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Vietnam has 11 paid public holiday days in 2026 (six holidays in total) — one of the leanest statutory calendars in Southeast Asia. They are New Year's Day, the five-day Tet (Lunar New Year), Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, Reunification Day, International Labour Day and the two-day National Day. Tet, though, extends into a nine-day national break once the surrounding weekends are added. Below is the official list with dates, the day of the week, and the type of each holiday.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thursday | New Year's Day | International |
| 16 Feb | Monday | Tet — New Year's Eve | Traditional |
| 17 Feb | Tuesday | Tet — Day 1 (Lunar New Year) | Traditional |
| 18 Feb | Wednesday | Tet — Day 2 | Traditional |
| 19 Feb | Thursday | Tet — Day 3 | Traditional |
| 20 Feb | Friday | Tet — Day 4 | Traditional |
| 26 Apr | Sunday | Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (observed Mon 27 Apr) | Traditional |
| 30 Apr | Thursday | Reunification Day | National |
| 1 May | Friday | International Labour Day | International |
| 1 Sep | Tuesday | National Day Holiday | National |
| 2 Sep | Wednesday | National Day | National |
Official Source:
Vietnam Government Portal — Ministry of Home Affairs 2026 holiday schedule: https://en.baochinhphu.vn/ministry-of-home-affairs-announces-2026-holiday-schedule-111251017163421877.htm (Legal basis: Article 112 of the Labour Code 2019; the annual Tet and National Day schedule is approved by the Prime Minister and announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs.)
Every region, and country, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Tet (Lunar New Year) in Vietnam, it feels like a grand celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.
While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.
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21 paid public holiday days in 2026 - one of the highest counts in the world. Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben and the Water Festival each run for three days.
A mix of national days, royal occasions, Buddhist religious observances, traditional festivals and international days — see the breakdown above.
No. Lunar and royal-astrological holidays — Visak Bochea, the Royal Ploughing Ceremony, Pchum Ben and the Water Festival — change each year and are confirmed annually by the government, so verify the official Prakas before finalising calendars.
