The holiday arrangements for the commemoration anniversary of the Hung Kings, the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30), and International Workers’ Day (May 1) in 2026 will continue to be implemented in accordance with existing regulations.
The information was announced by Mr. Vu Trong Binh, Director General of the Employment Department under the Ministry of Home Affairs, at a press conference held by the Central Steering Committee for the Month of Action on Occupational Safety and Hygiene on April 3.
In accordance with the Labor Code, employees are entitled to one day off for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day (the 10th day of the third lunar month). In 2026, this day falls on a Sunday (April 26). As it coincides with the weekend, employees will be granted a compensatory day off on Monday (April 27). As a result, the Hung Kings Commemoration Day holiday will last three consecutive days, from Saturday (April 25) through Monday (April 27).
Meanwhile, the public holidays marking the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) fall on Thursday and Friday, respectively. For employees who do not work on Saturdays, the holiday period will extend to four consecutive days, from April 30 through May 3.
Accordingly, following the Hung Kings Commemoration Day holiday, employees will return to work as usual on April 28 and 29.
According to Mr. Vu Trong Binh, the holiday schedule for 2026 had been agreed upon by the Government and officially announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs in October 2025.
The process of formulating the holiday calendar was conducted in compliance with the provisions of the Labor Code, with consultations sought from ministries, central agencies, and trade union organizations at all levels. To date, both the Government and the Ministry of Home Affairs have reached a consensus that there is no new policy regarding any adjustment to the announced 2026 holiday schedule.
The Government’s decisions on public holiday and Tet holiday schedules apply only to the public sector, including officials, civil servants, and public employees.
For the business sector, the arrangement of leave is implemented in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code. Accordingly, employers and employees may reach flexible agreements on holiday schedules, including the swapping of working days and days off.
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