Tangerang Regency Bans Restaurants from Opening Before 4pm During Ramadan
The Tangerang Regency Government has established a policy restricting the operating hours of businesses ranging from nightlife entertainment venues to restaurants and cafes during Ramadan 1447 Hijriah (2026). The policy is described as a routine annual measure.
The regulation on operating hour restrictions was issued through a regional government circular letter agreed upon by all leaders of the Tangerang Regency Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda).
“One of these policies is issuing a joint circular with the MUI regarding rules for the public during the month of Ramadan. The policy is that we will temporarily close entertainment venues across the Tangerang Regency area,” said Tangerang Regent Moch Maesyal Rasyid following a coordination meeting with Forkopimda on Thursday (19/2/2026).
He stated that the policy issued is part of routine annual activities carried out at the start of every fasting month, communicated directly to business operators, particularly restaurants and entertainment venues.
He said the measure represents an effort to ensure order amongst business operators so that mutual respect can be maintained between religious communities in carrying out their worship.
“So that in welcoming the holy month of Ramadan, it can be observed with solemnity, calm, comfort and safety,” he said.
Maesyal explained that the specific regional regulations to be implemented include governing all categories of business establishments, notably the temporary closure of nightlife entertainment venues and restricting the opening hours of restaurants, cafes and food stalls during Ramadan.
“For restaurants or eateries, we have determined that they may open from 4pm Western Indonesian Time until 4am. Outside those hours, they are prohibited from opening,” he said.
In addition to the regulations on operating hours, all relevant regional apparatus organisations (OPD) along with the Indonesian military (TNI) and police will conduct security operations at a number of locations historically prone to security threats and violations.
According to him, these activities are carried out so that the public can observe their worship safely and comfortably without violations that could potentially threaten public order.
“The duties and functions already rest with each relevant regional apparatus organisation. We coordinate with Muspida, with Forkopimda, and assign special duties to the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) so that others can show respect during the holy month of Ramadan,” he said.