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.

As January 1, 2026 falls on a Thursday, Vietnamese workers across public and private sectors will be entitled to a single day off with full pay, in accordance with the Labor Code.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a nine-day holiday for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) – Vietnam’s largest traditional celebration.

From the UK to Cuba and China, media outlets highlighted Vietnam’s military showcase and spirit of national pride.

Stories of devotion, patriotism, and quiet strength emerged amid the grandeur of Vietnam’s parade.

A symbolic reunion of the SE1 and SE4 trains marks 50 years since Vietnam’s national reunification.