The Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and April 30 – May 1 holiday in 2026 spans several consecutive days, marking one of the most vibrant early-summer travel peaks of the year. This period sees a significant surge in demand for travel, leisure, and experiential tourism nationwide, particularly toward coastal and heritage destinations.
In response, Vietnam Airlines Group (including Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and VASCO) has proactively increased capacity across its entire network, offering nearly 1.12 million seats on approximately 5,500 flights—an increase of over 15% compared to the same period last year. Frequencies have been expanded on key trunk routes and major tourism destinations, ensuring seamless connectivity throughout the extended holiday.
Notably, routes connecting Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang—Vietnam’s primary tourism corridors—have seen seat capacity rise by nearly 30% compared to regular levels, while the Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City route has increased by around 12%. At the same time, popular destinations such as Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Hue, and Quy Nhon have also been reinforced with additional frequencies, further enhancing accessibility across the network.
On the international front, Vietnam Airlines Group is expected to operate nearly 1,700 flights with approximately 390,000 seats, representing increases of 13.4% in flights and 14.4% in seat capacity compared to the same period in 2025. These figures reflect a strong recovery and continued growth in international travel demand during the peak season.
Amid this vibrant holiday rhythm, Da Nang emerges as a standout summer destination, with flight frequencies to the city significantly increased. From the moment aircraft descend along the coastline, the journey to Da Nang becomes more than just travel—it is the beginning of a complete holiday experience, where visitors can effortlessly access the sea, heritage, and the rich cultural rhythms of Central Vietnam.
Da Nang Holiday Experience Guide for Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and April 30 – May 1 – A Journey to Return to Origin
Each early-summer holiday season, Da Nang enters its most radiant time of the year, where blue seas, golden sunshine, and a festive atmosphere spread across the city. In 2026, the extended holiday offers visitors the opportunity to embrace a complete journey—where every experience goes beyond sightseeing to become a meaningful connection with nature, culture, and local life.
A highlight of the season is a dynamic series of festivals and events from late April to early May. The Da Nang Ao Dai Festival 2026 (April 23 – May 26) opens the season with fashion shows, parades, creative showcases, and immersive check-in spaces celebrating the elegance of ao dai in contemporary life. This is followed by the Sac Sua Huong Tra Festival (April 24–25), glowing with the golden hues of blooming sua flowers.
From April 25 to May 3, the Da Nang Pizza Festival at East Sea Park brings a vibrant seaside culinary and entertainment atmosphere, alongside the Co Co River Festival offering poetic river and countryside experiences. Traditional cultural activities continue with the 555th Anniversary Festival of Tra Kieu Village and the Swallow Nest Craft Ancestral Commemoration (April 26), the “Ride the Waves of Summer” Sea Swimming Competition (April 27), and culminate in the Heritage & Light Festival (April 30) at Hoi An Memories Island. The journey extends into early May with the Stone Craft Ancestral Festival and the “Blooming Craft Heritage” event, offering vivid insights into traditional villages and heritage values.
From these festive spaces, the journey of “Da Nang return to origin” unfolds through layered experiences. Visitors can touch the heritage in Hoi An, My Son, and traditional craft villages; embrace tranquility at the Marble Mountains and within museum spaces; and especially connect with nature as Da Nang’s beach season reaches its most beautiful moment at Son Tra, My Khe, Non Nuoc, and Nam O—where sunlight, sea breeze, and vibrant blue horizons define the essence of summer.
This journey is completed with coastal resort experiences—from waking up to the sound of waves to enjoying sunset dinners by the sea—transforming each trip into not just a holiday, but a meaningful return to the original values of the destination.
DA NANG TOURISM PROMOTION CENTER
