Viral report claims Indomaret temporarily closing over staff overtime protest

News of Indomaret’s temporary operational closure across several stores from May 31 to June 1, 2026, has gone viral on social media. The information spread widely via posts on X, sparking public inquiries. According to detikFinance, the circulated announcement states that Indomaret’s operations will be temporarily halted for two days. ‘A notification to all loyal customers: Indomaret will close operations on May 31 and June 1, 2026,’ the announcement reads, cited on Sunday (31/5/2026). Netizens are questioning why Indomaret is closing, with reports of closures in areas including Jakarta to Kediri. The announcement indicates Indomaret is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The decision is suspected to be linked to recent overtime pay protests. detikcom continues to attempt contact with Indomaret’s representatives. It is known that on Tuesday, May 26, Indomaret staff stormed the Indomaret Tower in Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK), North Jakarta, protesting over reports that public holiday overtime pay was being replaced with additional days off. The employees were dissatisfied with the decision. The following six demands were listed on banners by the group PUK SPAI PT Indomarco Prismatama Tangerang: 1. Reject all forms of coercion, pressure, and manipulation of statements directed at workers 2. Affirm workers’ right to overtime pay 3. Reject replacement of overtime entitlement with additional days off as per regulations 4. Demand company compliance with internal policies and the Labour Law 5. Demand strict action against individuals engaging in intimidation 6. Do not damage industrial relations.