This year, the government chose to begin the holiday one day before the official day on September 2 so that it would be spaced apart from the first day of the new school year on September 5.

Vietnamese national flags are seen hung on the streets in Hanoi during the National Day holiday on September 2.

As the holiday will fall on the weekend, it will be a four-day holiday in total as workers will have an extra Monday off.

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs said companies and units which do not allow Saturdays and Sundays off should organize themselves accordingly.

Workers taking part in overtime or overnight work during the holiday should get at least triple their normal wages, the ministry said.

Water returns to Ban Gioc Waterfall in time for holiday

The Ban Gioc Waterfall tourism site in the northern border province of Cao Bang attracted over 10,000 visitors on Sunday after water began to flow at a reportedly-dry local waterfall.

Foreign tourists explore historical sites during holiday break

Foreigners are visiting war-themed museums and historical sites in HCMC to get an insight into Vietnam’s Reunification Day (April 30) while in Hanoi others enjoy a quiet time.

Festivals open nationwide to provide fun and cheers to tourists on public holiday

A series of festivals are being organised across the county on April 28, promising to bring lot of fun and cheers to tourists on the five-day public holiday from April 29 to May 3.

'Extreme' UV levels forecast in HCMC throughout holiday

UV levels in HCMC are forecast to go up to 13, categorized as "extreme" until the end of upcoming five-day holiday.

Various tours and activities to attract tourists during upcoming holiday

Cities and provinces nationwide are offering various tours and activities to attract visitors during the upcoming five-day holiday, on the occasion of the Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30) and International May Day (May 1).

Source: VnExpress