Vietnam Public Holidays 2025
Vietnam has 7 public holidays and 20 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
| 22 Jan | Wed | Kitchen guardians | observance |
| 28 Jan | Tue | Vietnamese New Year Holidays | public |
| 29 Jan | Wed | Vietnamese New Year | public |
| 2 Feb | Sun | Victory of Ngọc Hồi-Đống Đa | observance |
| 3 Feb | Mon | Communist Party of Viet Nam Foundation Anniversary | observance |
| 12 Feb | Wed | Lantern Festival | observance |
| 8 Mar | Sat | International Women's Day | observance |
| 7 Apr | Mon | Hung Kings Commemorations | public |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Vietnam Book Day | observance |
| 30 Apr | Wed | Day of liberating the South for national reunification | public |
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | public |
| 7 May | Wed | Dien Bien Phu Victory Day | observance |
| 12 May | Mon | Buddha's Birthday | observance |
| 19 May | Mon | President Ho Chi Minh's Birthday | observance |
| 31 May | Sat | Mid-year Festival | observance |
| 1 Jun | Sun | International Children's Day | observance |
| 28 Jun | Sat | Vietnamese Family Day | observance |
| 27 Jul | Sun | Remembrance Day | observance |
| 19 Aug | Tue | August Revolution Commemoration Day | observance |
| 2 Sep | Tue | National Day | public |
| 6 Sep | Sat | Ghost Festival | observance |
| 6 Oct | Mon | Mid-Autumn Festival | observance |
| 10 Oct | Fri | Capital Liberation Day | observance |
| 20 Oct | Mon | Vietnamese Women's Day | observance |
| 20 Nov | Thu | Vietnamese Teacher's Day | observance |
| 22 Dec | Mon | National Defence Day | observance |
About Vietnam's Holidays
Vietnam’s holidays mix national pride and family traditions. The biggest is Tet, the Lunar New Year, when families gather, give lucky money, and honor ancestors. Public days mark history like National Day and Reunification Day, with ceremonies and time off.
Work and school often pause for International Labor Day and Hung Kings Commemoration, which honors Vietnam’s legendary founders. Cultural festivals include the Mid Autumn Festival for children, and many local temple and harvest celebrations. Dates can follow the solar or lunar calendar, so some move each year. Holidays blend modern civic events with deep traditional customs that shape daily life and community ties.
Holiday Traditions
In Vietnam holidays are full of noise, color, and family. People clean and decorate homes, light incense for ancestors, and wear nice clothes. Respect for elders is shown by greetings and small gifts.
Food plays a big part. Families cook special dishes like sticky rice, braised meat, and sweet cakes. Everyone shares meals together, often sitting close and talking late into the night. Children receive lucky money in red envelopes during some celebrations.
Public celebrations include parades, lion dances, fireworks, and street markets. Temples and communal houses are busy with offerings and prayers. Communities often hold festivals with music, games, and traditional performances that connect people to their culture.
Travel Tips
Travelers to Vietnam (VN) should expect many shops and government offices to be closed during major holidays. Hotels and restaurants in tourist spots stay open, but small businesses and markets may shut for several days.
Trains and buses get very crowded as locals visit family. Book tickets early and allow extra travel time. Flights can be more expensive and busy around holiday dates.
Plan activities in advance and confirm reservations. Carry cash because some places close card machines. Be patient, enjoy local festivities, and respect quiet times for families and ceremonies.