Jakarta's odd-even traffic system suspended on 28 May, resumes tomorrow

Jakarta’s odd-even traffic system has been suspended today, Thursday, 28 May 2026, in conjunction with the national holiday and Eid al-Adha leave day. The Jakarta Provincial Government, through the Department of Transportation (Dishub), confirmed that the odd-even vehicle restrictions based on license plate numbers will not apply on Wednesday and Thursday, 27-28 May 2026. ‘In connection with the Eid al-Adha national holiday and leave day on 27-28 May 2026, the implementation of the odd-even system on various Jakarta roads has been suspended,’ stated DKI Jakarta’s Department of Transportation in an Instagram post on Friday, 22 May 2026. Under this policy, Jakarta’s odd-even system is only in effect for three days this week, namely: During the suspension, all motor vehicles, regardless of license plate numbers, can freely use roads that typically enforce traffic restrictions. The policy also references Jakarta Provincial Regulation No. 88 of 2019, Article 3, Clause 3. The regulation states that the odd-even system does not apply on Saturdays, Sundays, and government-declared national holidays. ‘Traffic restrictions under the odd-even system are not enforced on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays determined by Presidential Decree,’ the regulation states. Despite the temporary suspension of traffic restrictions, DKI Jakarta’s Department of Transportation has urged the public to prioritise road safety during the extended Eid al-Adha holiday period. Road users are also advised to comply with traffic signs and anticipate potential congestion at certain points.