In 2026, the Hung Kings Commemoration Day holiday will last three days, from April 25 to April 27. After that, the Reunification Day and International Workers' Day break will last four days, from April 30 to May 3. Many people have taken an additional two days off to enjoy a nine-day holiday, similar in length to the Tet holiday.

The trend of “booking early to secure better prices” has become much clearer than in previous years, according to Ho Xuan Phuc, director of Hanotours.

Trang An Travel recorded a 40 percent increase in early inquiries for the Hung Kings' holiday and the April 30 holiday compared to the same period last year. Vietluxtour and BestPrice Travel all stated that the demand for late April tours appeared early, immediately after Tet.

Guests who follow the official holiday schedule prioritize short-haul Asian tours (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, etc), road tours to China, or domestic flight-hotel combos.

Nguyen Huu Cuong, General Director of Trang An Travel, said that Southeast Asian tours start from VND13 million, and road tours to China from VND4 million.

For the group of guests taking leave to extend their holiday, air tours to China, South Korea, and Japan are of much greater interest. Bui Thanh Tu, Marketing Director of BestPrice Travel, said that 60-70 percent of outbound tours departing for the Hung Kings' and April 30 holidays have been fully booked.

At Hanotours, tours to South Korea, Japan and Taiwan, as well as popular Chinese destinations such as Beijing–Shanghai and Shanghai–Wuzhen, have been nearly 100 percent booked. Tours departing on April 24–25 to Russia, the US and Australia (with direct flights) have also been fully reserved early.

Travelers are increasingly prioritizing tours without shopping stops and those offering richer travel experiences.

In the domestic market, as the early summer season begins, coastal destinations are especially attractive. Flight-and-hotel combos to Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Quy Nhon and Phu Yen are being booked early. 

Travel combos to Phu Quoc during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and April 30 holidays this year have dropped sharply compared with previous years, easing cost pressure for travelers.

Previously, during peak summer travel or holidays, high airfare was a major barrier for domestic tourists traveling to Phu Quoc. At times, the round-trip fare for Hanoi - Phu Quoc reached VND10-12 million, making domestic tourists switch to more affordable destinations.

However, according to many travel businesses such as Lu Hanh Viet, Silver Sky, Hanotours, and Vietkingtravel, flight and hotel combos in Phu Quoc are decreasing by about 30 percent compared to the previous year.

Tourists can choose a 4-day, 3-night package including round-trip flights between Hanoi and Phu Quoc, and stay at 3 or 4-star hotels with prices from VND5.2-VND5.7 million per person, departing between April 25 and April 30. If counting in the costs of sightseeing and dining, tourists spend about VND8.5-VND9 million in total.

According to the local tourism agency, Phu Quoc welcomed about 510,000 visitors in November 2025 alone, nearly 50 percent higher than the same period the previous year. Total arrivals in 2025 are estimated at about 8.3 million, including around 1.86 million international visitors. These figures highlight Phu Quoc’s growing appeal on Vietnam’s tourism map, especially as travelers increasingly prefer “all-in-one” destinations for short holidays.

For other domestic destinations, travel companies recommend booking tours or combos early to secure better prices and suitable itineraries. During peak holidays, hotel room rates and airfare can rise quickly, sometimes up to 50 percent higher than on normal days.

Last year, during the five-day April 30–May 1 holiday from April 30 to May 4, 2025, Vietnam’s tourism sector served about 10.5 million visitors, up 31.2 percent compared with the same period in 2024.

HCMC welcomed an estimated 1.95 million visitors, double the figure from the same period in 2024. International arrivals reached about 120,000, up 2.2 times year-on-year.

Hanoi welcomed more than 875,000 visitors during the same period, up nearly 19 percent year-on-year. 

Ngoc Ha