Nightlife Venues in Jakarta Required to Close During Ramadan, with Exceptions
The Jakarta Provincial Government has mandated the closure of nightclubs, discotheques, steam baths, massage parlours, manual and electronic amusement arcades for adults, and bars from one day before Ramadan through to one day after the second day of Eid al-Fitr.
Exceptions have been granted to businesses located in four- and five-star hotels as well as certain designated commercial zones, on condition that they are not situated near residential areas, places of worship, schools or hospitals.
Head of the Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Andhika Permata, said that businesses permitted to operate would be subject to specific operating hours, namely between 8.30pm and 1.30am Western Indonesian Time. A number of other businesses would also be subject to different time limits in accordance with provisions set out in the announcement.
In addition to operating hour restrictions, business operators are required to carry out a "closed bill" process one hour before the end of their permitted operating time.
On certain other dates — namely the first day of Ramadan, the eve of Nuzulul Quran, the eve of takbiran, and the first and second days of Eid al-Fitr — a number of businesses will still be required to close entirely.
The Jakarta provincial government has also prohibited business operators from displaying pornographic, sexually provocative or erotic content, providing gambling or narcotics, or causing disturbances to the surrounding environment.
"This regulation is not merely a restriction, but rather a proportional adjustment so that business activities can continue whilst still respecting the religious values of the community," said Andhika in a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday (17 February).
The policy, issued through Announcement No. e-0038/PW.01.02 of 2026 concerning the Operation of Tourism Businesses during the Holy Month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 H/2026 CE, was published as a mark of respect for the holy month of Ramadan and to maintain order and a conducive atmosphere in the capital.
Andhika added that the policy was formulated taking into account the current state of Jakarta's tourism sector economy, which is presently showing a positive trend.
Exceptions have been granted to businesses located in four- and five-star hotels as well as certain designated commercial zones, on condition that they are not situated near residential areas, places of worship, schools or hospitals.
Head of the Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Andhika Permata, said that businesses permitted to operate would be subject to specific operating hours, namely between 8.30pm and 1.30am Western Indonesian Time. A number of other businesses would also be subject to different time limits in accordance with provisions set out in the announcement.
In addition to operating hour restrictions, business operators are required to carry out a "closed bill" process one hour before the end of their permitted operating time.
On certain other dates — namely the first day of Ramadan, the eve of Nuzulul Quran, the eve of takbiran, and the first and second days of Eid al-Fitr — a number of businesses will still be required to close entirely.
The Jakarta provincial government has also prohibited business operators from displaying pornographic, sexually provocative or erotic content, providing gambling or narcotics, or causing disturbances to the surrounding environment.
"This regulation is not merely a restriction, but rather a proportional adjustment so that business activities can continue whilst still respecting the religious values of the community," said Andhika in a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday (17 February).
The policy, issued through Announcement No. e-0038/PW.01.02 of 2026 concerning the Operation of Tourism Businesses during the Holy Month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 H/2026 CE, was published as a mark of respect for the holy month of Ramadan and to maintain order and a conducive atmosphere in the capital.
Andhika added that the policy was formulated taking into account the current state of Jakarta's tourism sector economy, which is presently showing a positive trend.