Indonesia Forecasts 155 Million Travelers for 2026 Eid Exodus

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian government projects that more than 155 million people will travel during the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah (Lebaran 2026), exceeding initial survey estimates. Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, said the number reflects a 10 percent increase over earlier projections. “To assist the public in planning their travel, an … Read more

Eid Homecoming Sees Fewer Travelers, More Public Transport Riders in 2025

Jakarta. The number of travelers for the annual Eid al-Fitr homecoming, or mudik, in 2025 dropped by 4.69 percent compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Transportation Ministry on Saturday. A total of 154.6 million people took part in the 2025 mudik season, down from 162.2 million in 2024. The figures were based … Read more