Civil Servants Still WFA After Eid Holiday, Here Are the Rules for Private Employees

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has outlined the benefits of the Work From Anywhere (WFA) policy following the long Eid holiday. The government has announced WFA for 25-27 March 2026. Purbaya stated that one of the benefits is the potential to save up to 20% on fuel consumption. “There’s a rough calculation. It wasn’t me who calculated it. They calculated [the fuel savings during WFA] roughly per day, I forget. But about one-fifth, around 20%, that’s what I said,” he told reporters at the Directorate General of Taxation headquarters on Saturday (21/3/2026). Another benefit is the potential to increase economic activities, especially in the tourism sector. “So I think three days is quite substantial. There will be a lot of activities at home and possibly tourism as well,” he said. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga also emphasised that Work From Anywhere after the long Eid holiday will be enforced for civil servants and recommended to private sector workers. “WFA after Eid will be implemented. [For] civil servants or recommendations to the private sector but not for public services,” Airlangga added. Purbaya also delivered an optimistic message regarding Indonesia’s economy, which he assessed as still strong. He even believes that economic growth can still reach up to 5.7% amid global conditions full of uncertainties. “Based on the latest figures, our growth could be 5.6-5.7 if we consider roughly. That’s quite good in the current global situation.”