Operation Ketupat Lodaya 2026: 26,692 Personnel Secure Eid Holiday Exodus in West Java
West Java Regional Police (Polda Jabar) has confirmed full readiness to oversee the movement of millions of people during the 2026 Eid holiday. A combined total of 26,692 personnel have been deployed in Operation Ketupat Lodaya 2026 to guarantee security and facilitate smooth holiday travel to and from West Java.
West Java Police Chief Irjen Rudi Setiawan detailed that the tens of thousands of personnel represent coordination across various institutional levels. A total of 2,440 personnel come from within Polda Jabar, 12,657 from district police (Polres) throughout West Java, and 11,595 additional personnel from the Indonesian National Military (TNI) and other relevant agencies.
“With the deployment of these tens of thousands of personnel, it is expected that security operations during the Eid holiday exodus and return journey in West Java will proceed safely, smoothly, and conducively,” said Irjen Rudi Setiawan whilst leading the Cross-Sectoral Coordination Meeting for Operation Ketupat Lodaya 2026 at the Traffic Police Command Auditorium in Bandung on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
The West Java Provincial Government expressed full support for the operation. West Java Deputy Governor Erwan Setiawan called for all institutional elements to strengthen cross-sector coordination, particularly regarding public services and field management.
Critical focus areas for Operation Ketupat Lodaya 2026 include traffic congestion management and weather-related challenges. Erwan instructed his teams to proactively disseminate up-to-date weather information to the public on a regular basis.
“Data updates and public communication regarding weather conditions must be carried out thoroughly, both daily and hourly. This way, the public can determine safe travel times,” said Erwan.
The provincial government also ensured price stability and availability of basic commodities and energy supplies throughout the region during the Eid holiday period.
West Java remains the most significant challenge in the national holiday exodus management. With a population of 50.7 million and a Muslim majority of 97.3 per cent, West Java serves as the epicentre of annual population movement. Close coordination between police, the military, and local authorities is expected to minimise accident risks and severe congestion during the 2026 Eid holiday exodus and return journey.
PT PLN (State Electricity Company) West Java has mobilised 4,993 personnel to maintain reliable electrical supply ahead of the holiday period, with supporting equipment also prepared. The Traffic Police in Karawang district will implement one-way and contra-flow systems should congestion occur at various critical points during the exodus and return journey.
West Java residents without free holiday travel tickets from the provincial government still have the opportunity to obtain them before restrictions take effect from Friday, 13 March 2026 at 00.00 WIB until Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 24.00 WIB.
Astra Infra, as a provider of public infrastructure services, particularly toll roads, is prepared to serve holidaymakers travelling to their hometowns. National fuel stocks have been evaluated as sufficient to support public needs throughout the exodus and return period.
Travellers are advised to exercise greater caution, particularly those heading to southern areas of Cianjur, and to heed guidance from authorities regarding safe travel practices during the holiday period.