What are the public holidays in Vietnam?

In 2025, Vietnam observes several public holidays, offering employees paid time off in accordance with labor laws. 


New Year’s Day

  • Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025

  • Description: Marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year.

Lunar New Year (Tết Nguyên Đán)

  • Dates: Saturday, January 25 to Sunday, February 2, 2025

  • Description: The most significant holiday in Vietnam, celebrating the Lunar New Year. The official public holiday typically spans seven days and may vary slightly based on government announcements.

Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (Giỗ Tổ Hùng Vương)

  • Date: Monday, April 7, 2025

  • Description: A national holiday honoring the ancient Hung Kings, considered the traditional founders of Vietnam.

Reunification Day (Ngày Giải Phóng Miền Nam)

  • Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

  • Description: Commemorates the reunification of North and South Vietnam in 1975.

International Labor Day (Ngày Quốc Tế Lao Động)

  • Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025

  • Description: An international holiday recognizing workers' contributions and labor rights.

National Day (Ngày Quốc Khánh)

  • Dates: Monday, September 1 and Tuesday, September 2, 2025

  • Description: Celebrates Vietnam’s declaration of independence from France in 1945. Since 2021, National Day has been observed over two days.


If a public holiday falls on a weekend, the next working day will be considered a paid holiday. For example, if a public holiday occurs on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday would be treated as the paid holiday. This rule ensures that employees still receive their entitled holiday benefit even when the official date falls on a non-working day.


Important Considerations for Employers and Employees

  1. Holiday Pay: Employees required to work on public holidays are typically entitled to extra pay, as regulated by labor laws and agreements.
  2. Observance of Holidays: Employers are expected to adhere to public holiday schedules and provide leave accordingly unless otherwise specified in an employment contract.
  3. Holiday Communication: Companies should communicate the official holiday schedule, including any extra days off due to weekend overlap, at the beginning of each year.

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