Transport Minister Dudy: Peak Lebaran Return Exodus Expected on 18 March 2026
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has predicted that the peak of the 2026 Lebaran return exodus will occur on 18 March 2026. The government has prepared a number of anticipatory measures to minimise the potential for congestion during the return travel period.
The statement was made by Purwagandhi during a working visit to Garut, specifically at Garut Police headquarters in Garut Regency, West Java, on Saturday (14 March 2026).
“The peak of the return exodus is estimated to occur on the 18th (of March),” said Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi.
Work From Anywhere Policy to Alleviate Congestion
According to Purwagandhi, one of the policies being implemented by the government to maintain smooth return travel flows is the implementation of the Work From Anywhere (WFA) system. This policy is expected to help distribute the departure times of returning travellers so that they are not concentrated on a single day.
“With the implementation of WFA, work from anywhere is expected to be distributed across earlier dates,” he said.
Infrastructure Preparations and Inter-Agency Coordination
In addition to this policy, the government has also prepared various facilities and infrastructure to support smooth traffic flow during the Lebaran return travel season.
He explained that the preparations undertaken involve not only the readiness of personnel in the field, but also encompass the readiness of transportation routes and coordination between agencies involved in traffic management and security.
“So far, with God’s will, it has been progressing well, everything has been prepared properly,” he said.
Returning Travellers Urged to Plan Journeys
Purwagandhi also urged members of the public who will be travelling during the return exodus to plan their journeys carefully. This includes calculating travel time, considering weather conditions, and monitoring current information regarding return travel routes.
“We hope that returning travellers will be able to plan their journeys well, and always try to obtain information from various media sources,” he said.