Diverse Visitor Stories at Tourist Spots During Idul Adha Shared Leave

Many residents used the 2026 Idul Adha shared leave for tourism. Residents around Jabodetabek flocked to tourist spots during the extended holiday.

Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta saw 16,000 visitors by Thursday (28 May 2026) afternoon. At the zoo around 14:30 WIB, many visitors were still present.

Most were families and children. One popular spot was the elephant enclosure, where visitors eagerly took photos.

Ragunan’s PR chief, Wahyudi Bambang, said there were 16,810 visitors today, as of 15:00 WIB.

“Visitor data for Idul Adha holiday and shared leave: 28 May, 16,810 visitors by 15:00 WIB,” Bambang told reporters.

Today’s visitor count was higher than yesterday’s Wednesday (27 June) figure of 15,484. It is predicted that total visitors over the two-day holiday will exceed 35,000.

“Prediction: 35,000 visitors over two days,” he added.

Choosing Monas for Affordable Entry

Siti Aisyah, 38, a Bekasi resident, said she deliberately visited Monas with her extended family to spend the Idul Adha holiday. They arrived early with homemade meals, including processed sacrificial meat.

“With the kids on long holiday, we decided to go to Jakarta. Monas is close, affordable to enter, and the children have long wanted to visit,” Siti said at Monas on Thursday (28 May).

Typically, Siti said, the family spends the Idul Adha holiday at home after the sacrificial slaughter. But this year, since all activities were completed the day before, they chose to use the time for recreation.

“Usually during Idul Adha holidays, we stay home after slaughtering, but this year since everything was finished yesterday, today we’re using the time for family recreation,” she said.

Siti added that the family left home around 07:00 WIB to avoid traffic and crowds, arriving at Monas by 08:00 WIB.

“Fearing traffic and crowds, we left early. We arrived around 8 o’clock. It was already busy, but still comfortable to find seating and lay out mats,” she said.

Not only for relaxation, Siti’s family brought specific homemade meals. One dish was beef stew made from Idul Adha sacrificial meat cooked the previous day.

“Yes, we deliberately brought our own food. Eating at Monas is better with homemade meals. There’s rice, beef stew, crackers, sambal, and cold drinks, which are essential due to today’s hot weather,” she said.

She confirmed the beef stew was made from the family’s newly received sacrificial meat.

“Yes, the sacrificial meat was cooked last night,” she said.

According to Siti, bringing homemade meals during family holidays is a habit. It’s more economical and they enjoy home-cooked food, especially during Idul Adha.

“First, it’s economical, especially for a large family; buying everything out would be costly. Second, we prefer home-cooked meals,” she explained.

During the family picnic, Siti and her group also took photos with the Monas monument as a backdrop. She said the atmosphere at Monas felt more pleasant than other holiday periods.

“It’s quieter than usual holidays. But it’s nicer this way. The children are happy running around and taking photos,” she said.

After leaving Monas, Siti’s family planned a short trip before returning home.

“We might get ice cream for the kids first, then head to Lapangan Banteng, before going home. Tomorrow we start activities again. The important thing is the children are happy and we have quality family time,” she concluded.

TMII: Holiday and Education Combined

Visitors to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in East Jakarta not only enjoyed the holiday but also watched various cultural performances. One attraction was the Nias stone jumping display from North Sumatra.

Dedi Saputra, 41, a Bekasi resident, said he deliberately took his family to TMII to spend the Idul Adha holiday. He chose TMII as it was suitable for recreation and education for the children.

“Given the extended Idul Adha holiday, my family looked for a place that offers both sightseeing and educational value for the kids. We initially wanted to go to Bogor but were wary of traffic,” Dedi said at TMII.

According to Dedi, TMII offers diverse Indonesian cultures from various regions in one location. His children, who had never visited TMII before, were enthusiastic about the regional pavilions.

“TMII is comprehensive; you can see cultures from across Indonesia. Since my children had never been here, it’s a good opportunity to introduce them to Nusantara culture. Better than going to a mall, I think a place with educational value is better,” he said.

While touring TMII, Dedi and his family stopped to watch the Nias stone jumping performance. He said he was curious after seeing a crowd at the show.

“We watched the Nias stone jumping. We passed by and saw it was crowded, so we stopped to watch. I was curious because I’d never seen such a performance live,” he said.

Dedi expressed admiration for the live performance, saying it was more intense than watching on TV or social media.

“It was really exciting; I was genuinely impressed. Watching it on TV or social media seems ordinary, but seeing it live, the stones are quite high and require courage,” he said.