Vietnam Public Holidays 2026
Vietnam has 14 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 16 Feb | Lunar New Year's Eve |
| Tue 17 Feb | Lunar New Year |
| Wed 18 Feb | Second Day of Lunar New Year |
| Thu 19 Feb | Third Day of Lunar New Year |
| Fri 20 Feb | Fourth Day of Lunar New Year |
| Sun 26 Apr | Hung Kings' Commemoration Day |
| Mon 27 Apr | Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (observed) |
| Thu 30 Apr | Liberation Day/Reunification Day |
| Fri 1 May | International Labor Day |
| Mon 31 Aug | Day off (substituted from 08/22/2026) |
| Tue 1 Sep | National Day |
| Wed 2 Sep | National Day |
| Tue 24 Nov | Vietnam Cultural Day |
2026 holiday calendar — Vietnam
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
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June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in Vietnam in 2026
Best use of leave in 2026: take Tue 28 – Wed 29 Apr off around Hung Kings' Commemoration Day for 9 days off in a row (Sat 25 Apr – Sun 3 May).
✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday | Trip idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan | Fri 2 Jan | New Year's Day |  Seoul |
| 9 days off | Sat 14 – Sun 22 Feb | No leave needed | Lunar New Year's Eve, Lunar New Year, Second Day of Lunar New Year, Third Day of Lunar New Year, Fourth Day of Lunar New Year |  Osaka |
| 3 days off | Sat 25 – Mon 27 Apr | No leave needed | Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (observed) | Seoul |
| 2 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 25 Apr – Sun 3 May | Tue 28 – Wed 29 Apr | Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (observed), Liberation Day/Reunification Day, International Labor Day | Osaka |
| 4 days off | Thu 30 Apr – Sun 3 May | No leave needed | Liberation Day/Reunification Day, International Labor Day | Seoul |
| 5 days off | Sat 29 Aug – Wed 2 Sep | No leave needed | Day off (substituted from 08/22/2026), National Day | Osaka |
| 2 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 29 Aug – Sun 6 Sep | Thu 3 – Fri 4 Sep | Day off (substituted from 08/22/2026), National Day | Osaka |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off | Sat 21 – Tue 24 Nov | Mon 23 Nov | Vietnam Cultural Day | Seoul |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
Vietnam holidays in 2026 at a glance
Vietnam has 14 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Tue 24 Nov. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with Vietnam public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official announcement, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Vietnam have in 2026?
- 14 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Viet Nam News (VNA) – Holiday schedules approved (Oct 2026) · python-holidays – open holiday rules