Public Holidays in Vietnam, 2025!

Are you traveling to Vietnam for the first time? Then, you better learn about the days off in the nation to plan your itinerary. These include official public holidays in Vietnam, when businesses are usually closed. Surprisingly, this Asian country has six major public holidays, way less than other countries on the same continent. Let’s learn about them in this blog.

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Vietnam Public Holidays

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs of Vietnam (MOLISA) manages the official public holidays of Vietnam. If there is a public holiday on either Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is considered a paid holiday. In short, here is a list of each holiday date in 2025 and the meaning of the day in Vietnam. Scroll down to find all the information on the Official Vietnam Holidays so that you can adjust your plans accordingly:

New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wed), Substitute Holiday – January 3 (Fri), 2025

The 1^st of January marks New Year’s Day, when people gather to celebrate the new beginnings that the New Year brings. So, people celebrate New Year’s Day nationwide and plan special outings. During the holiday, the streets are decorated with street lights and food. People can enjoy magnificent fireworks. Streets also serve other special treats on this special occasion. Cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh host spectacular fireworks displays and cultural events. Surprisingly, Vietnamese New Year’s Eve (January 28, 2025) is at the end of January, when concerts and countdown parties take place to welcome the new lunar year.

Lunar New Year’s Day, Tet Holidays – January 25 to February 2, 2025

Tet Nguyen Dan, also known as Tet, is considered Vietnam’s most popular and most significant festival. It is the first day of the first month in the Lunar Calendar. The Tet Holiday is the most extended Vietnamese public holiday, lasting seven to nine days. However, the celebration can last for more days. In 2025, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year’s date is January 22 to February 12 in the Solar Calendar. It starts with Kitchen God Day, followed by Lunar New Year’s Eve, Lunar New Year Day, and Tet Nguyen Tieu.

Vietnamese people decorate their homes with colorful flowers and trees. At this time, they meet relatives, make traditional food, hold rituals, and enjoy the holidays. It is also a day to celebrate the New Year and announce the beginning of spring. Since this festival offers an extended leave, people usually travel to other cities. Hanoi is the best destination, where you can visit the pagodas and temples.

Hung Kings’ Festival – April 7 (Mon), 2025

The Hùng Kings’ Festival is celebrated every year from the 8th to the 11th day of the third lunar month to commemorate the memory of the Hùng Vương, also called Hùng Kings. The Hung Kings were the traditional founders of the Vietnamese nation. The major festival day in their name, which has been a public holiday in Vietnam since 2007, is celebrated on the 10th day of the third lunar month. People celebrate this fest by playing folk music and competing in games, like human chess, bamboo swinging contests, dragon dancing, wrestling, and rice cooking competitions. The main festival occurs at the Hung Temple on Nghia Linh Mountain in the Phong Chau district.

Liberation / Reunification Day – April 30 (Wed)

Liberation Day, also known as Reunification Day or Victory Day, is an official public holiday in Vietnam. It is celebrated on the 30th of April annually. This holiday commemorates the event when the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops captured Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) on the 30th of April, 1975. Schools and most businesses are closed on Reunification Day. Citizens usually travel to their hometowns on this day. Visitors can learn about Vietnam’s rich history in museums and historical sites in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

International Labor Day – May 1 (Thu), 2025; Substitute Holiday – April 26 (Sat), 2025

International Labor Day is an official public holiday celebrated on the 1st of May every year. Businesses and schools remain closed, and people celebrate this day to honor the world’s labor force. However, the tourism industries usually operate. In 2025, the Reunification Day (April 30) and the International Labor Day (May 1) will be celebrated with a five-day break. To accommodate this break, the workday on Friday, May 2, is moved to Saturday, April 26. Hence, April 26 is the substitute holiday.

National Day, Independence Day of Vietnam – September 2 (Tue), 2025

Vietnamese celebrate National Day annually on the 2^nd of September. National Day is a public holiday commemorating President Hồ Chí Minh reading the Declaration of Independence of Vietnam from France at Ba Đình Square in Hanoi on the 2nd of September 1945. People celebrate this day enthusiastically with celebrations on a national level. Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square usually hosts many lively events, such as national flag salutes, torch processions, and parades. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Independence Palace, and Hanoi Old Quarter are top destinations to visit on this day.

There are six official public holidays in Vietnam in 2025. These holidays are based on the Gregorian or Lunar calendar, resulting in varying dates and durations each year. Government offices, banks, and several businesses are closed on public holidays. While some stores and restaurants remain open, visitors will find it challenging to navigate during those days. Hence, plan your Vietnam trip accordingly.