Jakarta Targets Domestic Tourists During Nyepi and Eid Holidays in 2026
The Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) is inviting the public to fill their Nyepi Day and Eid 2026 holiday time with domestic travel, particularly in Jakarta.
Jakarta’s transformation from merely a business city into an educational and entertainment tourism destination is now being strengthened through collaboration with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana emphasised that Jakarta has a variety of destinations that are not only visually appealing but also rich in historical value.
“No need to travel abroad, just travel in Indonesia, especially in the city of Jakarta. There are many excellent and educational tourist spots around,” said Widiyanti during her visit to the Indonesian National Museum (MNI), quoted on Wednesday (18/3).
Widiyanti recommended three main locations for families and children: the National Awakening Museum (former STOVIA), which witnessed the birth of the Budi Utomo organisation; the National Gallery for lovers of modern and contemporary fine arts; and the Indonesian National Museum.
At the MNI, visitors can now see directly the Java Man fossil (Homo erectus), a revolutionary discovery by Eugene Dubois in 1891-1892.
To facilitate tourists, information on various events and destinations can be accessed via the official indonesia.travel website.
Deputy for Marketing at Kemenpar, Ni Made Ayu Marthini, added that the government is working to change the stigma surrounding Jakarta.
“This might be a new concept, but the DKI Provincial Government, through experiences in Jakarta, in collaboration with the Head of the Tourism Office, wants Jakarta to have many tourism destinations that can be enjoyed. We are working together; we launched it together with the Governor a few weeks ago, and there are packages,” explained Made.
In addition to museums, she also recommended Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), Ancol, and the Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) area.
This promotional effort aligns with data from the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, which predicts that 4,024,251 residents will remain in Jakarta during the Eid period.
This number is expected to crowd popular tourist spots such as Taman Impian Jaya Ancol and Ragunan Zoo.
Head of Dalops LLAJ at the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, Yayat Sudrajat, stated that they have prepared anticipatory measures to ease traffic congestion.
“We estimate that the number of people travelling out of Jakarta is around 6,653,749, while those not travelling or staying in the city is 4,024,251,” he said.
The DKI Provincial Government is considering implementing traffic engineering such as contra-flow, odd-even systems, and mobility restrictions in tourist areas.
A total of 2,082 Transportation Agency personnel are on standby, supported by 90 patrol vehicles and thousands of road barrier facilities.
For additional information, PT Jasa Marga predicts the peak outbound flow will occur on 18 March 2026 (H-3), while the peak return flow is expected on 23 March 2026 (H+3).