Idul Adha Holiday: Jakarta's odd-even traffic scheme suspended on 27–28 May 2026
Jakarta – The DKI Jakarta Provincial Department of Transportation announced that the odd-even traffic scheme (Ganjil Genap) will be suspended for two days during Idul Adha holidays in 2026, on 27 and 28 May 2026. The decision aligns with the Hari Libur dan Cuti Bersama Hari Raya Idul Adha 1447 H. Detikcom quoted from the Instagram account of Dishub DKI Jakarta (@dishubdkijakarta) on Friday (22 May 2026): ‘In connection with the Hari Libur dan Cuti Bersama Hari Raya Idul Adha 1447 H on 27-28 May 2026, the implementation of the Ganjil Genap system on various roads in Jakarta is SUSPENDED.’ The basis for this suspension includes: - The Joint Decree of the Ministers of Religion, Manpower, and Administrative Reform and Reform on Public Holidays and Collective Leave for 2026 (No. 1497 of 2025, No. 2 of 2025, and No. 5 of 2025). - Jakarta Governor Regulation No. 88 of 2019, Article 3(3): The restriction on traffic with the odd-even system is not applied on Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays designated by Presidential Decree. Idul Adha 2026 Holiday Referring to the SKB of three ministers on National Holidays and Collective Leave 2026, the official Idul Adha 2026 holiday schedule is as follows: - Wednesday, 27 May 2026: National Holiday Idul Adha 1447 Hijriah - Thursday, 28 May 2026: Idul Adha Collective Leave 1447 Hijriah After Idul Adha 2026 holiday, there is Harpitnas (national long gap) on Friday, 29 May 2026 because it sits between the collective leave for Idul Adha and the weekend. According to the calendar, 29 May 2026 is not a public holiday. However, there are further public holidays after Idul Adha 2026. On Sunday, 31 May 2026, the government has designated the national holiday Hari Raya Waisak 2570 BE. Next, on Monday, 1 June 2026, it coincides with the national holiday for Hari Lahir Pancasila. By taking one day of annual leave on Friday 29 May 2026, the public can obtain a total holiday of up to six consecutive days. The details are as follows: - Wednesday, 27 May 2026: National Holiday Idul Adha 1447 Hijriah - Thursday, 28 May 2026: Idul Adha Collective Leave 1447 Hijriah - Friday, 29 May 2026: Recommendation to take annual leave (working day) - Saturday, 30 May 2026: Weekend - Sunday, 31 May 2026: National Holiday Hari Raya Waisak 2570 BE - Monday, 1 June 2026: National Holiday Hari Lahir Pancasila