Please be informed that the Government has released the latest traffic and public transport arrangements for the upcoming Labour Day Golden Week from 1 to 5 May 2026.

During the holiday period, a substantial number of residents, visitors and cross-boundary vehicles are expected to use various boundary control points. The Transport Department has appealed to cross-boundary travellers to plan their journeys in advance, allow sufficient travelling time, and use public transport as far as practicable when travelling between Hong Kong and the Mainland or Macao.

For members’ easy reference, a summary of the key arrangements is set out below.

Summary of Key Transport Arrangements

Item	Details
Holiday Period	1 to 5 May 2026
General Expectation	Heavy passenger and vehicle traffic is expected at various land boundary control points during the Labour Day Golden Week period.
MTR Services	East Rail Line services between Admiralty and Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau Stations will be enhanced at different times from 30 April to 5 May 2026.
High Speed Rail	Additional train services will be arranged between Hong Kong West Kowloon and Futian / Shenzhenbei Stations on selected dates. Temporary sleeper train services between Hong Kong West Kowloon and Beijingxi Station will also be added on selected days.
HZMB Shuttle Bus (Gold Bus)	Service frequency will be increased during peak periods, if necessary, to meet passenger demand.
Lok Ma Chau – Huanggang Shuttle Bus (Yellow Bus)	Service frequency will be increased during peak periods, if necessary, to facilitate passenger flow.
Cross-boundary Coaches	Additional quota will be provided to strengthen services during the holiday period.
Franchised Bus B Routes	The frequency of B routes serving land boundary control points will be increased to a level above that of normal weekends.

Advice to Travellers

Aspect	Advice
Journey Planning	Travellers are advised to plan their journeys early and allow ample travelling time.
Travel Period	Non-peak travel is recommended where possible, as waiting times may be longer during busy periods.
Coach Tickets	Passengers intending to use cross-boundary coach services should reserve tickets in advance.
At Boundary Control Points	Travellers should maintain order while queuing and follow the directions of on-site Police officers and transport operator staff.
Cross-boundary Private Cars	Motorists should note that special traffic arrangements may be implemented at certain boundary control points depending on traffic conditions, and longer waiting times may be expected during peak hours.
HZMB to Zhuhai	Travellers should note that traffic near Zhuhai Port may be affected and should allow extra travelling time. Public transport is recommended where possible.

Useful Information Channels

Platform	Purpose
HKeMobility	Latest traffic news, transport service updates, and traffic snapshots at the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
Easy Boundary	Latest information on various land boundary control points
Transport Department Website	Updated traffic and transport information
Radio and Television Broadcasts	Real-time traffic updates

Members may wish to share the above information with relevant staff and guests as appropriate to facilitate smoother travel arrangements during the holiday period.