Forestry Ministry Announces Closure of Several National Parks and Nature Reserves During Eid Holidays
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has reminded that during the 2026 Idul Fitri and Nyepi holiday periods, several national parks (TN), nature tourism parks (TWA), and wildlife reserves will be temporarily closed.
In a statement received in Jakarta on Thursday, the Minister stated that the temporary closure of several TN and TWA is a precautionary measure to safeguard visitor safety due to natural factors and to ensure environmental conservation is maintained during the long holiday period.
“President Prabowo has instructed that the management of TN-TWA should prioritise zero waste, with sufficient rubbish bins and personnel. It should also emphasise zero accidents, ensuring no casualties due to inadequate safety facilities, and prepare medical teams, ambulances, and adequate health centres,” said Forestry Minister Raja Antoni.
“Ensure the implementation of visitor quotas. Information regarding temporary closures should be re-announced on our respective social media platforms so that the information conveyed to the public is clear,” added Forestry Minister Raja Antoni.
On that occasion, he urged his subordinates to ensure readiness and provide clear information to the wider public. The online meeting was also attended by Deputy Forestry Minister Rohmat Marzuki, Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation Satyawan Pudyatmoko, and Director of Environmental Services Utilisation for Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation Nunu Anugrah.
Several national parks will be closed during the period of 19-22 March 2026, coinciding with Nyepi Day and the Eid momentum. The closures are intended as a form of respect for the holidays while avoiding surges in visitors that could exceed the area’s capacity.
In addition to holiday factors, several national parks and nature tourism parks will also be closed for considerations of ecosystem recovery and safety.
National Parks:
Sumatra Island
- Batang Gadis National Park
Period: 21–22 March 2026
- Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (Balik Bukit Entrance)
Period: 25 May 2025 – undetermined
- Way Kambas National Park
Period: 17 January – 31 May 2026
Java Island
- Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
- Semeru Mountain Area
Period: 1-31 December 2026
- Bromo Tengger Mountain Area
Period: 19-20 March (reopened after Idul Fitri prayers)
- Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park
Period: 1 January-12 April 2026
For non-hiking natural tourism objects, closed only during the Idul Fitri holiday (20 March)
- Alas Purwo National Park
Period: 20–21 March 2026
- Baluran National Park
Period: 20–22 March 2026
- Gunung Merapi National Park
Period: 21 March 2026
- Gunung Merbabu National Park (Suwanting Trail)
Period: 19–22 March 2026
- Gunung Halimun Salak National Park
Period: 19 December 2025 – 31 March 2026
Bali and Nusa Tenggara
- Gunung Rinjani National Park
Period: 1 January – 31 March 2026
- Tambora National Park
Period: 24 December 2025 – 30 April 2026
- Mutis Timau National Park
Period: 10 March – 5 April 2026
Kalimantan Island
- Kutai National Park
Period: 20–21 March 2026
- Gunung Palung National Park (Laman Satong)
Period: 17 January 2023 – 31 December 2026
- Kayan Mentarang National Park
Period: 18 March – 5 April 2026
Sulawesi Island
- Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park
Period: 20–21 March 2026
- Gandang Dewata National Park
Period: 28 December 2025 – 22 March 2026
Maluku and Papua
- Manusela National Park (Binaya Mountain Hike)
Period: May 2025 – undetermined
Nature Tourism Parks and Wildlife Reserves:
Sumatra Island
- Gunung Permisan Nature Tourism Park
Period: 18–24 March 2026
- Gunung Marapi Nature Tourism Park
Period: Not specified
- Malino Nature Tourism Park
Period: 28 December 2025 – 22 March 2026
Java Island
- Batu Gamping Nature Tourism Park
Period: 20–22 March 2026
- Guci Nature Tourism Park (Tegal Regency)
Period: 21 December 2025 – 12 December 2026
- Yang Highlands Wildlife Reserve
Period: Not specified
Bali and Nusa Tenggara
- Sangeh, Panelokan, Buyan/Tamblingan Lake, Gunung Batur Nature Tourism Parks
Period: 18–20 March 2026
Kalimantan Island
- Padang Luwai Nature Tourism Park
Period: 1 March – 30 April 2026
- Kelian Wildlife Reserve
Period: 1 March – 30 April 2026
Maluku and Papua
- Klamono Nature Tourism Park
Period: 18–24 March 2026
- Beriat Nature Tourism Park
Period: 18–24 March 2026