How Long is the Mid-Autumn Festival Highway Toll-Free Period?
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Highways are not toll-free during the Mid-Autumn Festival. According to the "Implementation Plan for Exempting Toll Fees for Small Passenger Vehicles on Major Holidays," the specific toll-free policies for highways are as follows: 1. Toll-Free Periods: The toll-free periods apply to four national statutory holidays—Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day—as well as the consecutive holidays determined by the State Council for these statutory holidays in the current year. 2. Toll-Free Hours: The toll-free hours start at 00:00 on the first day of the holiday and end at 24:00 on the last day of the holiday (for ordinary roads, the toll-free period is based on the time the vehicle passes the toll lane of the toll station, while for highways, it is based on the time the vehicle exits the toll lane at the exit).
As someone who frequently drives long distances, I really need to talk about the highway toll-free policy during the Mid-Autumn Festival. According to national regulations, highways are toll-free during four major holidays: Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day. Mid-Autumn Festival is not on the list. Last year when I drove back to my hometown during Mid-Autumn Festival, the toll stations charged as usual. However, when Mid-Autumn Festival coincides with National Day holiday, like this year when the National Day holiday starts on September 29th, the toll-free policy will cover Mid-Autumn Festival. It's best to check the current year's holiday arrangements before traveling. You can find real-time policies on the official highway website or navigation apps to avoid making a wasted trip. Remember to plan your route in advance and avoid peak hours to save both time and fuel.
