Video: 143 Million People Returning Home — Testing Infrastructure and Economic Mobility

The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation estimates that approximately 143.91 million Indonesians will undertake travel during the homecoming period for Eid al-Fitr in 1447 Hijriah (2026).

The scale of this annual migration presents critical questions regarding the nation’s infrastructure readiness and the capacity of transport services to manage the mudik (homecoming) and balik (return) flows. CNBC Indonesia has undertaken comprehensive reporting on the 2026 homecoming season through its Exploring Mudik 2026 programme, examining both the practical challenges and broader economic implications of this mass movement of people.

The report features editorial discussion and analysis addressing infrastructure preparedness and mobility solutions for the unprecedented volume of travellers expected during this period.