New Year's Day 2026 (January 1, 2026) falls on Thursday. Therefore, cadres, civil servants, public employees and workers at enterprises will have 1 day off and receive full salary according to the provisions of the Labor Code.
However, because the New Year holiday is close to the weekend, many agencies and enterprises allow employees and employees to make up for it to have a Friday off (January 2, 2026). Thus, employees will have 4 consecutive days off from Thursday to Sunday (January 1 - January 4, 2026).
The 2026 New Year's holiday is an opportunity for tourists to choose short trips, prioritizing nearby destinations, convenient travel and diverse experiences.
In Hanoi, visitors can visit typical historical and cultural relics such as the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hoan Kiem Lake, the ancient town... Destinations in the suburbs such as Ba Vi, Duong Lam ancient village, Bat Trang pottery village are also suitable for day trips, combined with sightseeing and cultural experiences.
From Hanoi, just about 1.5 - 2 hours of travel, visitors can choose Tam Dao (Phu Tho), Cat Ba (Hai Phong) or Ninh Binh for a short vacation, with the advantage of natural landscapes and heritage.
In the Central region, the advantage of the not being too far between tourist destinations helps tourists easily combine many destinations in the same journey. Da Nang continues to be a popular choice with My Khe beach, Ba Na Hills tourist area and Ngu Hanh Son scenic spot. From the center of Da Nang, visitors can travel to Hoi An or Hue City to visit relics and typical cultural spaces.
In addition, tourist attractions such as Quy Nhon, Nha Trang, Mui Ne... also attract tourists at the beginning of the year thanks to their increasingly complete sea scenery, tourism services and many entertainment activities.
In the South, tourists in the center of Ho Chi Minh City can choose nearby, convenient destinations for short trips such as Can Gio (Ho Chi Minh City), Tan Lap Floating Village (Tay Ninh) or Buu Long Tourist Area (Dong Nai). These destinations are suitable for day-trip tourism, combined with relaxation and nature experience.
If you have more time, places such as Ho Tram - Ho Coc (HCMC), Giang Dien Waterfall (Dong Nai) or Ba Den Mountain (Tay Ninh) are also suitable choices for a 1-day, 1-night trip, meeting the needs of resorts, sightseeing and eco-tourism.
With a short holiday time, prioritizing nearby destinations and convenient travel will help tourists make the most of the 2026 New Year's holiday.
