Ketapang–Gilimanuk Ferry Crossing Closed for Nyepi and Lebaran: Here Is the Schedule

As Eid al-Fitr 2026 and Nyepi Day 2026 approach, the Ketapang–Gilimanuk ferry crossing will adjust its operating arrangements. The cross-strait crossing between Ketapang and Gilimanuk will be closed for three days during the Lebaran and Nyepi travel period in 2026. Citing the Instagram accounts of the Directorate General of Sea Transportation (@djplkemenhub151) and the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation (@kemenhub151), the Ketapang–Gilimanuk crossing will be closed on 18, 19, and 20 March 2026. There will be no crossing for three days. This is based on the Joint Decree (SKB) on Traffic Regulation and Ferry Crossing during the Mudik and Balik Lebaran 2026/1447 H period.

Operational suspension schedule

Here is the schedule of operational suspensions for the Ketapang–Gilimanuk crossing on 18, 19, and 20 March 2026.

• Ketapang Port

Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 17:00 WIB to Friday 20 March 2026 at 06:00 WIB

• Gilimanuk Port

Thursday 19 March 2026 at 05:00 WITA to Friday 20 March 2026 at 06:00 WITA

• Lembar Port

Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 21:00 WITA to Friday 20 March 2026 at 01:30 WITA

• Padang Bai Port

Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 21:00 WITA to Friday 20 March 2026 at 01:30 WITA

Thursday 19 March 2026 at 04:00 WITA to Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:30 WITA

Impact and mitigation

• The closure coincides with peak mudik movement

• Parking locations and bays have been mapped

• Service users are advised to rearrange travel schedules

Public advisory

• Plan journeys earlier

• Avoid departures close to the closing dates

• Monitor official information from the Directorate General of Sea Transportation (@djplkemenhub151).

Predicted peak mudik and balik Lebaran 2026

The Chief of Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo chaired a cross-sectoral meeting to prepare for smooth mudik and balik flows for Idul Fitri or Lebaran 2026. Sigit said the peak of mudik is expected to occur twice.

The meeting was held in the Mutiara Auditorium, STIK-PTIK Lemdiklat Polri, on Monday (2/3/2026). The meeting was also attended by Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno, Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar, Minister of Trade Budi Santoso, and Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi. The Deputy Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces, the Head of BNPB, the Head of BMKG, and leaders of state-owned enterprises such as Pertamina, Jasa Marga, and Jasa Raharja were also present.

Sigit said the peak mudik in 2026 is predicted to occur twice. This aligns with the government’s policy of work-from-anywhere.

“The predicted peak of mudik (the first wave) is likely to occur on 14–15 March. The government will implement WFH, usually between 16 and 17 March. Meanwhile, the predicted peak of mudik (the second) is on 18–19 March,” General Sigit said.

He also noted that during that period there is Nyepi Day. Thus, crossing arrangements between East Java and Bali are required out of respect for Hindu communities.

Polri also predicts the peak balik Lebaran 2026 will occur twice. The first balik peak is expected on 24–25 March and the second on 28–29 March 2026.

“Then the predicted first balik peak is on 24 and 25 March, and the second peak on 28–29 March,” he added.

(kny/idn)