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According to information from the Ministry of Home Affairs, civil servants and public employees will have a five-day National Day holiday in 2026, including September 2, 2026, with the day before (September 1, 2026) adjacent. The working Monday, August 31, 2026, will be swapped to Saturday, August 22, 2026. When weekend days are included, the holiday for this group runs from Saturday, August 29, to Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
The five-day break consists of two public holidays, two weekends, and one swapped day. The arrangement is designed to ensure the holiday is not interrupted by the working Monday, August 31, 2026, making it easier for workers to plan rest, travel, or time to return home.
For workers in enterprises, employers will determine the 2026 National Day leave schedule, including September 2, 2026, and selecting one of the adjacent days (September 1, 2026, or September 3, 2026). Enterprises are required to notify workers at least 30 days in advance. The Ministry also encourages units and employers to adopt a holiday arrangement similar to that of civil servants and to make scheduling more favorable for workers.
With National Day on September 2, travelers are encouraged to consider itineraries with deeper historical significance, including places connected to Vietnam’s independence history.
Hanoi is highlighted as a key destination. On September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square, founding the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. During National Day, recommended sites include the Ba Dinh area, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda for families, student groups, or visitors seeking the historical atmosphere in the capital.
Another Hanoi stop mentioned is No. 48 Hang Ngang, where Ho Chi Minh wrote the Declaration of Independence. The site currently includes exhibition spaces, a working room, a reception room, the Central Party meeting room, and the Ho Chi Minh memorial room. Located in the Old Quarter, visitors can combine a trip to 48 Hang Ngang with Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter, Dong Xuan Market, or other museums in the inner city.
If travelers have more time, Tan Trao in Tuyen Quang is recommended. At Tan Trao Temple, on August 16–17, 1945, Ho Chi Minh convened the National Congress to establish the Provisional Government and lead the revolutionary movement of the Vietnamese people. The provincial information portal of Tuyen Quang also notes that Tan Trao was once selected as the Capital of the Liberation Zone and served as a revolutionary base.
A Tan Trao itinerary can be combined with Tan Trao Temple, the banyan tree of Tan Trao, Na Nua hut, and Hong Thai communal house. The route is described as suitable for a 2-day 1-night or 3-day 2-night trip from Hanoi—close enough to be convenient, but long enough to make the 2/9 holiday different from ordinary breaks.
With a five-day break, families may also consider farther destinations such as Cao Bang, including the Pac Bo Historical Site. From Pac Bo, visitors can combine visits to Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Mat Than Mountain, or ethnic villages in Cao Bang. The itinerary is presented as a mix of historical significance and natural scenery.
In central Vietnam, Hue is mentioned as a destination linked to the historical trajectory before Independence. Another option is the Kim Liên Historical Site in Nam Dan, Nghe An, described by the National Tourism Authority as connected to Ho Chi Minh’s birthplace and as preserving many artifacts and documents about his life.
For families with young children, the Kim Liên trip is described as offering gentle yet meaningful educational value during National Day.
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