In Vietnam in 2026, the weekend following "Reunification Day" on April 30 and "International Workers' Day" on May 1 meant that eligible workers hada 4-day consecutive holiday from April 30 to May 3The Hung Kings' Commemoration Day holiday fell on April 25–27, just before this period, but the two were not connected into a 9-day holiday.
The correct schedule for 2026
| Period | Details |
|---|---|
| April 25–27 | Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, weekend, and substitute holiday |
| April 28–29 | Regular working days |
| April 30–May 3 | Reunification Day, International Workers' Day, and weekend |
The original article was written as though the substitute holiday on April 27 connected to the April 30–May 1 holiday period, but the 28th and 29th in between were working days. Except for those who took additional leave, this was not an officially continuous extended holiday.
Tourism demand did in fact increase
According to government figures, domestic tourism across both holiday periods reached an estimated approximately 12 million visitors, up 14.2% year-on-year. In popular destinations, some areas saw hotel occupancy rates of 80–100%. Blanket statements such as "cities will be quiet and off the beaten track" or "Hoi An will be less crowded" cannot be made—significant congestion occurred in some locations.
Applying this to future travel plans
If you are visiting around April 30 and May 1, check flights, long-distance buses, trains, and beach resort availability early. Tourist attractions, banks, and government offices may be closed or operating on reduced hours. On the other hand, some restaurants and markets may stay open anticipating crowds, so it is not the case that everything closes at once for the holiday. You will need to check official information for each individual establishment.
Do not fix your budget to a set figure
Travel costs such as "50,000–80,000 yen" or "100,000–180,000 yen" cited in the original article vary greatly depending on departure point, booking timing, baggage, exchange rates, and accommodation standard, and no basis was provided for those figures. It is more accurate to search for flights and accommodation for the same dates and compare the total cost including airport transfers and checked baggage.
Summary
In 2026, the Hung Kings' 3-day holiday and the April 30–May 1 4-day holiday fell close together, but they were not an officially connected 9-day holiday. When traveling during public holidays, rather than relying on the word "hidden gem," it is important to check transport, accommodation, and venue operating hours individually.
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Source:Vietnamese government official holiday information／Tourism results during the holiday period
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