Indonesian Government Implements Comprehensive Transport Measures for Nataru 2025/2026

Restrictions on Goods Transport

The Indonesian government has implemented restrictions on goods transport during the Nataru period, from December 19, 2025, to January 4, 2026 ¹

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https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8269201/angkutan-barang-dibatasi-saat-libur-nataru-2025-2026-ini-lokasi-dan-jadwalnya

. The restrictions will be enforced on both toll roads and non-toll roads across various regions, including Sumatera, Java, and Banten ²

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https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8269201/angkutan-barang-dibatasi-saat-libur-nataru-2025-2026-ini-lokasi-dan-jadwalnya

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Specific Restrictions

• Goods transport will be restricted from 00:00 to 24:00 on the following dates:
  1. December 19-20, 2025
  2. December 23-28, 2025
  3. January 2-4, 2026
• Certain types of vehicles will be affected, including those carrying mining materials, excavation results, and construction materials ²
  Source 2

  https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8269201/angkutan-barang-dibatasi-saat-libur-nataru-2025-2026-ini-lokasi-dan-jadwalnya
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• Window time restrictions on arterial roads will still be implemented, allowing goods transport between 22:00 and 05:00 ¹
  Source 1

  https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8269909/pembatasan-angkutan-barang-berlaku-penuh-19-desember-2025-4-januari-2026
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Transportation Discounts and Incentives

To support travel during Nataru, the government has introduced various transportation discounts:

1. Toll Roads: 10-20% discount on December 22, 23, and 31, 2025, with some operators extending discounts from December 22 to 31 ⁴
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   https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8268901/catat-daftar-lengkap-diskon-tarif-tol-kereta-hingga-tiket-kereta-pesawat
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2. Trains: 30% discount on economy class commercial train tickets for 1.5 million passengers between December 22, 2025, and January 10, 2026 ⁴
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   https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8268901/catat-daftar-lengkap-diskon-tarif-tol-kereta-hingga-tiket-kereta-pesawat
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3. Sea Transportation:
   • 100% discount on port services (average 19% real discount) for 227,560 passengers and 491,776 vehicles between December 22, 2025, and January 10, 2026 ⁴
     Source 4

     https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8268901/catat-daftar-lengkap-diskon-tarif-tol-kereta-hingga-tiket-kereta-pesawat
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   • 20% discount on Pelni economy class tickets for 405,881 passengers between December 17, 2025, and January 10, 2026 ⁴
     Source 4

     https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8268901/catat-daftar-lengkap-diskon-tarif-tol-kereta-hingga-tiket-kereta-pesawat
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4. Air Transportation: 13-14% discount on flight tickets for 3.59 million passengers between December 22, 2025, and January 10, 2026 ⁴
   Source 4

   https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8268901/catat-daftar-lengkap-diskon-tarif-tol-kereta-hingga-tiket-kereta-pesawat
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Infrastructure Readiness

The Ministry of Public Works reported that 95% of the Java Trans toll road is ready for the Nataru period, with additional functional rest areas and the operationalization of certain toll road sections like Probolinggo-Banyuwangi ³

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