Vietnamese Public Holidays, Tết and National Days
Understand Viet Nam’s 11 paid public holidays, Tết customs, compensatory days, Reunification Day and National Day for confident work and travel planning.
11 min readViet Nam holiday calendar
Public holidays in Viet Nam 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Viet Nam public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 6
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 3
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Viet Nam
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Viet Nam calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. April and September are the busiest months, with 2 listed dates.
Viet Nam holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 9 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayA paid public holiday on January 1 marking the Gregorian New Year in Viet Nam. | Public holiday | — | |
| TếtViet Nam's five-day Lunar New Year public holiday, centred on family reunion, ancestral respect and the beginning of spring. | Public holiday | — | |
| Hùng Kings DayA paid public holiday on the tenth day of the third lunar month honouring the legendary Hùng Kings and Vietnamese origins. | Public holiday | — | |
| Reunification DayA paid public holiday on April 30 commemorating the liberation of the South and national reunification. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labour DayA paid public holiday on May 1 recognising workers and labour solidarity. | Public holiday | — | |
| Vietnamese Family DayA June 28 cultural observance celebrating family responsibility, care and intergenerational connection in Viet Nam. | Cultural observance | — | |
| National DayA two-day paid public holiday centred on September 2, commemorating the 1945 Declaration of Independence. | Public holiday | — | |
| Mid-Autumn FestivalA major lunar cultural festival, especially associated with children, lanterns, mooncakes and family gatherings. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Teachers' DayA November 20 cultural observance when students and communities recognise teachers and education workers. | Cultural observance | — |
Stories behind the dates
Understand Viet Nam holidays and traditions
Go beyond the calendar with editorial guides to public-holiday rules, historical context and the ways people observe important dates.
Sources for Viet Nam holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- vbpl.moj.gov.vnPrimary calendar source
- baochinhphu.vnPrimary calendar source
- xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vnPrimary calendar source