Public Holidays in Vietnam
Statutory public holidays in Vietnam, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Vietnam at a glance
Vietnam’s public holidays centre on Tet, the lunar new year, which brings the longest break and the world’s largest annual migration of motorbikes. Several other dates are fixed national anniversaries.
Because Tet follows the lunar calendar, it falls between late January and mid-February, and businesses close for a week or more.
Vietnam public holidays 2026
Vietnam has 12 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Lunar New Year's Eve | Feb 16Mon | National |
| Lunar New Year | Feb 17Tue | National |
| Second Day of Lunar New Year | Feb 18Wed | National |
| Third Day of Lunar New Year | Feb 19Thu | National |
| Fourth Day of Lunar New Year | Feb 20Fri | National |
| Hung Kings' Commemoration Day | Apr 26Sun | National |
| Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (observed) | Apr 27Mon | Substitute |
| Liberation Day/Reunification Day | Apr 30Thu | National |
| International Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| National Day | Sep 1Tue | National |
| National Day | Sep 2Wed | National |
Showing 12 of 12 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Vietnam
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Vietnam.
Hanoi
A capital of tree-lined lakes, a French old quarter and street-food pavements.
Ho Chi Minh City
A fast commercial city of skyscrapers, markets and reminder museums.
Da Nang
A coastal city of beaches, bridges and the marble mountains nearby.
Hoi An
A lantern-lit trading port of yellow shophouses and a riverside market.
Hue
The former imperial capital, with a citadel, royal tombs and river boats.
Da Lat
A cool hill station of pine forests, lakes and French villas.
Top attractions in Vietnam
The places that draw most visitors to Vietnam.
Ha Long Bay
Nearly 2,000 limestone islands rising from emerald water in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Hoi An Ancient Town
A preserved port town of Chinese and Japanese merchants' houses.
Imperial City of Hue
A walled citadel of palaces and temples on the Perfume River.
Phong Nha Cave
A national park holding some of the world's largest cave passages.
Sapa
Terraced rice valleys and hill-tribe villages in the far north.
Mekong Delta
A water world of floating markets, canals and fruit orchards.
Festivals, food and getting around Vietnam
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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International New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Valentine's Day
Falls on Feb 14
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Vietnamese New Year's Eve
Falls on Feb 16
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Vietnamese New Year
Falls on Feb 17
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Tet holiday
Falls on Feb 18
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Tet holiday
Falls on Feb 19
Food & drink
Getting around
Trains run the length of the country, sleeper buses cover most routes, and domestic flights are cheap and frequent.
Travelling around Vietnam’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Vietnam tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Vietnam's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year โ and the busiest.
Vietnam public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Vietnam have?
Vietnam has 12 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Vietnam is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Vietnam's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Vietnam typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Vietnam?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Vietnam?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Vietnam
School term dates in Vietnam
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.