Right after the Lunar New Year, the next notable long holiday in 2026 is the Hung Kings Commemoration Day (10th day of the 3rd lunar month), followed by the April 30th and May 1st holidays.
In 2026, Hung Kings' Death Anniversary falls on Sunday, April 26 of the solar calendar. Due to coinciding with weekly holidays, workers will have compensatory leave on Monday (April 27). Thus, if counting both weekend days, the holiday lasts 3 consecutive days, from Saturday (April 25) to the end of Monday (April 27).
Immediately after the Hung Kings Commemoration holiday, workers will work for 2 days (April 28 and 29) before entering the April 30 and May 1 holidays. In 2026, April 30 falls on Thursday and May 1 falls on Friday. In agencies and units that do not work on Saturday, workers will have 4 consecutive days off, from April 30 to the end of Sunday (May 3).
The fact that the two holidays take place close together creates favorable conditions for people to proactively arrange personal plans. In case of applying for an additional 2 working days off between weeks (April 28 and 29), workers can connect the two holidays into a period of up to 9 consecutive days, equivalent to the Lunar New Year 2026 holiday.
The dense holiday schedule in the period of late April and early May is forecast to lead to increased travel and tourism demand in many localities. Depending on the time fund and resort needs, tourists can choose suitable destinations.
With a holiday lasting 1-3 days, destinations near Hanoi and major cities continue to be a priority choice. In the North, Ba Vi National Park attracts tourists with its green space, suitable for picnics, camping and light trekking.
Ninh Binh is also a worthwhile suggestion with the Trang An, Tam Coc, Hang Mua scenic complex, suitable for a 2-day 1-night trip. If you want to combine sea tourism, Ha Long, Cua Lo, Sam Son are familiar destinations in the North and North Central regions chosen by many people at the beginning of summer.
In the Central region, tourists can choose Da Nang and Hoi An for short vacations thanks to the advantages of beautiful sea, convenient transportation and many entertainment and resort areas. Da Lat and Mang Den are suitable options for those looking for cool air, plateau landscapes and gentle resorts.
If staying longer, tourists can design a journey combining many destinations. The Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An tourist route is a popular choice, combining sightseeing, beach vacation and exploring Central Vietnamese cuisine. In the North, the journey to explore the rocky plateau in Ha Giang (Tuyen Quang); Bac Ha (Lao Cai)... is suitable for tourists who love nature and experience local culture.
For those who have longer time and want to relax on the islands, Phu Quoc continues to be a destination introduced by many travel agencies thanks to its beautiful beaches, diverse resort systems and large-scale entertainment activities.
If you want to avoid crowds, tourists can consider remote islands such as Co To (Quang Ninh), Ly Son (Quang Ngai), Cu Lao Cau (Lam Dong), Cu Lao Mai Nha (Dak Lak), Nam Du archipelago, Mong Tay island and Son island (An Giang)...
However, due to the forecast large number of visitors at this time, tourists should actively book air tickets, trains, buses and accommodation early to avoid overload and service price increases.
