Is Jakarta's Odd-Even Policy in Effect Today? Check the Info!

Today, 23 March, remains part of the 2026 Eid holiday. Jakarta’s odd-even policy does not apply on holidays. “If it’s a holiday, the odd-even is adjusted and not implemented,” said Metro Jaya Police Chief Irjen Asep Edi Suheri to reporters at Pulo Gebang Terminal, East Jakarta, on Saturday (14/3/2026). Asep stated that the implementation of the odd-even system adjusts to national holidays, including the Eid holiday. Jakarta’s odd-even policy is not in effect until Wednesday (25/3/2026). “From 18 to 25 (suspended),” he said. What Time Does Jakarta’s Odd-Even Policy Apply? Jakarta’s odd-even policy applies on weekdays, Monday to Friday, while on weekends, Saturday and Sunday, and national holidays, the odd-even is suspended. Here are the operating hours for Jakarta’s odd-even policy. - Monday-Friday - Morning: 06:00-10:00 WIB - Afternoon: 16:00-21:00 WIB - Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays - Jakarta’s odd-even policy is suspended. Prediction of Peak Eid Return Flow 2026. The peak Eid return flow in 2026 is estimated to occur starting tomorrow, 24 March. This prediction is based on analysis and evaluation results with stakeholders. Quoting from the Polri Public Relations website, the peak Eid return flow in 2026 is predicted to occur twice, namely the first phase on 23-24 March 2026 and the second phase on 28-29 March 2026. “Based on analysis and evaluation results with stakeholders, the return flow is estimated to be divided into two phases, namely the first phase on 23-24 (March 2026) and the second phase on 28-29 (March 2026). With this pattern, it is hoped that the density of the return flow can be dispersed and travel remains smooth,” said the Head of the National Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas) of Polri, Irjen Pol. Agus Suryonugroho. The public is urged not to return from the Eid exodus at the same time during peak hours. Kakorlantas also encourages Eid travellers to utilise the work from anywhere (WFA) policy by scheduling the return flow on (26/3) to (28/3). National One-Way to Be Implemented on 24 March. Polri’s Korlantas plans to implement a national one-way starting 24 March. This coincides with the peak Eid return flow in 2026. “Polri’s Korlantas will also implement a national one-way scheme for the return flow, planned to start on 24 (March 2026), in accordance with the National Police Chief’s instructions and coordination results with the Minister of Transportation, Jasa Marga Director, and Jasa Raharja,” he added.