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Vietnam Public Holidays

Vietnam observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Overview

Vietnam observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.

Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.

Explore the holiday calendar for Vietnam by year below.

2026 holidays

A quick look at upcoming holidays in Vietnam.

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Apr 30ThursdayReunification Day
May 1FridayLabour Day
Sep 2WednesdayNational Day

Holiday calendar by year

Years are listed in ascending order.

About public holidays in Vietnam

HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for Vietnam by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.

Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and government offices close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.

Our Vietnam listing covers nationally recognized public holidays in our dataset. Open a year calendar for the full dated list.

Major public holidays in 2026

These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 Vietnam calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.

Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include Our 2026 dataset lists four national public holidays; see the year table if coverage expands. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.

  • New Year's Day1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year in Vietnam.
  • Reunification Day30 April 2026. Reunification Day on 30 April, a core national public holiday.
  • Labour Day1 May 2026. International Workers' Day, observed nationwide.
  • National Day2 September 2026. National Day on 2 September, marking independence.

Planning around holidays

Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.

  • Late April and early May: Reunification Day and Labour Day often create a short holiday cluster.
  • September: National Day is a major autumn anchor for events and travel.
  • Year-end: New Year's Day opens the next calendar year; confirm dates on the year view.

Plan Your Year Around VN Holidays

Calendar Tool

View Vietnam holidays in calendar mode

Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.

Frequently asked questions