Vietnam’s Nha Trang beach packed with visitors during National Day holiday
Travel 11:59 31/08/2026Thousands of tourists and local residents flocked to Nha Trang beach in central Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa Province to swim, enjoy the sea breeze, and escape the heat during the September 2 National Day holiday.
Vietnam province seeks longer National Day break for school opening day
Vietnam News 11:26 20/08/2026A proposal from Son La Province, northern Vietnam, seeks to extend the National Day holiday to four days, giving working parents more time to take their children to school for the new academic year.
Vietnam labor federation, ministries back 7-day Lunar New Year break in 2027
Vietnam News 21:49 11/08/2026Vietnam’s labor federation and several ministries have endorsed a proposal for a seven-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2027.
Vietnam ministry backs 7-day Lunar New Year break in 2027
Vietnam News 12:25 08/08/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has endorsed a proposal for a seven-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2027 and a four-day break for Vietnam Culture Day in 2026.
Explainer: Why Tet length is always up for debate in Vietnam
In-Depth 09:51 07/08/2026Every year, the country's hundred million citizens wait for a final prime ministerial decree to settle a high-stakes gamble: exactly how many days the nation will shutter for Tet, its most sacred—and logistically complex—homecoming ritual.
Vietnam records sharp decline in holiday traffic accidents
Vietnam News 11:29 04/05/2026Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department reported that 177 traffic accidents nationwide over the April 30-May 3 holiday killed 95 people and injured 114, down 72 crashes, 35 deaths, and 65 injuries year on year.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes over 1.69mn visitors during 9-day holiday
Travel 10:53 04/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City attracted 1.69 million visitors and generated VND8.7 trillion (US$330 million) in revenue during a nine-day holiday from April 25 to May 3, driven by linked urban, coastal, and eco-tourism offerings and diverse experiences, the municipal tourism department said.
Public employees to enjoy 5-day National Day holiday in Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:48 02/05/2026Vietnam’s public employees will have a five-day break for National Day this year, thanks to adjusted work schedules.
Traffic accidents drop sharply on first day of Vietnam’s Reunification Day holiday
Vietnam News 16:00 01/05/2026Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department reported a significant decline in road accidents nationwide on Thursday, the first day of the four-day holiday marking Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1).
Tourists warned not to climb Ly Son’s iconic stone arch in central Vietnam
Travel 08:10 01/05/2026Authorities in Ly Son Special Zone, an island off Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam, have issued a warning urging visitors not to climb the volcanic rock arch known as To Vo Gate to take photos, citing risks to both tourist safety and the preservation of the national heritage site.
Cold front expected to bring rain, cool weather to northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:52 28/04/2026A cold front is forecast to hit northern Vietnam late on Tuesday, bringing rain and cooler temperatures just ahead of the Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Higher airfares push Vietnamese travelers toward flexible holiday plans
Economy 14:22 28/04/2026A sharp rise in airfares during the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holiday is pushing many Vietnamese passengers to adjust their itineraries–departing earlier or returning later to cut costs and avoid congestion.
