What are the dates for free highway tolls in 2021?
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2021 highway toll-free periods are: 1. 2021 Spring Festival highway toll-free period: from 00:00 on February 11 to 24:00 on February 17, totaling 7 days; 2. 2021 Qingming Festival highway toll-free period: from 00:00 on April 3 to 24:00 on April 5, totaling 3 days; 3. 2021 Labor Day highway toll-free period: from 00:00 on April 30 to 24:00 on May 2, totaling 3 days; 4. 2021 National Day highway toll-free period: from 00:00 on October 1 to 24:00 on October 7, totaling 7 days. The Ministry of Transport of China has issued the implementation plan for exempting tolls for small passenger vehicles during major holidays, which only applies to four important holidays: Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day. The policy allows small passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer (including 7 seats) to enjoy free highway tolls, but does not include New Year's Day and Dragon Boat Festival.
I remember in 2021, the highway toll-free periods for passenger vehicles were mainly during four major holidays, which left a deep impression on me as a veteran long-distance driver. The Spring Festival had a full seven-day toll-free period from 00:00 on February 11 to 24:00 on the 17th. The Qingming Festival offered three toll-free days from April 3 to 5, Labor Day had five toll-free days from May 1 to 5, and the National Day holiday provided another seven toll-free days from October 1 to 7. These periods were great for saving money and convenience, but highways often became extremely congested during holidays, especially on the first and last days, which could easily delay travel plans. I recommend checking traffic apps in advance to plan your route, traveling during off-peak hours (like avoiding the morning rush), and stocking up on water and snacks in case of traffic jams. Don’t neglect safety either—check tire pressure and brakes before departure, and maintain a safe following distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
