Public holidays in Viet Nam 2026–2027
The Government sets the days off each year; the dates below are the official decisions for civil servants, which most employers follow. Shops and services can close for longer around Tet.
2026
| Holiday | Days off |
|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January |
| Tet (Lunar New Year) | 9 days in a row around 17 February |
| Hung Kings' Day | Saturday 25 to Monday 27 April |
| Reunification Day and Labour Day | 30 April and 1 May |
| National Day | 1–2 September (civil servants 29 August to 2 September) |
| Viet Nam Culture Day (new) | Tuesday 24 November |
2027
| Holiday | Days off |
|---|---|
| Tet (Lunar New Year) | Thursday 4 to Wednesday 10 February |
| National Day | Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 September |
The other 2027 days off had not been announced when we checked.
Days when people give flowers
- Valentine's Day (14 February) and International Women's Day (8 March).
- Vietnamese Women's Day (20 October) and Vietnamese Teachers' Day (20 November): working days, but flowers are given at home, at school and in the office.
- Tet: flowering branches and potted flowers decorate every home; see Tet flowers.
More guides on living in Viet Nam
- Temporary residence in Viet Nam: declaration, residence card and extensions
- VNeID for foreigners: the electronic ID account from 28 September 2026
- Work permits in Viet Nam: Decree 219/2025 for foreign workers
- Driving in Viet Nam as a foreigner: international permits and licence conversion
- SIM cards, bank accounts and emergency numbers for foreigners in Viet Nam
- Vietnamese etiquette and gift-giving: a guide for foreigners
- Opening a business in Viet Nam: grand opening customs for foreign companies
- Living in Viet Nam: a practical guide for foreigners
Sources
Facts checked on 2026-10-03 against the official sources below. Rules change: check the source before you act.
- Government news portal: Tet 2026 holiday, 9 days in a row
- Government of Viet Nam: Hung Kings' Day, 30 April and 1 May 2026
- Government news portal: National Day 2026 holiday
- Government news portal: Viet Nam Culture Day, Tet 2027 and National Day 2027 holidays (decision of 2 October 2026)
Written by a florist in Ho Chi Minh City
This series is written by Flosa, a flower shop in Ho Chi Minh City that delivers to homes, offices and hotels across Viet Nam. For company orders see flowers for companies; for the holidays of your own community in Viet Nam see flower holidays in Viet Nam.