China's "Take 3 Off, Rest 13" holiday strategy drives surge in long-distance travel demand
A "take 3 off, rest 13" leave strategy is driving a surge in long-distance travel during China's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays. Didi forecasts ride-hailing demand will rise 13% and 21% for the two holidays, with cross-city demand up 55% for National Day. Hello Chuxing expects 80 million ride requests, up 30% year-on-year. Meituan reports long-haul flight bookings over 2,000 km rose 76% year-on-year. Museum visits and cross-border travel to Hong Kong and overseas destinations are also booming.
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Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays boost long-distance travel with 'take 3 off for 13' trend
The article, based on data from multiple Chinese travel platforms including Didi, Dida Chuxing, Hello Chuxing, and Meituan, analyzes travel trends for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays. A key trend is the 'take 3 off for 13' strategy, where workers take three days off to create a 13-day break, leading to earlier and staggered departures for cross-city travel. Didi forecasts a 21% increase in ride-hailing demand during National Day, with a 55% surge in out-of-town trips. Dida Chuxing predicts a 'pre-night departure' pattern for cross-city travel starting September 24. Hello Chuxing expects 80 million ride orders, a 30% year-on-year increase, with long-distance orders (over 200 km) accounting for 29%. Meituan reports that long-haul flight bookings (over 2,000 km) rose 76% year-on-year, with destinations like Xinjiang and Yunnan seeing significant growth. The article also notes a W-shaped price trend for airfares and increased demand for car rentals and premium ride-hailing services.
Read sourceChina's 'Take 3 Off, Rest 13' Trend Boosts Holiday Travel, Long-Haul Trips Favored
The article, citing data from multiple Chinese travel platforms, reports that the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays (separated by only three days) are driving a surge in travel demand. Many users are adopting a 'take 3 off, rest 13' strategy by taking three days of leave to create a 13-day break, leading to earlier cross-city departures. Didi predicts打车 demand will rise 13% and 21% for the two holidays, with intercity demand up 23% and 55%. Hello Chuxing forecasts 80 million ride requests during the period, up 30% year-on-year, with cross-city trips accounting for over 44%. Long-haul travel is particularly popular: Meituan data shows flight bookings over 2,000 km increased 76% year-on-year, and bookings for two or more destinations rose 70%. Popular destinations include Xinjiang and Yunnan. Car rental demand is also strong, with Didi reporting a 268% increase in pickups in Altay. The article notes that domestic airfare prices are about 10% lower year-on-year due to dispersed peak travel times.
Read sourceDidi Forecasts Strong Holiday Travel Demand in China for Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day
According to data released by Didi on September 24, the ride-hailing company forecasts a significant surge in travel demand during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays in China. Didi expects overall ride-hailing demand to rise by 13% and 21% compared to normal days for the two holidays respectively, with out-of-town (cross-city) demand projected to increase even more sharply by 23% and 55%. The peak travel period is anticipated to start at 3 PM on September 30, reaching its zenith between 6 PM and 7 PM. Northern autumn destinations like Hulunbuir, Altay, and Xing'an League have seen strong growth in out-of-town ride requests. Museum-related ride demand during the National Day holiday is forecast to be 106% higher than usual, outpacing the overall growth for 5A scenic spots. The extended holiday is also expected to boost travel to Hong Kong and cross-border trips, with Didi's overseas ride-hailing service demand predicted to double. Popular overseas destinations include Seoul, Jeju, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bangkok.
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China's 'Take 3 Off, Rest 13' Holiday Strategy Boosts Long-Distance Travel Demand
A First Financial (CBN) analysis of multiple ride-hailing platforms shows that China's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays are driving a surge in long-distance travel, fueled by a 'take 3 days off, rest 13 days' (请3休13) leave strategy. Didi predicts打车 demand will rise 13% and 21% on the two holidays respectively, with cross-city demand up 23% and 55%. Hello Chuxing forecasts 80 million ride requests during the period, up 30% year-on-year, with cross-city trips exceeding 44% and medium-to-long distance orders (over 200 km) reaching 29%. Meituan data shows long-haul flight bookings (over 2,000 km) up 76% year-on-year, with destinations like Xinjiang and Yunnan seeing strong growth. The article notes that机票 prices show a W-shaped trend, with cheaper periods on September 26-28 and October 3, and overall domestic ticket prices down nearly 10% year-on-year due to dispersed travel peaks. Car rental demand is also high, with Didi reporting 268% growth in Altay and 100% in Yili. The顺风车 (carpooling) platform Didi Chuxing predicts珠三角 and some southwest cities will see increased tourism demand.
Read sourceDidi Forecasts Strong Holiday Ride Demand in China, with Museum and Cross-Border Trips Surging
According to data released by Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi on September 24, ride demand during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays is expected to rise significantly compared to normal days. Didi forecasts that overall ride demand will increase by 13% during the Mid-Autumn Festival and 21% during National Day, with out-of-town ride demand surging even more, by 23% and 55% respectively. The peak travel period is expected to start at 3 PM on September 30, reaching its highest point between 6 PM and 7 PM. Popular autumn destinations in northern China such as Hulunbuir, Altay, and Chifeng have seen strong growth in out-of-town ride demand. Museum visits are a major holiday trend, with Didi predicting a 106% increase in rides to museums during National Day compared to normal days, outpacing the growth for 5A scenic spots. The extended holiday is also boosting travel to Hong Kong and overseas; Didi expects Hong Kong ride demand to rise over 20% from normal days, with demand from mainland tourists increasing by more than 50%. International ride demand via Didi's overseas service is forecast to double, with popular destinations including Seoul, Jeju, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bangkok.
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