Public Holidays in Vietnam (2026)
7 public holidays and 20 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Vietnam
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 7
- Observances
- 20
- Next Holiday
- Hung Kings Commemorations (Sun, Apr 26)
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 next public holiday in Vietnam?
- The next public holiday is Hung Kings Commemorations on Sun, Apr 26.
- 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.