Macau authorities expect daily visitor arrivals to reach between 210,000 and 220,000 during peak periods of the five-day Mainland China Labor Day holiday from May 1st to May 5th, with the highest traffic forecast on May 2nd.
The projections were announced during a joint briefing by multiple government departments on Tuesday. Overall, border crossings are estimated at between 3.6 million and 3.7 million for the holiday period, with daily averages of 720,000 to 740,000, broadly in line with the same period last year.
As previously reported by AGB, Macau’s tourism industry is expecting strong visitor arrivals during the Labor Day holiday, with industry representatives projecting that daily volumes could exceed recent peaks as demand from nearby mainland cities remains strong. During last year’s Labor Day holiday, Macau recorded approximately 850,000 visitor arrivals, with average daily arrivals reaching about 170,000.
At the same briefing, police said they will increase patrols across major tourist districts, attractions, and high-traffic areas to maintain public order and prevent crime. Contingency plans have been prepared to address potential congestion, with crowd control measures to be introduced if required.
In terms of transport arrangements, authorities will coordinate with holiday initiatives such as themed bus routes and the introduction of pedestrian-only zones in Taipa Village and areas near Rua da Felicidade, supporting temporary traffic control measures.
Separately, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said it is preparing a range of measures to receive visitors, including promotional campaigns, cross-department inspections, and closer coordination with industry stakeholders to maintain service quality.
Officials encouraged visitors to stagger travel plans and use the “Smart Passenger Flow” application, which provides real-time data across 114 tourist sites.
