Vietnam Public Holidays 2027
Vietnam observes 7 public holidays in 2027. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 30 | Saturday | Kitchen guardians | Observance |
| Feb 3 | Wednesday | Communist Party of Viet Nam Foundation Anniversary | Observance |
| Feb 5 | Friday | Vietnamese New Year Holidays | Public |
| Feb 6 | Saturday | Vietnamese New Year | Public |
| Feb 10 | Wednesday | Victory of Ngọc Hồi-Đống Đa | Observance |
| Feb 20 | Saturday | Lantern Festival | Observance |
| Mar 8 | Monday | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Apr 16 | Friday | Hung Kings Commemorations | Public |
| Apr 21 | Wednesday | Vietnam Book Day | Observance |
| Apr 30 | Friday | Day of liberating the South for national reunification | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 7 | Friday | Dien Bien Phu Victory Day | Observance |
| May 19 | Wednesday | President Ho Chi Minh's Birthday | Observance |
| May 20 | Thursday | Buddha's Birthday | Observance |
| Jun 1 | Tuesday | International Children's Day | Observance |
| Jun 9 | Wednesday | Mid-year Festival | Observance |
| Jun 28 | Monday | Vietnamese Family Day | Observance |
| Jul 27 | Tuesday | Remembrance Day | Observance |
| Aug 16 | Monday | Ghost Festival | Observance |
| Aug 19 | Thursday | August Revolution Commemoration Day | Observance |
| Sep 2 | Thursday | National Day | Public |
| Sep 15 | Wednesday | Mid-Autumn Festival | Observance |
| Oct 10 | Sunday | Capital Liberation Day | Observance |
| Oct 20 | Wednesday | Vietnamese Women's Day | Observance |
| Nov 20 | Saturday | Vietnamese Teacher's Day | Observance |
| Dec 22 | Wednesday | National Defence Day | Observance |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Vietnam
Public holidays in Vietnam are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Vietnam have in 2027?
- Vietnam has 7 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Vietnam?
- The next public holiday in Vietnam is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Vietnam?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Vietnam close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.