| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-02-04 | 29 of Lunar New Year | National |
| 2027-02-05 | Lunar New Year's Eve | National |
| 2027-02-06 | Lunar New Year | National |
| 2027-02-07 | Second Day of Lunar New Year | National |
| 2027-02-08 | Third Day of Lunar New Year | National |
| 2027-02-09 | Fourth Day of Lunar New Year | National |
| 2027-02-10 | Fifth Day of Lunar New Year | National |
| 2027-04-16 | Hung Kings' Commemoration Day | National |
| 2027-04-30 | Liberation Day/Reunification Day | National |
| 2027-05-01 | International Labor Day | National |
| 2027-05-03 | International Labor Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-09-02 | National Day | National |
| 2027-09-03 | National Day | National |
How many public holidays does Vietnam have in 2027?
Vietnam has 14 public holidays in 2027: 13 national holidays, 1 substitute day. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 3 September 2027, and no public holiday falls in March, June, July, August, October, November, December. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Vietnam's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Vietnam 2027
Vietnam's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Thu 4 - Wed 10 February: 29 of Lunar New Year (7-day weekend, Thursday 4 February to Wednesday 10 February).
- Fri 16 - Sun 18 April: Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (3-day weekend, Friday 16 April to Sunday 18 April).
- Fri 30 April - Mon 3 May: Liberation Day/Reunification Day (4-day weekend, Friday 30 April to Monday 3 May).
- Thu 2 - Sun 5 September: National Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 2 September to Sunday 5 September).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Vietnam 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 3 May 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for International Labor Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Vietnam: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Vietnam in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Vietnam.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Vietnam (2027)
Our Vietnam public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
National Day
National Day is a country's principal annual celebration of nationhood, often marking independence, unification, the adoption of a constitution, or the birthday of a head of state. The date and the event it commemorates are specific to each country, and in some places several National Days exist. Observances commonly includeofficial ceremonies, military parades, fireworks and cultural performances that highlight national identity.