The Official Hung Kings’ Festival and April 30 – May 1 Holiday Schedule 2026 has been determined, with a total of 07 days off for civil servants and public officials. Accordingly, for the Hung Kings’ Festival, employees will have 03 consecutive days off from April 25 to the end of April 27, 2026, and for the April 30 – May 1 holiday, they will have 04 consecutive days off from April 30 to the end of May 3, 2026. The following article by the expert team at Trần & Trần provides detailed information on each specific day off, overtime salary regulations, and professional human resource management guidance to help businesses in Vietnam proactively plan their operations in the second quarter of 2026.
Official Hung Kings’ Festival Holiday Schedule 2026
The Hung Kings’ Festival (the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month) is the opening holiday for the series of major public holidays in the second quarter of 2026 in Vietnam. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 112 of the Labor Code 2019, employees are entitled to fully paid leave on this day.
In 2026, the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month falls on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Since the official holiday coincides with the weekly day off (Sunday), a compensatory leave mechanism will be applied according to Clause 3, Article 111 of the Labor Code 2019. Specifically, the holiday schedule for civil servants, public officials, and employees with a 02-day weekly rest regime (Saturday, Sunday) is as follows:
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Saturday, April 25, 2026: Weekly day off.
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Sunday, April 26, 2026: Official Hung Kings’ Festival holiday.
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Monday, April 27, 2026: Compensatory leave for the holiday coinciding with Sunday.
Thus, in this first holiday period, employees will have 03 consecutive days off. Grasping this precise roadmap helps businesses in Hanoi and across the country proactively arrange standby personnel or temporarily suspend production for machinery maintenance.
Holiday Schedule for April 30 and May 1, 2026, for Public Officials
Following immediately after the Hung Kings’ Festival is the holiday for Victory Day (April 30) and International Labor Day (May 1). These are two important national holidays where all employees are entitled to fully paid leave under the laws of Vietnam.
In 2026, these holidays fall at the end of the week, creating very favorable conditions for long-term rest:
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Victory Day (April 30): Falls on Thursday.
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International Labor Day (May 1): Falls on Friday.
For state agencies and public non-business units applying a 40-hour work week over 5 days, the holiday will connect directly with the two weekend days off. The April 30 and May 1 holiday in 2026 will last for 04 consecutive days, including:
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Thursday (April 30, 2026): Official holiday.
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Friday (May 1, 2026): Official holiday.
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Saturday (May 2, 2026): Weekly day off.
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Sunday (May 3, 2026): Weekly day off.
Employees will begin their leave from Thursday morning and return to normal work on Monday morning, May 4, 2026.
Details of Total Holidays in April and May 2026
The information regarding civil servants and public officials having a total of 07 days off is a combination of the two holiday periods mentioned above. However, businesses should note that this is not one continuous holiday but is divided into two phases with intervening working days.
Based on announcements from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Government, there is currently no policy to swap the 02 mid-week working days (Tuesday, April 28, and Wednesday, April 29) to create a continuous 09-day holiday. Maintaining these intervening working days is necessary to ensure that public services and administrative procedures in Hanoi and other provinces are not stalled for too long.
The summary of the 07-day holiday roadmap is as follows:
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Phase 1: 03 days off (from April 25 to the end of April 27).
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Working Days: 02 days (Tuesday, April 28, and Wednesday, April 29).
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Phase 2: 04 days off (from April 30 to the end of May 3).
This distribution requires production and business units to have an extremely detailed plan for coordinating goods and personnel, especially units related to logistics and import-export, to avoid work congestion during the intervening working days.
Regulations on the 40-Hour Work Week Over 5 Days
The 40-hour work week regime over 5 days (with Saturday and Sunday off each week) is the core basis for determining the 07-day holiday schedule for the public sector. This regulation was issued in Decision 188/1999/QĐ-TTg by the Prime Minister and remains legally valid in 2026.
According to Article 2 of this Decision, when implementing a holiday schedule based on a 5-day work week, administrative and public non-business agencies must ensure:
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Completion of the assigned workload, ensuring that the progress and quality of work are not reduced due to the holidays.
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Strict maintenance of labor discipline, especially during the intervening working days between the two holiday periods.
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No increase in administrative costs or staffing.
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Timely resolution of administrative requests from organizations and individuals, without causing inconvenience to businesses and citizens in Vietnam.
For units that must work 24/24 hours due to the nature of their work, such as health services or security, unit leaders are responsible for arranging shifts to ensure the fair holiday rights of employees based on existing staffing.
Application of the Regime to Enterprises and Private Companies
Unlike civil servants, enterprises and private companies have the right to decide their own holiday schedules based on production and business situations, but they must comply with the basic principles of the Labor Code of Vietnam.
In Article 4 of Decision 188/1999/QĐ-TTg, the Government encourages enterprises, production and business establishments, and international organizations in Vietnam to implement a 40-hour work week over 5 days. If a business applies a 2-day-off-per-week regime, employees will enjoy a 07-day holiday schedule similar to the public sector.
In cases where a business only has 01 day off per week (Sunday), the number of holidays will be fewer:
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Hung Kings’ Festival: Off on Sunday (April 26) and compensatory leave on Monday (April 27).
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April 30 – May 1: Off on Thursday and Friday. Business owners must notify employees of the specific holiday schedule at least 30 days in advance to ensure transparency and help staff plan their personal schedules.
Salary Entitlements When Working on Public Holidays in 2026
The issue of wages for employees working during holidays is an important part of labor relations management. Businesses must comply with Article 98 of the Labor Code 2019 to avoid legal disputes and the risk of being fined.
Calculation of Daytime Overtime Pay on Holidays
When employees work on official public holidays (April 26, April 30, May 1), the salary must be paid at least 300% of the normal daily wage. The total actual income of the employee on this day will include:
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100% of the holiday salary (as employees receive full pay for holidays by law).
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300% overtime pay. Thus, an employee working on an official holiday will receive a total of 400% of the salary of a normal working day. Note that the compensatory leave day (Monday, April 27) is also considered a paid holiday; therefore, if working on this day, the holiday overtime regime also applies.
Nighttime Overtime Pay on Holidays
In case employees work night shifts on a holiday, the salary calculation is more complex to compensate for labor under special conditions:
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Night work pay is at least an additional 30% of the normal daily wage.
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Overtime pay at night on a holiday is an additional 20% of the salary calculated based on the daytime holiday work pay. Businesses in Hanoi should publicly disclose this calculation in their internal labor regulations to ensure transparent benefits for staff, thereby boosting the morale of the standby team.
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Importance of Legal Consultation in Business Management During Holidays
A long holiday period is a sensitive time for businesses in terms of managing personnel and protecting core values. The companionship of experts from Trần & Trần will help businesses operate safely throughout this period.
HR Compliance and Salary Audits
Arranging holiday schedules and paying holiday bonuses can easily lead to misunderstandings between employees and employers. Businesses need to review collective labor agreements and internal labor regulations to ensure that holiday notices do not violate previous commitments. Legal consultation will help businesses in Hanoi draft standard administrative documents, clearly stating the 300% salary rights for those on standby, thereby building a professional and law-abiding work environment.
Protecting Intellectual Property Assets During Shutdowns
During the 04-day holiday from April 30 to May 1, when offices in Vietnam are temporarily closed, the risk of trade secret leaks or trademark infringement from competitors always exists. Trần & Trần provides continuous intellectual property rights monitoring and protection services, even when state management agencies are on holiday. We ensure that all infringements in the Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar markets are recorded and handled promptly to protect the maximum interests of our clients.
Advice for Businesses in Q2 2026 Operational Planning
To ensure the holiday period goes smoothly without affecting overall business efficiency, enterprises should perform several strategic preparation steps:
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Early Holiday Notification: Post the holiday schedule at the headquarters in Hanoi and branches at least 15 days in advance so that employees can proactively plan for their families.
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Complete Administrative Tasks Before the Holiday: Take advantage of the two intervening working days (April 28 and April 29) to complete bank transactions, file intellectual property applications, or settle taxes. Do not let important tasks accumulate over the 04-day holiday.
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Ensure Warehouse Security: Before entering the long holiday, businesses need to re-check fire protection systems and security at production facilities to avoid unfortunate risks during the holiday period.
Conclusion
The Official Hung Kings’ Festival and April 30 – May 1 Holiday Schedule 2026, with a total of 07 days off (divided into two phases), is important information that helps employees and businesses in Vietnam balance work and rest. Strict compliance with the 300% salary regulations and compensatory leave regimes not only ensures compliance with labor laws but also contributes to building a strong corporate culture. Simultaneously, this is also a time when businesses need to pay special attention to administrative risk management and the protection of intellectual property rights.
Investing in compliance with labor laws and protecting intellectual property assets right from the stage of finalizing a business plan is a strategic decision, helping businesses stay proactive against market fluctuations and unfair competition. Please establish your rights professionally to ensure that all creative ideas are legally recognized and optimally protected.
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