Main statutory public holidays
| Holiday | Basic rule |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January: 1 day |
| Tet / Lunar New Year | 5 days under the lunar calendar |
| Hung Kings Commemoration Day | 10th day of the 3rd lunar month: 1 day |
| 30 April | 1 day |
| 1 May | 1 day |
| National Day | 2 September + 1 adjacent day: 2 days |
Why long weekends change from year to year
When a statutory holiday coincides with a weekly rest day, compensation rules can create additional days off. The government or employer also sets the concrete arrangement around Tet and National Day. The actual length of a holiday block therefore varies by year.
Transport impact
Domestic tourism increases during long holidays. Tet, the 30 April-1 May period, and National Day are particularly busy. Intercity tickets, domestic flights, and accommodation in popular destinations are better booked early.
Banks and administration
Government offices and banks follow official holiday schedules. If you need to handle immigration, banking, or another administrative task, avoid leaving it until the final working day before a long break.
Shops and restaurants
On ordinary public holidays, commercial life in major cities can continue almost normally. Tet has a stronger effect: family-run businesses may close for several days, while large chains often operate on reduced schedules.
2027 holiday schedule
The Government set the 2027 holiday period for public employees from 2 to 10 February for Tet and from 2 to 5 September for National Day. Private companies choose a schedule under the Labour Code and announce it to employees separately.
Questions and answers
What is Vietnam's biggest holiday?
Tet, the Lunar New Year, is the country's most important family holiday period.
How many days are provided for National Day?
The Labour Code provides two paid days. For public employees, the 2027 holiday period runs from 2 to 5 September. Private employers announce their own schedules.
Do shops close on public holidays?
There is no single schedule for shops. Open the specific branch page on Google Maps or the retailer’s site and check its hours for your date.
When should I book transport?
In 2027, the Tet holiday period runs from 2 to 10 February; the National Day break for public employees runs from 2 to 5 September. If you travel on those dates, buy an intercity ticket once the carrier opens sales and check the confirmed service.