{"id":4205,"date":"2025-05-07T21:46:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T09:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/?p=4205"},"modified":"2025-05-07T21:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T09:46:19","slug":"vietnam-public-holidays-explained-how-many-days-off-do-you-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/vietnam-public-holidays-explained-how-many-days-off-do-you-get\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam Public Holidays Explained: How Many Days Off Do You Get?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hey there holiday lovers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant here. I’ve noticed a lot of you asking “how many public holidays are there in Vietnam?” – especially folks planning trips or expats moving to this beautiful country. Well, grab some egg coffee and let me break it down for you in this complete guide!<\/p>\n

Vietnam officially has 13 public holidays<\/b> each year, but here’s the fun part – the actual number of days off can vary depending on how weekends fall. These holidays blend traditional lunar calendar festivals with modern national celebrations, giving you this awesome cultural mix that makes Vietnam so special.<\/p>\n

The Complete List of Vietnam’s Public Holidays <\/h2>\n

Let’s go through them one by one so you can mark your calendar:
\n1. T\u1ebft Nguy\u00ean \u0110\u00e1n<\/b> (Lunar New Year) – 5 days (Yes! Vietnam goes big for T\u1ebft!)
\n2. Hung Kings’ Festival – 1 day (mid-April, honors ancient rulers)
\n3. Reunification Day – April 30 (fall of Saigon in 1975)
\n4. International Workers’ Day – May 1 (right after Reunification Day – sweet back-to-back holidays!)
\n5. National Day – September 2 (Vietnam’s independence declaration)
\nPlus those single-day lunar festivals that float each year like:
\n– Gi\u1ed7 T\u1ed5 H\u00f9ng V\u01b0\u01a1ng
\n– Buddha’s Birthday
\n– Mid-Autumn Festival (mostly celebrated by kids but still charming)<\/p>\n

What You Need To Know About Vietnam’s Holiday Schedule<\/h2>\n

Three things that surprise most newcomers:
\n1. T\u1ebft is the BIG one<\/b> – The whole country basically shuts down for a week as everyone visits family. Book flights early!
\n2. Make-up days<\/b> – If a holiday falls on weekend? You might get a make-up weekday off (nice perk!)
\n3. Regional differences<\/b> – Some areas like Hue add local festivals you won’t find on national calendars<\/p>\n

Pro tip from your Holiday Little Assistant: Download a Vietnam holiday app or check our website’s annual updates. Those lunar dates shift every year – you don’t want to plan that Ha Long Bay cruise only to find everything’s closed for T\u1ebft!<\/p>\n

So there you have it – 13 official holidays with bonuses depending on the year. Whether you’re planning a vacation or just curious, understanding Vietnam’s holiday rhythm helps you experience the country at its most lively (or avoid shutdown periods).<\/p>\n

FAQpro Thank you for reading! Now you’re a pro at Vietnam’s holiday calendar. Want to know which holidays have the best street food or craziest parades? Hit us up – your Holiday Little Assistant lives for these questions!<\/p>\n

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