Retrocession long weekend freeway rules (for visitors)
Driving in Taiwan during the Retrocession long weekend (24–26 October 2026)? The Freeway Bureau has published HOV lanes, ramp closures and toll rules. This article lists times and locations that affect your route.
Key points
- HOV 25–26 Oct, 13:00–18:00, Fwy 5 northbound (Su-ao, Luodong, Yilan, Toucheng).
- Ramp closures 24–26 Oct—see table.
- Flat tolls 24–26 Oct; free 00:00–05:00 daily.
Traffic volume (official estimate)
About 106–112 million vehicle-kilometres over the holiday; southbound on 24 Oct around 1.3× a normal day. Call 1968 or use the 1968 app.
HOV: Freeway 5 northbound, 25–26 Oct, 13:00–18:00
On 25 and 26 October, HOV applies 13:00–18:00 at northbound Su-ao, Luodong, Yilan and Toucheng on Freeway 5. No HOV on 24 October. End times may be adjusted.
Cars usually need at least 3 occupants including the driver during HOV hours; see the official guide for buses and taxis.
Ramp closures
| Date | Hours | Closed ramps |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct (Sat) | 00:00–12:00 | Fwy 5 Shiding & Pinglin southbound (Shiding south: buses only while closed) |
| 24 Oct (Sat) | 05:00–12:00 | Fwy 1 Pingzhen & Puyan systems southbound |
| 25 Oct (Sun) | 05:00–12:00 | Fwy 1 Puyan; Fwy 5 Shiding & Pinglin southbound |
| 25–26 Oct | 12:00–21:00 | Fwy 1 Huwei & Puyan; Fwy 3 coastal northbound |
Tolls 24–26 Oct
- Flat toll rate on all freeways.
- Fwy 3 Hsinchu system–Yanchao system: extra 20% off the flat rate.
- No tolls daily 00:00–05:00.
Holiday dates (Chinese)
For office closures, see the zh-tw article «2026 光復節連假怎麼放？》 or «Taiwan Retrocession Day 2026 long weekend (for visitors)».
Freeway times: Freeway Bureau holiday guide. Last verified 2026-10-15.
FAQ
When is HOV on Freeway 5?
25–26 October, 13:00–18:00, northbound at Su-ao, Luodong, Yilan, Toucheng.
Are tolls different?
Flat rate 24–26 Oct; Fwy 3 Hsinchu–Yanchao extra 20% off; no tolls 00:00–05:00.
Official source?
Freeway Bureau Retrocession holiday guide (linked below) or hotline 1968.
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