A recent survey by Indikator Politik Indonesia has revealed a remarkably high level of public satisfaction with the organization of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecoming, commonly known as mudik Lebaran. This year’s event has been lauded as an improvement over previous years, reflecting positively on the efforts of various stakeholders.
According to Burhanuddin Muhtadi, Executive Director of Indikator Politik Indonesia, the satisfaction rate among those who undertook the mudik journey reached an impressive 85.3 percent. When considering the general public, including both travelers and non-travelers, the overall satisfaction figure stood at 80.8 percent.
“The blue segment, representing the general public, whether they were travelers or not, showed an 80.8% satisfaction rate in 2026 regarding the organization of this year’s Eid homecoming. This is indeed very high,” Burhanuddin stated during a press conference on Tuesday (April 7).
Notably, the satisfaction level among the mudik travelers themselves was even higher, reaching 85.3 percent. Burhanuddin elaborated, “What about citizens specifically undertaking the mudik journey? It turns out the figure is even higher, at 85.3%.” This indicates a particularly positive experience for those directly involved in the mass exodus.
Beyond current satisfaction, the survey also provided a comparative perspective on the 2026 Eid homecoming organization versus the previous year. The findings showed that a significant majority of respondents believed the 2026 mudik Lebaran was better than the 2025 iteration.
“Among all respondents, 81 percent stated that this year was better than last year. Specifically for those who participated in the mudik, their evaluation was even higher,” Burhanuddin explained. He noted that mudik travelers gave a higher appraisal, with 82.7 percent, though the difference from the general public’s assessment was not statistically significant. Burhanuddin attributed the differing perceptions between travelers and non-travelers to information sources, suggesting that non-travelers often form their opinions from media or social media that tend to highlight negative aspects, such as traffic congestion. “Traffic jams make for more engaging news and attract a larger audience than smooth traffic,” he remarked.
The survey also highlighted a significant improvement in traffic safety, with 79.8 percent of respondents agreeing that the number of traffic accidents during this year’s mudik period had decreased. Burhanuddin emphasized, “Across various indicators we used to measure satisfaction with the mudik organization, we found consistent data, consistent findings, that the organization of the mudik by the government and related agencies is relatively well-appreciated by travelers.”
Furthermore, a substantial majority of respondents in the same survey believed that Operasi Ketupat 2026 played a crucial role in ensuring a smoother flow of homecoming traffic. Specifically, 11.5 percent of mudik travelers “strongly agreed” that Operasi Ketupat successfully facilitated traffic flow, while another 71.2 percent “agreed.”
Here is a detailed breakdown of responses regarding the perceived success of Operasi Ketupat 2026 in smoothing traffic flow:
- Strongly Agree
- All respondents: 9.1 percent
- Specifically travelers: 11.5 percent
- Agree
- All respondents: 72.3 percent
- Specifically travelers: 71.2 percent
- Disagree
- All respondents: 8.1 percent
- Specifically travelers: 12.4 percent
- Strongly Disagree
- All respondents: 1.0 percent
- Specifically travelers: 0.49 percent
- Don’t Know/No Answer
- All respondents: 9.5 percent
- Specifically travelers: 4.4 percent
Additionally, 79.8 percent of respondents also acknowledged that Operasi Ketupat 2026 was successful in reducing the number of traffic accidents compared to the previous year, further solidifying its positive impact.
This comprehensive national survey was conducted from March 29 to April 4, 2026, encompassing 1,200 respondents. Employing a multistage random sampling method, the sample size ensures a margin of error of approximately ± 2.9 percent at a 95 percent confidence level, assuming simple random sampling. The sample was proportionally distributed across all provinces in Indonesia, with selected respondents interviewed directly face-to-face by trained interviewers, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of the gathered data.
Summary
A recent survey by Indikator Politik Indonesia reveals high public satisfaction with the organization of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecoming (mudik Lebaran). An impressive 85.3% of mudik travelers expressed satisfaction, while overall public satisfaction stood at 80.8%. Furthermore, 81% of all respondents believed this year’s mudik organization was better than the previous year.
The survey also highlighted significant improvements in traffic safety, with 79.8% of respondents agreeing that traffic accidents decreased. A substantial majority of travelers (82.7%) credited “Operasi Ketupat 2026” for successfully facilitating traffic flow and reducing accidents. This comprehensive national survey was conducted from March 29 to April 4, 2026, involving 1,200 respondents with a margin of error of ±2.9%.