Public holidays in Vietnam 2026 and 2027: dates, days off and what closes
Vietnam's official days off for 2026 and 2027: Tet, Hung Kings' Day, 30 April and 1 May, National Day and the new 24 November holiday, Vietnamese Culture Day. What closes and how to plan your trip.
Short answer: Vietnam has 12 paid public holidays a year. The big one is Tet, the Lunar New Year: it fell on 17 February in 2026 and will fall on 6 February in 2027. From 2026 there is also a new day off on 24 November, Vietnamese Culture Day, first observed on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
Which holidays in Vietnam are days off?
Article 112 of Vietnam's 2019 Labour Code sets the list: New Year's Day on 1 January (1 day), Tet (5 days), Hung Kings' Commemoration Day on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month (1 day), Reunification Day on 30 April (1 day), Labour Day on 1 May (1 day) and National Day on 2 September (2 days: 2 September plus an adjacent day). That makes 11. The twelfth is 24 November: on 24 April 2026 Vietnam's National Assembly made it Vietnamese Culture Day with a paid day off, effective from 1 July 2026.
What are the days off in Vietnam in 2026?
The dates below are the government schedule for civil servants. Private companies give the same holidays but choose their own option for Tet and 2 September (see below).
| Holiday | Date | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January | 1 January |
| Tet (Lunar New Year) | Tuesday 17 February | 14 to 22 February, 9 days in a row |
| Hung Kings' Day | Sunday 26 April | 25 to 27 April, day off moved to Monday |
| 30 April and 1 May | Thursday and Friday | 30 April to 3 May |
| National Day | Wednesday 2 September | 29 August to 2 September, with Saturday 22 August worked in exchange for 31 August |
| Vietnamese Culture Day | Tuesday 24 November | 24 November; Monday 23 November is a working day |
What are the days off in Vietnam in 2027?
The government approved the Tet and 2 September schedule for 2027 on 2 October 2026; the Ministry of Home Affairs published the details on 10 October.
| Holiday | Date | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January | 1 January |
| Tet (Lunar New Year) | Saturday 6 February | 4 to 10 February, 7 days in a row |
| Hung Kings' Day | Friday 16 April | 16 April; any day swaps not announced yet |
| 30 April and 1 May | Friday and Saturday | day swaps not announced yet |
| National Day | Thursday 2 September | 2 to 5 September |
| Vietnamese Culture Day | Wednesday 24 November | 24 November |
The April and May swaps are usually announced in spring. We will update the table when the decision comes out.
How long is the Tet holiday?
Civil servants were off from 14 to 22 February for Tet 2026 and will be off from 4 to 10 February for Tet 2027. A private company picks one of three options for how many holiday days fall before and after the Lunar New Year, and must tell staff at least 30 days ahead. So a shop, café or rental place may close a day or two earlier or later than government offices — ask the place you plan to use.
What is closed in Vietnam during Tet?
Government offices, immigration offices and Vietnamese consular services are closed during Tet, so you cannot extend a visa or sort out paperwork on those days. Banks are commercial companies and each posts its own Tet schedule on its website, usually in January. Many family cafés, markets and workshops shut for several days while the owners visit relatives. Tip: withdraw cash and finish any paperwork before the holiday, and book buses and trains for those days early — millions of people travel across the country. How to get cash: see ATMs in Nha Trang; bank addresses are in the Banks section.
Is it worth visiting Vietnam during Tet?
Yes, if you want to see the holiday itself: streets full of flowers and lanterns, family feasts and fireworks on Lunar New Year's Eve. The downside: some cafés and shops are closed, and transport and rooms need booking early. If you need paperwork, a bank or a repair, plan it before or after Tet. Weather month by month: When to go to Nha Trang.
Which holidays in Vietnam are not days off?
The Mid-Autumn Festival (Tet Trung Thu, 15th day of the 8th lunar month) fell on 25 September 2026: children's lantern parades and mooncakes in every shop. Vu Lan, the Buddhist day for honouring parents (15th day of the 7th lunar month), was on 27 August 2026, when pagodas are busy. Both are normal working days: banks, shops and government offices are open.
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FAQ
When is Tet in 2027? Saturday 6 February 2027. Civil servants are off from 4 to 10 February.
When was Tet in 2026? Tuesday 17 February 2026. Civil servants were off from 14 to 22 February.
What is the 24 November holiday in Vietnam? Vietnamese Culture Day. The National Assembly created it on 24 April 2026 as a paid day off; it is first observed on 24 November 2026.
How many public holidays does Vietnam have? Twelve: 11 under the 2019 Labour Code plus 24 November from 2026. If a holiday falls on a weekend, the day off moves to a working day.
Are banks open during Tet? Bank branches close for the holiday, and each bank publishes its schedule on its website. Withdraw cash before Tet starts.
Can I extend my visa during Tet? No: immigration offices are closed. Apply early — see Vietnam visa.
When is the Mid-Autumn Festival in 2026? 25 September 2026. It is a working day with no day off.
Sources and checks
List of public holidays: Article 112 of Vietnam's 2019 Labour Code (summary on LuatVietnam). Vietnamese Culture Day on 24 November: National Assembly decision of 24 April 2026 (Tuổi Trẻ). Tet and 2 September days off in 2026: Ministry of Home Affairs announcement (Vietnam News, 17 October 2025). Hung Kings' Day, 30 April and 1 May 2026: Ha Tinh provincial portal. The 24 November 2026 day off and the Tet 2027 schedule: Government Office letter No. 10065/VPCP-KGVX of 2 October 2026 (VietnamPlus) and the Ministry of Home Affairs announcement (Báo Lào Cai, 10 October 2026). Hung Kings' Day 2027: Báo Lào Cai. Mid-Autumn 2026: VTC News; Vu Lan 2026: VOV. We opened all pages on 1 November 2026; links below.