The shift in Indonesia’s Eid Al-Fitr Spirit: More Meaning, More Mindful Choices
Feb 24, 2026
Indonesia’s Eid Al-Fitr consumer landscape Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are the main drivers of
The shift in Indonesia’s Eid Al-Fitr Spirit: More Meaning, More Mindful Choices
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are the main drivers of Indonesia’s economy. Historically, Bank Indonesia has often recorded fantastic cash turnover, reaching nearly Rp200 trillion during this season. However, in 2026, there was a shift in behaviour: consumers became very financially disciplined. Based on a Cimigo survey conducted in February 2026 with 344 respondents, Indonesian consumers driving massive spending for the celebration across categories like Pastry (75%) and New Clothes (74%).

However, the 2026 landscape shows a pivot towards extreme financial discipline. Despite the festive spirit, 73% of consumers perceive the current economic condition as unfavourable.
This sentiment has birthed a “Mindful Consumer” who no longer spends impulsively. Data shows that 87% of consumers now prepare a formal budget before the season begins.
This isn’t just a rough estimate; 64% are determined to stick strictly to their plan. With a tight average budget of IDR 3.6 million against a near-identical spending average of IDR 3.9 million, the margin for unplanned purchases has practically vanished.

The drive behind this “locked” budget is a calculated response to two main factors: current financial conditions (68%) and the need for certainty (51%). Consumers are vetting every purchase to ensure it is a necessity rather than a whim.
Timing also dictates action. Nearly half of consumers (45%) wait for their payday or THR (Religious Holiday Allowance) disbursement before making a move. Other factors like product availability timing and previous habits (both at 33%) play a secondary role compared to the immediate reality of their wallets. This selective behaviour is also visible in their channel of choice, where 62% still prefer offline shopping to verify quality before parting with their hard-earned money.

For brands, this mindfulness means the window to influence consumers is narrow. Since budgets are predetermined, businesses must target the right segment at the exact moment their specific category peaks. Missing these “Golden Weeks” means the consumer’s budget has likely already been exhausted elsewhere.
Cimigo’s survey reveals a clear chronological map for Ramadan spending:

The 2026 Eid market isn’t about “if” consumers will spend, but “when” and “how much.” With most shoppers sticking to a pre-set IDR 3.6 million limit, the competition is for a share of a finite wallet.
Overall, success this year depends on operational readiness aligned with these specific peak windows. Brands that offer clear value-for-money and high availability during the right timing in this festive season will win on tradition. In a season of mindful spending, being the “right choice at the right time” is the only way to break through the budget barrier.
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The team at Cimigo are my favourite researchers in South East Asia. They’ve proved adept at tackling the most private and complex personal issues at qualitative research level, not flinching when the client endlessly chopped and changed fieldwork timing, or ramped up the workload without warning. They have recruited the most extraordinarily niche consumers without pause or complaint. Their patience with clients and their flexibility and hard work that went above and beyond what was initially asked of them on two projects relating to sexual behaviour means there is now no other research company we would choose to work with in that part of Asia. The fact they also pulled off a third project for us so well, on men’s relationship with beer and beer advertising, shows they have breadth of expertise— we still quote from the report they produced.
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