Vietnam Public Holidays in 2026
Public holidays in Vietnam 2026
Vietnam Public Holidays are specific days off in Vietnam marked for particular special events. In the 2026, Vietnamese citizens enjoy 6 major holidays. Visitors from abroad should be mindful of these holidays in Vietnam, as offices and services might be closed, and there could be surcharges for certain services during these times.
Below is the list of Vietnam 2026 National holidays. The Vietnam Immigration Department closes on those days, therefore, no visa approval letters are issued. Kindly check your flight schedule and apply accordingly.
| Day | Weekday | Name of the holiday | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January (1 day) | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Gregorian calendar |
| 14 – 22 February (9 days) | Saturday – Sunday | Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết) | Lunar calendar |
| 25 – 27 April (3 days) | Saturday – Monday | Hung Kings Commemoration Day | Lunar calendar |
| 30 April (1 day) | Thursday | Reunification Day | Gregorian calendar |
| 1 May (3 days) | Friday – Sunday | International Labour Day | Gregorian calendar |
| 28 August – 2 September (5 days) | Saturday – Wednesday | Independence Day | Gregorian calendar |
*ANNOTATE:
1 January 2026 (1 day off): New Year
Vietnam celebrates the Gregorian New Year with a one-day holiday, this time falling on a Wednesday. While it is a break to mark the year’s transition, day-to-day activities before and after remain mostly unchanged. However, there are still countdown events and fireworks celebrations to welcome the New Year in major cities.
14 – 22 February 2026 (9 days off): Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết)
Tet Holiday 2026 (Vietnamese New Year) is the most important occasion. It is a time for family members to come together and celebrate the new lunar year. Tet is celebrated on the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar, and it typically lasts for 7-10 days.
25 – 27 April 2026 (3 day off): Hung Kings Commemoration Day
Hung Kings Commemoration Day is a Vietnamese national holiday celebrated to honor the Hung Kings – the legendary founders of the Vietnamese nation. It is a time for Vietnamese people to pay tribute to their ancestors and to celebrate their national heritage.
30 April 2026 (1 day off): Reunification Day
Reunification Day or Liberation Day is a Vietnamese national holiday celebrated to commemorate the reunification of North and South Vietnam in 1975. It is a time for Vietnamese people to celebrate their national unity and to remember the sacrifices that were made during the war.
1 – 3 May 2026 (3 day off): International Labour Day
International Labour Day is an important holiday for workers around the world. It is a day to celebrate the contributions of workers to society and to demand better working conditions and rights for all people.
28 August – 2 September 2026 (5 day off): Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Vietnam that commemorates the declaration of independence from France in 1945. It is celebrated on September 2nd each year.