These National Parks and Nature Tourism Parks under the Forestry Ministry Will Close During the Eid Holiday
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has assured the readiness of National Parks (TN) and Nature Tourism Parks (TWA) for the Idul Fitri and Nyepi holiday period in 2026. A total of 9 TN, 9 TWA, and 2 Wildlife Reserves will be temporarily closed.
For information, there are a total of 57 TN, 145 TWA, and 96 Wildlife Reserves managed by the government through the Ministry of Forestry (Kemenhut). The temporary closure of several TN and TWA is a precautionary measure to safeguard visitor safety due to natural factors and to ensure environmental conservation remains intact during the long holiday period.
In his directives during an online coordination meeting with TN and TWA officials, Minister Raja Antoni emphasised President Prabowo Subianto’s instructions to prioritise the principles of zero waste and zero accidents. To that end, Raja Antoni urged his subordinates to ensure preparedness and to provide clear information to the public at large. The online meeting was also attended by Deputy Forestry Minister Rohmat Marzuki, Director General of KSDAE Satyawan Pudyatmoko, and Director of Environmental Services Utilisation KSDAE Nunu Anugrah.
“President Prabowo has asked that the management of TN-TWA pay attention to zero waste, provide sufficient rubbish bins and personnel. Then prioritise zero accidents, ensuring no casualties due to inadequate safety facilities, prepare medical teams, ambulances, or adequate health centres,” said Forestry Minister Raja Antoni during his briefing via Zoom on Wednesday (18/3/2026).
“Ensure the implementation of visitor quotas. Re-announce information regarding temporary closures on our respective social media, so that the information conveyed to the public is clear,” said Forestry Minister Raja Antoni.
Several National Parks will be closed during the period of 19–22 March 2026, coinciding with Nyepi Day and the Eid momentum. This closure is a form of respect for the holidays as well as to avoid a surge in visitors that could exceed the area’s capacity.
In addition to holiday factors, several National Parks and Nature Tourism Parks are also closed for ecosystem recovery considerations and safety.
Here is the data for 19 National Parks, 9 Nature Tourism Parks, and 2 Wildlife Reserves that will close during the 2026 Idul Fitri and Nyepi holidays:
NATIONAL PARKS (CLOSED STATUS)
Sumatra Island
- Batang Gadis National Park
Period: 21–22 Mar 2026
Reason: Holiday
- Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (Balik Bukit Entrance)
Period: 25 May 2025 – undetermined
Reason: Infrastructure repairs
- Way Kambas National Park
Period: 17 Jan – 31 May 2026
Reason: Infrastructure maintenance
Java Island
- Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
- Semeru Mountain Area
Period: 1-31 December 2026
Reason: Ecosystem revitalisation and weather factors (alert status)
- Bromo Tengger Mountain Area
Period: 19-20 March (reopens after Idul Fitri prayers)
Reason: Nyepi Holiday
- Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park
Period: 1 January-12 April 2026
Reason: Extreme weather factors and ecosystem repairs
Note: For non-hiking natural tourism objects, closed only during Idul Fitri holiday (20 March)
- Alas Purwo National Park
Period: 20–21 Mar 2026
Reason: Holiday
- Baluran National Park
Period: 20–22 Mar 2026
Reason: Holiday
- Gunung Merapi National Park
Period: 21 March 2026
Reason:
• Holiday (specifically for natural tourism objects such as Tlogo Muncar, Kalikuning Park, Plunyon, Jurang Jero, Deles Indah, and Kalitalang)
• Alert status (Hiking closed until further notice)
- Gunung Merbabu National Park (Suwanting Trail)
Period: 19–22 Mar 2026
Reason: Holiday
- Gunung Halimun Salak National Park
Period: 19 Dec 2025 – 31 Mar 2026
Reason: Ecosystem repairs and extreme weather conditions
Bali and Nusa Tenggara
- Gunung Rinjani National Park
Period: 1 Jan – 31 Mar 2026
Reason: Ecosystem repairs
- Tambora National Park
Period: 24 Dec 2025 – 30 Apr 2026
Reason: Volcanic activity
- Mutis Timau National Park
Period: 10 Mar – 5 Apr 2026
Reason: Extreme weather
Kalimantan Island
- Kutai National Park
Period: 20–21 Mar 2026
Reason: Holiday
- Gunung Palung National Park (Laman Satong)
Period: 17 Jan 2023 – 31 Dec 2026
Reason: Infrastructure repairs
- Kayan Mentarang National Park
Period: 18 Mar – 5 Apr 2026
Reason: Habitat management and routine grass cutting
Sulawesi Island
- Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park
Period: 20–21 Mar 2026
Reason: Holiday
- Gandang Dewata National Park
Period: 28 Dec 2025 – 22 Mar 2026
Reason: Hiking trail repairs
Maluku and Papua
- Manusela National Park (Binaya Mountain Hiking)
Period: May 2025 – undetermined
Reason: Ecosystem repairs
NATURE TOURISM PARKS AND WILDLIFE RESERVES (CLOSED STATUS)
Sumatra Island
- Gunung Permisan Nature Tourism Park
Period: 18–24 Mar 2026
Reason: Holiday
- Gunung Marapi Nature Tourism Park
Period: Not specified
Reason: Mountain Level III status (Alert)
- Malino Nature Tourism Park
Period: 28 Dec 2025 – 22 Mar 2026
Reason: Hiking trail repairs
Java Island
- Batu Gamping Nature Tourism Park
Period: 20–22 Mar 2026
Reason: Holiday
- Guci Nature Tourism Park (Tegal Regency)
Period: 21 Dec 2025 – 12 Dec 2026
Reason: Tourism object revitalisation
- Yang Highlands Wildlife Reserve
Period: Not specified
Reason: Extreme weather
Bali and Nusa Tenggara
- Sangeh, Panelokan, Buyan/Tamblingan Lake, Gunung Batur Nature Tourism Parks
Period: 18–20 Mar 2026
Reason: Holiday
Kalimantan Island
- Padang Luwai Nature Tourism Park
Period: 1 Mar – 30 Apr 2026
Reason: Orchid habitat recovery (post-2019 fire)
- Kelian Wildlife Reserve
Period: 1 Mar – 30 Apr 2026
Reason: Habitat recovery (related to Padang Luwai Nature Tourism Park area)
Maluku and Papua
- Klamono Nature Tourism Park
Period: 18–24 Mar 2026
Reason: Security conditions
- Beriat Nature Tourism Park
Period: 18–24 Mar 2026
Reason: Security conditions (Cah/P-3)
To enhance preparedness and preparations for the surge in visitors during the Eid holiday, the Ministry of Forestry has taken steps through