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Indonesian State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi expressed gratitude to citizens for the successful Eid al-Fitr return season, which was executed smoothly and without significant incidents. This statement was made during a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.
Indonesian railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia has announced its full readiness to meet passenger needs during the Easter holiday in 2026, anticipating a significant increase in travelers. This comes as the Indonesian community prepares for the celebrations on April 3 and 5, 2026.
Authorities have announced that travelers will face longer wait times at checkpoints from April 3 to 5, coinciding with the Good Friday holiday and Qingming Festival. This expected congestion comes as both domestic and international travel sees a significant increase.
Cross-border travel in China is expected to see a notable increase during the Qingming holiday from April 4 to 6, with over <strong>2.3 million</strong> travelers anticipated daily, marking an <strong>11.1%</strong> rise from last year.
Indonesian Minister of Transportation, Dudi Purwagandhi, confirmed the smooth return flow during Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri, highlighting enhanced services and operations at Bakauheni Port. Over <strong>543,000</strong> people have returned to Java so far.
The return traffic at the Ketapang-Gilimanuk crossing in Indonesia saw a significant increase after Eid al-Adha, with hundreds of travelers arriving on motorcycles and cars. This congestion coincides with many preparing to return to work and school after the holiday.
The return traffic to Indonesia's Bali Island is surging, with ASDP Indonesia Ferry reporting over <strong>40,000</strong> travelers daily. The peak is expected in the coming days as the holiday season approaches.
Jakarta's Bulogibang Airport experienced a significant influx of passengers, with 3,442 travelers and 473 buses arriving on the seventh day after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Despite a decline in numbers, activity remains ongoing.
Travelers in the United States are experiencing long wait times at airports due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. The Department of Homeland Security has warned travelers to plan for extra time to get through security procedures.