The DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency (Dishub) will temporarily suspend the odd-even traffic system in Jakarta from 27 to 29 January 2025. This decision was made to commemorate two significant holidays, Isra Mikraj Prophet Muhammad SAW and Chinese New Year, which will take place next week.
Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo, stated that the policy aims to facilitate smoother mobility for the public during the long holiday period.
“This policy is based on the provisions of DKI Jakarta Governor Regulation Number 88 of 2019, Article 3 Paragraph 3, which states that odd-even traffic restrictions do not apply on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays determined by presidential decree,” he explained.
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Syafrin urged the public to maintain traffic discipline to ensure mutual safety and comfort during the extended holiday. He also encouraged people to plan their journeys using public transportation to help ease traffic congestion.
“Let’s use the momentum of this holiday wisely and continue to support the government’s efforts in creating a comfortable and safe road atmosphere for all,” Syafrin said, as reported by Antara.
Public Holidays in 2025
In 2025, the government has designated 16 public holidays and 7 collective leave days, resulting in a total of 23 days off.
This arrangement is outlined in a Joint Decree (SKB) issued by three ministers: the Minister of Religious Affairs, the Minister of Manpower, and the Minister of Administrative Reform and Bureaucratic Reform.
The SKB, numbered 1017 of 2024, 2 of 2024, and 2 of 2024, regulates the schedule for public holidays and collective leave in 2025. Among these, Isra Mikraj Prophet Muhammad SAW on 27 January and Chinese New Year 2576 Kongzili on 29 January 2025 are the two national holidays relevant to this announcement.
Odd-Even System Overview
The odd-even system is a traffic regulation designed to reduce congestion on specific roads in Jakarta. The rule applies from Monday to Friday and excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
The odd-even system operates in two daily sessions: mornings from 6:00 to 10:00 and afternoons from 16:00 to 21:00.
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