National Police Deploy 161,243 Personnel to Secure Eid Al-Fitr Travel Season 2026 Through Ketupat Operation
JAKARTA — National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated that 161,243 combined personnel have been deployed to secure the travel exodus and Eid Al-Fitr celebrations for 1447 Hijri. The deployment is conducted through the centralised Ketupat Operation 2026, rolled out simultaneously across Indonesia.
The centralised operation runs for 13 days, from 13 to 25 March 2026, with support from the armed forces (TNI) as well as various ministries and agencies. Security measures are aimed at ensuring the travel season and Eid celebrations proceed safely, comfortably, orderly, and smoothly.
“Polri, supported by TNI and relevant stakeholders, is implementing a centralised operation with the codename Ketupat 2026 over 13 days from 13 to 25 March 2026, involving 161,243 combined personnel,” said Sigit whilst leading the Ketupat Operation 2026 troop deployment ceremony at the National Monument in Jakarta on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
He further stated that Polri has prepared 2,746 security posts to support the operation. These consist of 1,624 security posts, 779 service posts, and 343 integrated posts distributed across various strategic locations.
These posts serve as information and service centres for the public travelling during the exodus. Security efforts are also focused on protecting 185,607 vital sites, including mosques, Eid prayer locations, tourist attractions, shopping centres, terminals, ports, railway stations, and airports.
“Polri has prepared 2,746 posts comprising 1,624 security posts, 779 service posts, and 343 integrated posts,” stated Sigit.
He explained that according to a survey by the Ministry of Transport, the potential for public movement during the 2026 Eid season is 143.9 million people. This figure represents a decline of approximately 1.75 per cent compared to the previous year, which reached 146.4 million people.
Public mobility still requires anticipation. The government has also prepared various stimulus measures to support smooth travel, such as toll rate discounts, public transport ticket price reductions, and a work-from-anywhere policy.
“According to a survey by the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Indonesia, the potential for public movement during the 2026 Eid season is 143.9 million people,” Sigit said.
The National Police Chief stated that the peak travel exodus is estimated to occur in two waves, namely on 14–15 March and 18–19 March 2026. The return journey is predicted to take place on 24–25 March and 28–29 March 2026.