Indonesian Government Launches Economic Stimulus Measures for Nataru 2025/2026

Comprehensive Policy Package

The Indonesian government has introduced a comprehensive policy package to stimulate economic activity during the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year (Nataru) period. The measures include implementing work from anywhere (WFA) for both civil servants and private employees from December 29-31, 2025 ¹

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https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8265755/nataru-29-31-desember-pemerintah-minta-karyawan-swasta-kerja-dari-mana-saja

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, and providing discounts on toll roads ³

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https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/ini-26-ruas-tol-yang-berlakukan-diskon-tarif-selama-momen-nataru-20252026

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Flexible Work Arrangements

The WFA policy, announced by multiple government ministers, allows both civil servants and private sector employees to work remotely during the Nataru period. Minister of Manpower Yassierli emphasized that this policy will not be counted as annual leave and must be implemented with full pay ¹

. The Minister of State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform, Rini Widyantini, clarified that the policy will be flexibly implemented across different government agencies ⁴

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https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8265706/libur-nataru-29-31-desember-2025-pns-tak-perlu-masuk-kantor

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Toll Road Discounts

The Ministry of Public Works has announced discounts ranging from 10-20% on 26 major toll roads during specific dates around Nataru. Minister Dody Hanggodo stated that the discounts will be implemented on December 22, 23, and 31, 2025 ³

. This measure aims to encourage travel and boost consumption during the holiday period.

Economic Rationale

The policy measures are designed to maintain economic momentum during the holiday season while allowing citizens to travel and spend. The WFA policy is expected to help keep economic activity stable, particularly in the services sector, while toll discounts are intended to facilitate travel and reduce transportation costs for the public.

Implementation Details

1. WFA Policy Implementation:

   • Dates: December 29-31, 2025
   • Coverage: Both civil servants and private sector employees
   • Exceptions: Essential services like healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality ¹
     Source 1

     https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8265794/menaker-minta-swasta-wfa-saat-nataru-bukan-cuti-tahunan-gaji-utuh
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     https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8265755/nataru-29-31-desember-pemerintah-minta-karyawan-swasta-kerja-dari-mana-saja
   • Payment: Full salary during WFA period

2. Toll Road Discounts:

   • Discount range: 10-20%
   • Number of toll roads: 26 major routes
   • Implementation dates: December 22, 23, and 31, 2025 ³
     Source 3

     https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/ini-26-ruas-tol-yang-berlakukan-diskon-tarif-selama-momen-nataru-20252026