Did you know that Vietnam celebrates New Year twice? What’s more, several days are public holidays in Vietnam. On such days, it isn’t easy to get in contact with Vietnamese business partners. What are the public holidays in Vietnam 2026?
Holidays in Vietnam 2026
New Year in Vietnam
Non-working day: January 1, 2026
International New Year, January 1, is a public holiday in Vietnam. Vietnamese people celebrate with family or friends on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day by partying, watching fireworks, and eating traditional Vietnamese food.
Tet (Vietnamese New Year)
Non-working day: February 16–21, 2026
Tet is also known as the Vietnamese New Year or the Spring Festival. The traditional New Year in Vietnam and most of Asia falls on the first day of the first month of the ancient lunisolar calendar, and its celebrations last for at least several days.
In anticipation of the Lunar New Year, Vietnamese people clean their homes. Once the New Year arrives, they visit friends and relatives, shrines, and temples. Family dinners are an essential part of Lunar New Year celebrations.
Hung King Festival
Non-working day: April 26-27, 2026
Hung King Festival is dedicated to the memory of the Hung kings, who are considered the ancient founders of the nation. The celebrations are centered around the Hung Temple in the small town of Co Tich.
The tenth day of the month, the third day of the festival, marks the sacred anniversary of the death of the Hung Kings. Vietnamese people gather at the foot of the mountain on which the Hung Temple is and ascend the mountain.
Liberation Day
Non-working day: April 30, 2026
April 30 is the date of the fall of Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War when communist forces took over the city. During this period, the city was renamed Ho Chi Minh City in honor of the famous leader of the North. It is here that the most important celebrations of the holiday take place.
Labor Day
Non-working day: May 1, 2026
In Vietnam, International Labor Day is celebrated on May 1. Some Vietnamese people participate in parades and events, while others simply relax by spending time with family, picnicking, or shopping at discount prices.
Independence Day
Non-working day: September 2, 2026
Vietnam celebrates its National Day on September 2. This special date was chosen because, on this day in 1945, Vietnam declared its independence from French colonial rule. The occasion is celebrated by military parades, fireworks, and other activities.
How do Vietnamese holidays affect business?
If you do business with companies in Vietnam, you need to know the Vietnamese holiday calendar. It is not worth waiting to reach out to them on these days, but in the days leading up to the holidays, it is worth sending holiday greetings.
