From north to south, Vietnamese people on April 26 (the 10th day of the third lunar month) solemnly marked the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, turning their hearts toward the nation’s roots. ​

Hanoi will waive fares for buses and metro services for seven days, aiming to encourage public transport use during major holidays.

Travel demand is expected to surge during the upcoming holidays, prompting transport operators to boost capacity and ensure smooth services.

The government has formally proposed institutionalizing the Politburo’s directive to designate November 24 each year as “Vietnam Culture Day”, granting workers a fully paid day off.

Vietnam’s air transport market showed positive signals during the upcoming Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 holiday, with booking demand distributed relatively evenly and no widespread localised congestion reported.

Vietnam needs a transparent, rules-based system for public holidays instead of last-minute administrative decisions.

Hanoi introduces multiple route options to reduce pressure on key gateways during the festive period.

The city unveils plans for synchronized high- and low-altitude fireworks alongside major cultural events on April 30.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed that upcoming public holidays, including the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30 - May 1 period, will follow existing regulations under the 2019 Labor Code.

Vietnam’s aviation sector has secured sufficient jet fuel for the April 30 peak, while proposals to raise domestic airfare caps remain under review.

Around 62% of workers participating in a recent survey have expressed support for extending the April 30 - May 1 holiday through a rearrangement of compensatory working days.

Authorities weigh a balanced break, aiming to meet workers’ needs without disrupting production.

Vietnam Railways (VNR) is pulling out all the stops, with new upgrades and extra trains to cash in on the massive holiday travel flux during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 break.

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour will collect opinions from workers on a proposal to rearrange public holidays in April.

Vietnam’s rail sector ramps up capacity on key routes as holiday travel demand surges nationwide.

November 24 is set to be officially recognised as Vietnam Culture Day and designated a fully paid public holiday under a draft resolution aimed at boosting the country’s cultural development and widening public access to arts and heritage.

Amid growing speculation, the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed there will be no adjustment to the official 2026 holiday calendar.

In 2026, after the Lunar New Year holiday, employees will soon have two major public holidays at the end of April. Notably, with careful use of annual leave, many may enjoy up to nine consecutive days off.

For New Year’s 2026, civil servants and public employees in Vietnam will enjoy a four-day break from Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4.