Do Driving School Coaches Have a Holiday on Mid-Autumn Festival?

[OHannah]

Whether driving school coaches have a holiday on Mid-Autumn Festival depends on whether the coach is willing to work during the festival. Some coaches may sacrifice holidays like Mid-Autumn Festival to earn money. Below is relevant information about the automobile driver's license examination: Content: After completing the Subject 1 test, candidates must pass the Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests within three years. If they fail to do so, the test results become invalid, and they must re-register for the Subject 1 test. Under the new regulations, candidates have five attempts each for Subject 2 and Subject 3. If they fail to pass within these five attempts, they must retake the Subject 1 test. Sequence: The order of the test subjects is as follows: traffic regulations and related knowledge (referred to as Subject 1 [theory]), field driving (referred to as Subject 2 [nine items]), and road driving (referred to as Subject 3 [road test and safe civilized driving]).

[SanElijah]

I've been teaching driving for over a decade, and the question about Mid-Autumn Festival holidays is common. Generally, driving schools follow institutional regulations for holidays—after all, we're regular employees too, so statutory holidays like Mid-Autumn Festival are rightfully taken off. However, in practice, it depends on the driving school's arrangements and student demand. During peak seasons with many students, classes might be rescheduled to make up for time off. Last year, we had three days off, enjoying mooncakes and moon-viewing with family—it was lovely. I advise students to check their school's schedule in advance to avoid wasted trips. Driving instruction is intense, and proper rest enhances teaching energy while reducing fatigue-related risks. Overall, holiday breaks for instructors are a normal entitlement, supporting a reasonable work-life balance.

[MaryAnn]

When I was learning to drive, I encountered the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday arrangements. The instructor clearly told me that the driving school would be closed for three days with no classes. At that time, I was practicing reverse parking and felt rushed to make up for the lost time, but then it occurred to me that the instructor is also human and deserves to relax with family. After the holiday, the schedule was packed, making it more compact and efficient. I suggest new students check the holiday policies before enrolling in a driving school—some private institutions may be more flexible, but most mainstream ones will be closed. Also, don’t forget that there’s a peak in road tests around holidays, so plan ahead to avoid falling behind. Safety first is the real priority.

[McKingston]

In driving school management, employees take the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday as per statutory leave, and instructors naturally have the day off. We coordinate courses to avoid conflicts and notify students in advance about schedule adjustments. After the holiday, students return quickly, ensuring smooth teaching rhythms. Occasionally, an on-duty instructor handles emergencies to ensure safety, maintaining both efficiency and fairness.