By Blaise Jaeger · Updated October 27, 2026

Vietnam has few public holidays, but one of them changes everything for a traveler: Tet, the Lunar New Year, when the whole country goes home to its family and much of it closes for a week or more. The other holidays are long weekends that fill trains, buses and beaches. Here are the 2027 dates and what each one means for your trip. For the rest of your planning, see how to plan a trip to Vietnam.

Vietnam Public Holidays 2027 at a Glance

On October 2, 2026, the government approved the two longest breaks of 2027, Tet and National Day. The other dates follow the schedule published by the Ministry of Home Affairs:

• Friday, January 1 to Sunday, January 3: New Year’s Day
• Thursday, February 4 to Wednesday, February 10: Tet, the Lunar New Year (New Year’s Day falls on Saturday, February 6), 7 days off
• Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 18: Hung Kings Commemoration Day (10th day of the 3rd lunar month)
• Friday, April 30 to Monday, May 3: Reunification Day and International Labor Day (May 1 falls on a Saturday, so Monday, May 3 is a compensatory day off)
• Thursday, September 2 to Sunday, September 5: National Day
• Wednesday, November 24: Vietnamese Culture Day, a proposed day off still to be confirmed

Tet and the Hung Kings day follow the lunar calendar, so their dates change every year. The others are fixed. Private companies may arrange the Tet days off slightly differently, but the country as a whole stops during that week.

Tet 2027: the Week Vietnam Stops

Tet Nguyen Dan is by far the most important celebration in Vietnam. Families clean and decorate their homes, honor their ancestors, and gather for several days around a festive table: peach blossom in the north, yellow apricot blossom in the south. In 2027, the Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 6, and the official days off run from Thursday, February 4 to Wednesday, February 10.

What Tet means for travelers

• Transport: in the days before Tet, millions of people travel home at the same time. Trains, buses and domestic flights sell out weeks in advance, and prices rise.
• Closures: during the first days of the new year, many restaurants, shops, markets and some museums close, often for longer than the official holiday. Big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City feel almost empty.
• Cash: banks close, and ATMs can run dry; withdraw what you need before the holiday.
• Hotels: popular beach and mountain destinations fill up with Vietnamese families, and some small hotels close.
• The good side: the streets are decorated, flower markets fill the cities before the holiday, and the atmosphere is festive. If you stay put and plan your meals, it is a beautiful time to see the country.

My advice: avoid traveling between cities during Tet week, book any transport around it as early as you can, and plan to stay in one place. See how to get around Vietnam.

The Other Public Holidays

New Year’s Day, January 1

A single day off, extended to a long weekend in 2027. Celebrations are modest compared with Tet, with fireworks and countdowns in the big cities.

Hung Kings Commemoration Day

Held on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, it honors the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the nation. The main ceremonies take place at the Hung Kings Temple in Phu Tho province, north-west of Hanoi. In 2027 it falls on Friday, April 16, giving a three-day weekend.

Reunification Day and Labor Day, April 30 and May 1

April 30 marks the end of the war in 1975 and the reunification of the country; May 1 is International Labor Day. Together they make one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, with crowded beaches, packed trains and higher hotel prices. In 2027 the break runs from Friday, April 30 to Monday, May 3.

National Day, September 2

National Day commemorates Ho Chi Minh’s declaration of independence on September 2, 1945, in Hanoi. Red flags with the yellow star are everywhere, and there are official ceremonies and fireworks. In 2027 the break runs from Thursday, September 2 to Sunday, September 5.

Vietnamese Culture Day, November 24

November 24 is Vietnamese Culture Day. For 2027, a day off on Wednesday, November 24 has been proposed but not yet confirmed; check before you plan around it.

Festivals That Are Not Public Holidays

Several of Vietnam’s most beautiful celebrations are not days off, but they are worth planning a trip around:

• Mid-Autumn Festival (Tet Trung Thu): on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, Wednesday, September 15, 2027. It is mainly a children’s festival, with lantern parades, lion dances and mooncakes.
• Hoi An full-moon nights: on the 14th day of each lunar month, the old town of Hoi An dims its lights and the river fills with floating lanterns.
• Christmas: not a public holiday, but very popular in the big cities, with decorated streets and shopping malls.

Practical Tips for Traveling During Vietnamese Holidays

• Book early around Tet, April 30 and September 2: trains, sleeper buses and domestic flights sell out first.
• Expect higher prices: hotels in popular destinations, and many restaurants during Tet, charge a holiday surcharge.
• Withdraw cash before Tet: banks close for the whole holiday.
• Check opening days: museums and attractions usually stay open on the short holidays but may close during the first days of Tet.
• Dates can change: the government can adjust the schedule, so check again a few weeks before you travel.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vietnam Public Holidays

When is Tet in 2027?

The Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027. The official days off run from Thursday, February 4 to Wednesday, February 10, 2027.

How many public holidays does Vietnam have in 2027?

Five holiday breaks: New Year (January 1–3), Tet (February 4–10), Hung Kings Day (April 16–18), Reunification and Labor Day (April 30–May 3) and National Day (September 2–5), plus a proposed day off for Vietnamese Culture Day on November 24.

Is it a good idea to travel to Vietnam during Tet?

Yes, if you stay in one place and plan ahead. Avoid traveling between cities that week: transport is saturated and many restaurants and shops close for several days.

Are shops and restaurants open during Tet?

Many close for the first days of the new year, often longer than the official holiday. In big cities and tourist areas, hotels, some restaurants and convenience stores stay open, sometimes with a holiday surcharge.

When is National Day in Vietnam in 2027?

September 2, with a break from Thursday, September 2 to Sunday, September 5, 2027.

Is the Mid-Autumn Festival a public holiday in Vietnam?

No. It falls on September 15, 2027, but it is not a day off; it is mainly a celebration for children, with lanterns and mooncakes.