As soon as he received the holiday schedule notice, Mr. Tran Ngoc Tu (31 years old, employee of a technology company in Hanoi) quickly planned to return to his hometown with his family. He said that to facilitate workers having long holidays, his company has proactively given employees 2 more days off to connect the Hung Kings Commemoration holiday and the occasion of April 30 - May 1.
According to regulations, employees are entitled to 1 day off for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day (March 10th of the lunar calendar). In 2026, this day coincides with the weekend, so compensatory leave is given on Monday (April 27th), bringing the total number of days off for this occasion to 3 consecutive days. Meanwhile, the April 30th and May 1st holidays fall on Thursdays and Fridays, combined with weekends to form 4 consecutive days off for those who do not work on Saturdays.
However, because the two holidays are only 2 working days apart, many businesses have flexibly adjusted their holiday schedules by giving employees continuous leave, and at the same time arranging compensatory work at other times.
At Mr. Tu's company, employees are off from April 25 to May 3, equivalent to 9 consecutive days. To ensure work progress, employees will make up for on Saturdays in March and April.
This plan received high consensus from the staff. With a holiday lasting almost equivalent to Lunar New Year, many people choose to return to their hometowns to reunite with their families or plan a trip.
Similarly, at some businesses in Thang Long Industrial Park (Hanoi), workers are also given up to 9 consecutive days off. Representatives of the grassroots trade union of a business said that this plan was built from the end of 2025 to both ensure production and help workers have reasonable rest time.
Long holidays according to the Hung Kings Commemoration holiday and April 30 - May 1 are ideal opportunities to visit family or tourists to explore many destinations across the country. Depending on geographical location and preferences, tourists can choose a suitable itinerary in the 3 regions of North - Central - South.
Northern tourists tend to choose nearby, convenient destinations such as Ha Long Bay, Sa Pa or Ninh Binh. These destinations not only possess unique natural landscapes but also have a pleasant climate, suitable for short vacations combined with cultural and ecological exploration.
Meanwhile, the Central region enters the beautiful tourist season of the year, with sunny weather, blue sea and little rain, very favorable for outdoor activities. Tourists can choose a route to Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue or explore unique natural destinations such as Ganh Da Dia, Quang Binh caves combined with sea resorts and cultural heritage experiences.
In the South, the advantage of stable weather and a diverse system of destinations helps tourists easily plan for long holidays. Destinations such as Phu Quoc and Con Dao are suitable for sea and island resort tourism, while Da Lat or the Mekong Delta region bring a cool climate, local culture and slow pace of life experience, suitable for families and groups of friends.
