Celebrate Eid al-Fitr with Rp1 MRT Rides in Jakarta
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Maria Inggita
PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda) will apply a weekend operating schedule during the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri holiday period from March 18 to 24, 2026. Services will follow the weekend and holiday timetable, running from 5:00 a.m. to midnight with trains departing every 10 minutes.
...a special Rp1 fare will apply for two days, on Eid day and the following day
During the same period, a special Rp1 fare will apply for two days, on Eid day and the following day, in accordance with Jakarta Transportation Agency Decree No. e-0056/2026.
MRT Jakarta Sets Ground Rules for Breaking Fast on BoardPT MRT Jakarta Corporate Secretary Division Head Rendy Primartantyo informed that all stations will operate under these arrangements, with a total of 219 train trips using seven trainsets.
"Throughout the holiday period, MRT Jakarta will continue to serve the public while maintaining service standards. All stations will operate normally, with additional personnel deployed to ensure passenger comfort both in stations and on trains," he said on Friday (3/20).
MRT Jakarta also confirmed there will be no extended operating hours on Takbiran night. Services will run until midnight as usual, as current operating hours are considered sufficient to meet passenger demand.
Passengers are encouraged to remain orderly, keep stations and trains clean, and follow staff instructions to help maintain comfort during the holiday period.
In addition, MRT Jakarta is rolling out several programs during the holiday, including edutourism activities in collaboration with Jakarta Experience Board, point-of-interest promotions via the MyMRTJ app, and various events around station areas. More information is available through MRT Jakarta's official social media channels.
For reference, MRT Jakarta recorded 614,767 passengers during the 2025 Eid holiday period from March 28 to April 7. Meanwhile, 76,106 passengers were recorded over the two days of Eid al-Fitr 1446 Hijri (March 31 and April 1), with 28,930 passengers on the first day and 47,176 on the second day.
