Public Holidays in Vietnam (2026)
7 public holidays and 20 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Vietnam
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 7
- Observances
- 20
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Tue, Feb 3 | Communist Party of Viet Nam Foundation Anniversary | Observance |
| Tue, Feb 10 | Kitchen guardians | Observance |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Vietnamese New Year Holidays | Public |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Vietnamese New Year | Public |
| Sat, Feb 21 | Victory of Ngọc Hồi-Đống Đa | Observance |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Lantern Festival | Observance |
| Sun, Mar 8 | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Tue, Apr 21 | Vietnam Book Day | Observance |
| Sun, Apr 26 | Hung Kings Commemorations | Public |
| Thu, Apr 30 | Day of liberating the South for national reunification | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Thu, May 7 | Dien Bien Phu Victory Day | Observance |
| Tue, May 19 | President Ho Chi Minh's Birthday | Observance |
| Sun, May 31 | Buddha's Birthday | Observance |
| Mon, Jun 1 | International Children's Day | Observance |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Mid-year Festival | Observance |
| Sun, Jun 28 | Vietnamese Family Day | Observance |
| Mon, Jul 27 | Remembrance Day | Observance |
| Wed, Aug 19 | August Revolution Commemoration Day | Observance |
| Thu, Aug 27 | Ghost Festival | Observance |
| Wed, Sep 2 | National Day | Public |
| Fri, Sep 25 | Mid-Autumn Festival | Observance |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Capital Liberation Day | Observance |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Vietnamese Women's Day | Observance |
| Fri, Nov 20 | Vietnamese Teacher's Day | Observance |
| Tue, Dec 22 | National Defence Day | Observance |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Vietnam have in 2026?
- Vietnam has 7 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Vietnam?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.