Hanoi, March 5 -- Workers in Vietnam will enjoy a five-day break from April 30 to May 4 for the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers' Day (May 1) this year.

The Government is recommending public employers arrange their working schedules to swap out working on Saturday, April 26, for the day off on May 2.In early April, workers in Vietnam will also enjoy a day off for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day (the 10th day of the third lunar month), which falls on April 7 (Monday).

Businesses and agencies that do not have fixed day-offs on Saturday and Sunday are directed to adjust their plans and schedules to ensure appropriate breaks for their employees.

Due to work requirements, employers may proactively request their staff ...