The Ultimate Guide to Vietnam’s Hung King Festival and April 30th – May 1st Holidays in 2022

Celebrating Hung Kings' Festival and the Reunification Day Holiday: Understanding Your Benefits as an Employee.

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April is one of the busiest months for holidays and significant commemorations, including the Hung King’s Commemoration Festival, Southern Liberation Day on April 30th, and International Labor Day on May 1st. Join us in checking the schedule for the Hung King’s Commemoration Festival and the April 30th – May 1st holiday this year.

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1 Hung King’s Commemoration Festival Holiday Schedule

(the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month) is one of the 11 holidays stipulated in the Labor Code, meaning that on this day, employees are entitled to a day off with full pay.

This year, the Hung King’s Commemoration Festival (the 10th of the 3rd lunar month, 2022) falls on Sunday, April 10th, 2022. The specific schedule is as follows:

  • Employees with a two-day weekend (Saturday and Sunday): Get a three-day break from April 9th to 11th, 2022.
  • Employees with a one-day weekend (Sunday only): Get a two-day break from April 10th to 11th, 2022.
  • Officers, civil servants, public employees, and laborers in state agencies, public service units, political organizations, and socio-political organizations: Enjoy a three-day break from April 9th to 11th, 2022.

See also: Five consecutive days off

Hung King’s Commemoration Festival Holiday Schedule

2 April 30th – May 1st Holiday Schedule

Following the Hung King’s Commemoration Festival on the 10th of the third lunar month, workers will have two more major holidays to look forward to this year. Like the Hung King’s Festival, these two days are also stipulated by the Labor Code as paid holidays for workers.

This year, Southern Liberation Day (April 30th) and International Labor Day (May 1st) fall on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Therefore, employees will get to make up for their regular day off on the following working days, i.e., Monday (May 2nd) and Tuesday (May 3rd).

So, employees who usually have a two-day weekend will get four consecutive days off from April 30th to May 3rd. Meanwhile, those who only have Sundays off will get three consecutive days off from April 30th to May 2nd.

If you’re looking for fun places to visit and relax during these holidays, be sure to check out our recommendations for some exciting destinations!

April 30th – May 1st Holiday Schedule

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3 Frequently Asked Questions About Holidays

Are there bonuses for employees during the April 30th and May 1st holidays?

According to the Labor Code, bonuses are monetary rewards given to employees by employers based on business performance or the employees’ work performance. The bonus policy is decided by the employer and publicly announced in the workplace after consulting with the labor collective’s representative organization.

Therefore, bonuses for employees during the April 30th and May 1st holidays are not mandatory and are at the employer’s discretion.

See also: Hung Vuong 2023 for more meaningful commemorations

Are there bonuses for employees during the April 30th and May 1st holidays?

If I work on April 30th and May 1st, will I get a day off in lieu?

The Labor Code only recognizes one case where a day off in lieu is granted: when a holiday coincides with a regular day off. Therefore, if you work on the holidays of April 30th and May 1st, you will be paid for overtime work but will not get a day off in lieu.

However, in reality, employees in some businesses are still accommodated with a day off after a long stretch of work.

Working on April 30th and May 1st: Will I get a day off in lieu?

The above is the latest information on the Hung King’s Commemoration Festival and the April 30th – May 1st holiday schedule for 2022. Make a note of it and plan for an exciting and relaxing holiday with your family.

Frequently asked questions

The Hung King Festival is a traditional Vietnamese holiday that honors the memory of the Hung Kings, who are believed to have founded Vietnam over 4,000 years ago. The festival is a time for Vietnamese people to pay respect to their ancestors and celebrate their rich history and culture.

The Hung King Festival is held annually on the 10th day of the third lunar month, which typically falls in April on the Gregorian calendar. In 2022, the festival was celebrated on April 30th.

The festival features a range of traditional rituals and activities, including ancestral worship, offerings to the Hung Kings, and cultural performances such as folk songs, dances, and games. People also often visit historical sites associated with the Hung Kings, such as the Hung Temple in Phu Tho province.

April 30th marks the day when Vietnam gained its independence from foreign rule in 1975. It is a national holiday known as Liberation Day or Reunification Day, commemorating the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War.

April 30th is a patriotic day in Vietnam, with official ceremonies, parades, and cultural events taking place across the country. People often display the national flag, visit war memorials and pay tribute to those who fought for the country’s independence.

Yes, many businesses and government offices are closed during these holidays. However, tourist attractions and essential services remain open, and it is a popular time for domestic travel within Vietnam.
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