Macau expects between 5.2 million and 5.4 million border crossings during the seven-day October Golden Week holiday, according to forecasts released by the Public Security Police Force on September 29th.
The mainland’s National Day holiday runs from October 1st to 7th, with Macau’s checkpoints expected to handle an average of 740,000 to 770,000 crossings daily. These figures cover total inbound and outbound movements, rather than visitor arrivals alone.
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has separately said it is targeting around 150,000 visitor arrivals per day during October Golden Week.
Border crossings are expected to peak on October 3rd and 4th, when daily traffic could exceed 800,000. Cross-border vehicle traffic is forecast to reach its highest level on October 3rd.
Police will adjust frontline staffing and open additional manual inspection counters and automated clearance channels during busy periods, alongside measures to redirect passenger flows.
Macau authorities are coordinating with immigration agencies in Zhuhai and Hong Kong, sharing real-time information on passenger and vehicle movements.
Customs will deploy additional staff and open more vehicle lanes during peak periods. Transport authorities have also coordinated with bus companies, cross-border transport operators, integrated resorts and hotels on service deployment and contingency arrangements.
