On April 7, a representative of the Confederation said it would consult union members and employees on a plan to adjust the schedule of the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30 - May 1 holiday, with the aim of creating a more continuous break.

Speaking to the press, Vice President of the Confederation Ngo Duy Hieu said that in recent times, many grassroots unions, workers, as well as officials and civil servants have suggested studying options to swap holiday dates between major occasions to better facilitate rest, travel and work arrangements.

According to Hieu, the trade union will gather broad feedback from workers, while reviewing relevant legal regulations and consulting the Ministry of Home Affairs before making any formal proposal.

The consultation will be conducted through the organisation’s social media channels, targeting a wide range of union members and workers nationwide.

In 2026, the Hung Kings Commemoration Day (the 10th day of the third lunar month) falls on Sunday, April 26. Under current regulations, employees are entitled to a compensatory day off on Monday, April 27. However, based on production realities, some businesses have proposed moving the compensatory day to April 29 or May 2 to connect it with the April 30 - May 1 holiday, thereby creating a longer break.

If current regulations remain unchanged, workers following a one-day-per-week rest schedule would still have to work on Saturday, resulting in a fragmented holiday period and making it difficult to plan rest, travel or visits home.

“In some cases, granting compensatory leave immediately after a weekend holiday still presents limitations. Therefore, it is necessary to gather workers’ opinions to provide a basis for considering a suitable proposal,” Ngo Duy Hieu emphasised.

Earlier, on April 3, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that there is no policy to merge the two April holiday periods, and that public holidays will be implemented in accordance with the Labour Code. Accordingly, the 2026 holiday schedule includes one day off for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and two days off for the April 30 - May 1 holiday. This schedule applies to officials, civil servants and public-sector employees.

About three weeks before the Hung Kings holiday, some private-sector companies proactively introduced flexible arrangements such as swapping working days or using annual leave to connect the two holidays, allowing workers to take breaks of up to eight to nine days. However, many businesses continue to follow existing regulations, granting only one day off for the Hung Kings holiday and two days for April 30 - May 1.

This year, as the Hung Kings Commemoration Day falls on Sunday (April 26), workers receive a compensatory day off on Monday (April 27). Those working under a two-day weekend schedule will enjoy a three-day break from Saturday (April 25) through Monday (April 27). Meanwhile, those with a one-day weekly rest (Sunday) will have a two-day holiday from April 26 to 27.

Vu Diep