Vietnamese Teacher's Day 2025
Date: November 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Country: Vietnam Public Holidays
Description
Vietnamese Teacher's Day is a special day in Vietnam to honor teachers and appreciate education. It is a time for people to say thank you to the many adults who help children learn and grow both in school and life.
The holiday takes place every year on November 20. Schools and communities mark the same date across the country. It is a regular annual event that reminds everyone of the value of teaching and learning.
This day is important because teachers have a strong place in Vietnamese culture. Families see teachers as guides who shape the future. Respect for teachers connects to traditions of gratitude and responsibility in society.
Teacher appreciation on this date also highlights how education supports national development. Celebrating teachers shows that helping young people learn is a shared priority for families, schools, and the whole country.
Traditions
On Teacher's Day students bring flowers, handmade cards, and small gifts for their teachers. Classrooms are decorated with banners, balloons, and chalkboard messages. Younger students often perform songs, poems, and dances to say thank you aloud.
Schools hold morning assemblies with speeches, short ceremonies, and award moments to honor teachers. Former students and parents sometimes visit to give thanks. Teachers may receive honorary badges, certificates, or symbolic gifts from classes and the school community.
Special cakes, fruit platters, and tea are shared in staff rooms. Home cooked snacks and sweets appear in classrooms. Photos are taken with teachers and friends to remember the day and celebrate the caring bonds between students and teachers.
Travel Tips
Many schools and some government offices close or run short hours. Expect busy streets near schools and universities in mornings and late afternoons. Book trains and buses early. Use ride apps and allow extra travel time to avoid delays.
Visit open museums and parks where locals gather. Ask before taking photos of people. Bring small token gifts if you get invited into a school. Check attraction hours online and wear comfortable shoes for walking during crowded times.