Holiday tourism surges 14.2% to 12 million visitors nationwide
The back-to-back holidays, covering seven days in total, created favourable conditions for travel and leisure, boosting tourism demand nationwide.
Tourists surge during Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, April 30–May 1 holidays
Hanoi received an estimated 1.35 million visitors during the holidays, including more than 248,000 international arrivals (around 175,000 with overnight stays) and over 1.1 million domestic travellers. Total tourism revenue was estimated at over 5 trillion VND (189.7 million USD).
Circus, magic gala celebrates national holidays
According to Director of the Vietnam Circus Federation Tong Toan Thang, the “Three-Region Circus and Magic Gala 2026” will feature nine performances at the Central Circus Theatre in Hanoi.
Vietnamese travellers favour nearby overseas trips, unique experiences for April 30 holiday
According to travel firms and online booking platforms, tourists are shifting away from conventional leisure holidays towards wellness-focused journeys, personalised experiences, and trips that strengthen connections with family and friends.