Jakarta, en.SERU.co.id – The Indonesian government is sending strong signals that it will expedite the disbursement of Holiday Allowance (THR) for civil servants (ASN) at the beginning of Ramadan. This early payout is part of a broader strategy to boost national spending and enhance public purchasing power in the first quarter of 2026.
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has confirmed that the THR budget has been prepared, with distribution planned for the early phases of the fasting month. This move is also aimed at strengthening economic growth in Q1 2026.
“It’s definitely going to be disbursed. The exact date hasn’t been confirmed yet, but we hope it can be distributed in the early days of fasting,” said Purbaya, as quoted from Kompas.com on Thursday (February 19, 2026).
Rp55 Trillion Allocated
In the 2026 State Budget (APBN), the government has allocated approximately Rp55 trillion for THR payments to civil servants (PNS), contract-based government employees (PPPK), members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), and the National Police (Polri).
This allocation aligns with an aggressive national spending strategy implemented from the start of the year.
Based on past patterns, THR for ASN is typically disbursed around 10 to 14 days before Eid al-Fitr. With Eid projected to fall on March 21, 2026. The payout would normally occur between March 11 and 15.
However, the government is still awaiting the issuance of a Government Regulation (PP) to provide the legal framework for this THR disbursement.
“THR spending serves as an instrument to accelerate national economic growth. We’re pushing for significant expenditures from the first month to maintain economic momentum,” Purbaya explained.
The government targets this strategy to drive economic growth close to 6 percent. The accelerated spending is expected to flow directly into household consumption, which has long been the backbone of the national economy.
From a regulatory standpoint, the policy on THR for ASN and the 13th-month salary is based on Government Regulation No. 11 of 2025. For central government ASN, TNI-Polri, and judges, THR includes base salary, attached allowances, and 100 percent performance allowances.
Regional ASN receive a similar scheme adjusted to the fiscal capacity of each region. Retirees, meanwhile, get THR equivalent to their monthly pension.
For private sector workers, THR disbursement follows the regulations of the Ministry of Manpower. Companies are required to pay THR no later than seven days before Eid. The amount is determined by length of service, with employees who have worked 12 months or more entitled to one full month’s wage. (aan/rhd)
