The holiday schedule on April 30 - May 1 for cadres, civil servants, public employees and workers in the state sector will last from 5 consecutive days, from Wednesday, April 30 to Sunday, May 4.
Civil servants and public employees are allowed to swap working days from Friday, May 2 to Saturday, April 26.
Agencies and units that do not implement a fixed schedule for Saturday and Sunday every week will base on the specific program and plan of the unit to arrange a suitable holiday schedule, in accordance with the provisions of law.
For private sector workers, who are not cadres, civil servants, and public employees, they will have 2 days off (April 30 and 1.5), receiving full salary.
If you do not want to go far during the April 30 - May 1 holiday, visitors can refer to some "last-minute" tourist destinations near Hanoi.
Tam Dao (Vinh Phuc)
Known as "Miniature Da Lat" near the capital, Tam Dao (Vinh Phuc) is only about 80km from Hanoi. With a cool climate all year round, this is an ideal destination to avoid the sun and relax during the holidays.
Coming here, visitors can visit and explore some attractive destinations such as: Tam Dao Ancient Stone Church, Silver Waterfall, TV Tower... In addition, visitors can experience enjoying coffee at restaurants on the top of the mountain, resting at homestays, villas with cool, fully equipped landscapes.
Mai Chau (Hoa Binh)
About 130km west of Hanoi, Mai Chau (Hoa Binh) is a choice for those who love a peaceful vacation, integrating with nature and the lives of local people.
Here, visitors can cycle around Lac village, Pom Coong village, experience sleeping at traditional stilt houses or enjoy local specialties such as rice Lam, bamboo rat meat grilled, celery wine...
Tourists to Mai Chau can travel by motorbike, car or bus, which is very convenient. The cost for a 3-day, 2-night trip to Mai Chau is only about 1.5 - 3 million VND/person.
Trang An (Ninh Binh)
Driving about 2 hours from Hanoi, visitors can now reach Ninh Binh, a land that combines nature, culture and history. Ninh Binh is famous for experiences such as: boating through Trang An Cave, Tam Coc, conquering Hang Mua, exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda, the ancient capital Hoa Lu...
If you want a completely holiday trip, you can choose resorts and bungalows in Ninh Binh at affordable prices. Note that you should book early to get a good price and avoid room running out.
Nui Coc Lake (Thai Nguyen)
About 110km from Hanoi, Nui Coc Lake is no longer a strange destination, but still attracts tourists, especially families with small children. Coming to Nui Coc Lake, visitors can camp, visit water parks, and entertainment areas suitable for children.
In addition, there are activities for families and groups of friends such as boating around the lake, exploring Huyen Thoai Cung Cave, enjoying rich local cuisine... This area also has many hotels and resorts with full amenities for relaxation.
