Vietnam Public Holidays 2026
Vietnam has 12 statutory public holiday days in 2026 across six key dates, including the newly added Vietnamese Cultural Day (Nov 24). The 9-day Tet break runs Feb 14–22. National Day gets an extended 5-day holiday (Aug 29–Sep 2) with a make-up workday on Aug 22. New Year's Day falls on Thursday with a 4-day break (Jan 1–4, make-up workday Jan 10).
At a glance
Vietnam has 18 official public holidays (18 days off) in 2026 and 5 long weekends; the longest break is Tet (Lunar New Year) (Feb 14 – 22, 9 days), with 2 make-up workdays.
| Public holidays | 18 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 18 |
| Longest break | Tet (Lunar New Year) · 9 days (Feb 14 – 22) |
| Long weekends | 5 |
| Make-up workdays | 2 |
Some weekend dates are officially worked to create longer holiday breaks (make-up workdays). See the make-up workday table below for exact dates.
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), New Year's Day Holiday (January 2, 2026), Tet Eve (February 14, 2026), Tet Eve Day 2 (February 15, 2026), Tet Day 1 (Lunar New Year) (February 16, 2026), Tet Day 2 (February 17, 2026), Tet Day 3 (February 18, 2026), Tet Day 4 (February 19, 2026), Tet Day 5 (February 20, 2026), Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (April 26, 2026), Hung Kings' Day (in lieu) (April 27, 2026), Reunification Day (April 30, 2026), International Labour Day (May 1, 2026), National Day Holiday (August 29, 2026), National Day Holiday (August 30, 2026), National Day Holiday (swapped) (August 31, 2026), National Day (September 1, 2026), National Day (September 2, 2026), Vietnamese Cultural Day (November 24, 2026)
Vietnam public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayThursday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| January 2, 2026 | Friday | New Year's Day HolidayExtra day for a 4-day break; make-up workday on Jan 10 (Sat).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 14, 2026 | Saturday | Tet EveStart of the 9-day Tet break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Tet Eve Day 2Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Tet Day 1 (Lunar New Year)Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Tet Day 2Lunar New Year's Day (Mùng 1).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Tet Day 3Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 19, 2026 | Thursday | Tet Day 4Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 20, 2026 | Friday | Tet Day 5Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 26, 2026 | Sunday | Hung Kings' Commemoration DaySunday — observed in lieu on Mon Apr 27.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 27, 2026 | Monday | Hung Kings' Day (in lieu)Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| April 30, 2026 | Thursday | Reunification DayThursday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | International Labour DayFriday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 29, 2026 | Saturday | National Day HolidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 30, 2026 | Sunday | National Day HolidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 31, 2026 | Monday | National Day Holiday (swapped)Workday swapped from Sat Aug 22.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 1, 2026 | Tuesday | National DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| September 2, 2026 | Wednesday | National DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Vietnamese Cultural DayNew holiday added under Decree 128/2025/ND-CP.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Statutory days off
12
Tet break
9 days
Make-up workdays
2
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Make-up workdays in 2026
On these weekend dates people work to bank longer holiday breaks.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2026 | Saturday | Make-up workday for New YearMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
| August 22, 2026 | Saturday | Make-up workday for National DayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
Vietnam long weekends in 2026
New Year
4 daysJan 1 – 4
Sat Jan 10 is a make-up workday.
Tet (Lunar New Year)
9 daysFeb 14 – 22
Hung Kings' Day
3 daysApr 25 – 27
Reunification Day & Labour Day
4 daysApr 30 – May 3
National Day
5 daysAug 29 – Sep 2
Sat Aug 22 is a make-up workday.
Vietnamese Cultural Day — a new public holiday from 2026
Under Decree 128/2025/ND-CP, November 24 was added as Vietnamese Cultural Day (Ngày Văn hóa Việt Nam) starting from 2026, raising the annual statutory total from 11 to 12 days. The day honours Vietnam's cultural heritage and is observed nationwide alongside the existing five holiday periods.
Tet and National Day schedules are announced each year by the Ministry of Home Affairs, often with bridge days and make-up workdays to create longer breaks. For the private sector, the government typically offers two or three configuration options — employers choose one within the legal minimum, so always confirm with your company.
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Official sources & data
- Announcement 9441/TB-BNV — 2026 Tet and National Day HolidaysVisit sourceMinistry of Home Affairs (MoHA)
- 2026 Holiday Schedule AnnouncementVisit sourceVietnam Government Portal
- 2026 Vietnam Holiday CalendarVisit sourceVietnam Briefing
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Vietnam have in 2026?
12 statutory days across six key dates — one more than before, thanks to the newly added Vietnamese Cultural Day on November 24.
What is the longest holiday break in Vietnam in 2026?
The longest break in Vietnam is Tet (Lunar New Year) (Feb 14 – 22, 9 days).
What are the official public holidays in Vietnam in 2026?
Vietnam has 18 official public holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), New Year's Day Holiday (January 2, 2026), Tet Eve (February 14, 2026), Tet Eve Day 2 (February 15, 2026), Tet Day 1 (Lunar New Year) (February 16, 2026), Tet Day 2 (February 17, 2026), Tet Day 3 (February 18, 2026), Tet Day 4 (February 19, 2026), Tet Day 5 (February 20, 2026), Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (April 26, 2026), Hung Kings' Day (in lieu) (April 27, 2026), Reunification Day (April 30, 2026), International Labour Day (May 1, 2026), National Day Holiday (August 29, 2026), National Day Holiday (August 30, 2026), National Day Holiday (swapped) (August 31, 2026), National Day (September 1, 2026), National Day (September 2, 2026), Vietnamese Cultural Day (November 24, 2026).
When is Tet 2026 in Vietnam?
The 2026 Tet break runs Feb 14–22 — a 9-day holiday for the public sector. Lunar New Year's Day (Mùng 1) falls on Tuesday, February 17.
What is Vietnamese Cultural Day?
A new public holiday on November 24, established under Decree 128/2025/ND-CP, honouring Vietnam's cultural heritage. It is observed for the first time in 2026.
Are there make-up workdays in Vietnam 2026?
Yes, two: Saturday Jan 10 (for the New Year break) and Saturday Aug 22 (for the National Day break).
How many long weekends does Vietnam have in 2026?
Five breaks of 3+ days without annual leave: New Year (Jan 1–4, 4 days), Tet (Feb 14–22, 9 days), Hung Kings' Day (Apr 25–27, 3 days), Reunification Day & Labour Day (Apr 30–May 3, 4 days) and National Day (Aug 29–Sep 2, 5 days). Watch the two make-up Saturdays: Jan 10 and Aug 22 are working days.
What festival is in Vietnam in April 2026?
Two: Hung Kings' Commemoration Day on Sunday Apr 26 (observed Mon Apr 27, making a 3-day weekend) and Reunification Day on Thursday Apr 30, which runs into Labour Day (May 1) for a 4-day break.
Where can I download the Vietnam 2026 holiday calendar?
Our Vietnam 2026 page and the holiday calendar downloads hub offer ICS and CSV files based on the official MoHA announcements.
