Ministry of Tourism Reveals 4.2 Million Jakarta Residents Not Travelling Home for Eid, Hopes They Can Holiday in Jakarta

The Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) has noted that 4.2 million residents of DKI Jakarta will not be travelling home for Eid to their hometowns. The ministry hopes that these millions of residents can take holidays in Jakarta. The figure of 4.2 million Jakarta residents not travelling home was revealed by the Deputy for Marketing of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Ni Made Ayu Marthini. She hopes that residents not returning to their hometowns can liven up tourist spots in Jakarta. “It is true that data shows around more than 4 million people in Jakarta who will not travel home, they will remain in Jakarta,” said Made to reporters on Tuesday (24/3/2026). “After the holiday, there is usually still time off, from around Jakarta or even from outside, it is hoped they will continue to come to Jakarta for holidays,” she continued. In addition, she mentioned that the DKI Provincial Government has also launched the ‘Holiday in Jakarta’ programme. According to Made, the phenomenon of many Jakarta residents not travelling home could have a positive impact on Jakarta, particularly in the tourism sector. “For the economic impact, the circulation of money will be calculated first. We will coordinate with the Ministry of Transportation, BPS (Statistics Indonesia), and other related parties, and the exact figures will be officially conveyed to the public later,” said Made.