Gorontalo Governor Authorizes Early Holiday Allowance Payments for Civil Servants, Including Part-Time Workers
Gorontalo, Indonesia – Governor Gusnar Ismail of Gorontalo Province has directed the immediate disbursement of Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR), or Holiday Allowance, to all State Civil Servants (ASN) and Government Employees with part-time Work Agreements (PPPK) in the province. This decision, announced on Thursday, March 12, 2026, aims to provide financial assistance to civil servants ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
Governor’s Directive and Financial Allocation
Governor Ismail’s instruction ensures that all eligible ASN, including PPPK employees, will receive their THR without exception. Sukril Gobel, Head of the Gorontalo Provincial Financial Agency, stated that payments will commence following the issuance of Government Regulation (PP) Number 9 of 2026, which covers full-time state officials, civil servants, prospective civil servants (CPNS), and PPPK employees.
“In PP Number 9 of 2026, part-time PPPK is not regulated. However, based on the Governor’s policy, part-time PPPK within the Gorontalo Provincial Government will be given THR,” Gobel explained. The amount of THR for part-time PPPK employees is currently being determined.
Payment Timeline and Additional Benefits
The Gorontalo Provincial Government aims to disburse the THR before the Eid al-Fitr holiday, with a target completion date of tomorrow, March 13, 2026. In addition to the THR, the government will similarly pay Tunjangan Kinerja Pegawai (TPP), or Performance Allowance, for January and February 2026, along with a TPP THR component.
The total THR allocation prepared by the Gorontalo Provincial Government amounts to IDR 24.25 billion for civil servants and IDR 4.995 billion for full-time PPPK employees. The TPP payments will be based on the amounts paid in December 2025.
Background on Key Figures
Gusnar Ismail has served as the Governor of Gorontalo since February 2025, having previously held the position between 2009 and 2012, and also served as Vice Governor of Gorontalo from 2001 to 2009. Gusnar Ismail – Wikipedia
Idah Syahidah Rusli Habibie serves as the Deputy Governor of Gorontalo, working alongside Governor Ismail. Gusnar Ismail – Wikipedia
Reporter: Haris