes. The governor noted that road repairs, traffic sign installation, and street lighting improvements are being accelerated, emphasising the critical importance of ensuring smooth, pothole-free roads for safe travel.
Regarding essential commodity availability, Luthfi requested that market operations and food task force inspections continue regularly. He expressed concern over preventing shortages and hoarding of essential items that could trigger price increases and inflation in the region.
“We are expanding market operations; currently approximately 300 activities are being conducted across all districts and municipalities,” he explained.
Readiness also encompasses energy supply, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), fuel oil, and electricity. Pertamina has confirmed that LPG and fuel stocks for Central Java are secure during Eid. Similarly, state electricity company PLN has implemented measures to ensure safe distribution, including providing public electric vehicle charging stations.
Luthfi also instructed regents and mayors, alongside regional command forums, to prepare for potential disasters during the Eid holiday period.
“Gas supply is sufficient. I remind the public not to panic buy or follow trends unnecessarily. Fuel stocks are very adequate; Vice Governor Gus Yasin recently inspected the field, and Pertamina representatives confirmed stocks are sufficient for the next two months,” he said.
Meanwhile, Central Java Police Regional Commander Inspector General Ribut Hari Wibowo stated that security and comfort are the top priorities in welcoming the Eid celebrations. Operations will focus on safety and hospitality.
Approximately 28,980 personnel have been mobilised for security during the homecoming travel and Eid celebrations in Central Java, comprising 22,000 police personnel, 1,189 military personnel, and 5,111 personnel from other related agencies. Tens of thousands of personnel are deployed across various vital locations in Central Java.
“These include approximately 134 shopping centres, 45 terminals, 23 ports, 18 fishing ports, 16,300 mosques, 224 tourist attractions, and 48 stations. Additionally, there are 153 emergency posts, 78 health posts, and 31 integrated posts,” he concluded.