2025 Vietnam Public Holidays Calendar

The Vietnamese government has released the final 2025 public holidays calendar list, with directions for public offices and the private sector. Employers and businesspersons travelling to Vietnam are advised to plan proactively and align with the country’s holiday schedule. This approach ensures compliance with legal best practices, facilitates efficient management of government contracts and bureaucratic processes, and minimises disruptions to workflow.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed that the National Day holiday, the final public holiday of 2025, will run from 30 August to 2 September. Civil servants and public employees will be off from Saturday, 30 August, through Tuesday, 2 September, combining two official holiday days with the regular weekend.

State agencies are required to arrange on-duty personnel to ensure uninterrupted public services and address urgent matters. Organisations without fixed weekend schedules are advised to align holiday leave with their operational needs.

In Hanoi, celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day will feature a grand ceremony, military parade, and march beginning at 6:30 a.m. on 2 September at Ba Dinh Square, proceeding through several central streets. According to the Ministry of National Defense, the event will involve around 30,000 participants, excluding parade and marching contingents. The capital will also host fireworks displays at five locations on the evening of 2 September: Hoan Kiem Lake, Thong Nhat Park, Van Quan Lake, My Dinh National Stadium, and West Lake.

2025 Vietnam holiday calendar for the private sector

The labour ministry encourages businesses to align their employee leave policies with the official holiday schedule. The Announcement No.6150/TB-BLĐTBXH issued by MOLISA on 3 December 2024, offers the following list of official Vietnam public holidays for 2025:

1. New Year’s Day: 1 January 2025 (Wednesday)

2. Lunar New Year (Tet):

• For employees who work from Monday to Friday, companies may choose one of the following holiday periods:

  • 24–30 January 2025 (Friday to Thursday);
  • 27–31 January 2025 (Monday to Friday); or
  • 28 January–3 February 2025 (Tuesday to Monday).

  For employees who work from Monday to Saturday, companies may choose one of the following holiday periods:

  • 25–30 January 2025 (Saturday to Thursday);
  • 27–31 January 2025 (Monday to Friday); or
  • 28 January–1 February 2025 (Tuesday to Saturday).

3. Hung Kings Commemoration Day: 7 April 2025 (Monday)

4. Reunification Day: 30 April 2025 (Wednesday)

5. International Labor Day: 1 May 2025 (Thursday)

6. National Day: The company may choose one of the following options:

• 1 September–2 September 2025 (Monday to Tuesday); or
• 2 September–3 September 2025 (Tuesday to Wednesday)

2025 Vietnam holiday schedule for public workers and government offices

Previously, on 26 November, the Government Office released Official Dispatch 8726/VPCP-KGVX, promulgating the Vietnam public holiday schedule in 2025.

The Prime Minister has approved the draft plan from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) for Tet (Lunar New Year), Victory Day – International Labour Day, and National Day. Of note is that Tet 2025 will include a nine-day holiday for cadres, civil servants, and public employees. This period will encompass five official Tet holidays and four regular days off.

2025 holiday calendar for the Vietnam public sector

Advisory for foreign investors and business travelers to Vietnam

Foreign investors in Vietnam’s manufacturing sector should anticipate extended public holidays in 2025, particularly around Tet (Lunar New Year), which includes nine consecutive days off for public employees. Private businesses may follow similar schedules, with three holiday options provided by MOLISA. These holidays could impact production timelines, logistics, and employee availability.

Business travelers are advised to plan their visits around major holidays, noting that Tet holidays typically see widespread closures in both public and private sectors, impacting official work and business meetings. It is essential to confirm schedules with local partners in advance and allow flexibility in operational and travel plans.

Employers should finalise and communicate holiday plans to their teams in Vietnam at least 30 days in advance, as required by MOLISA, ensuring smooth business continuity during this period.

(This article was originally published 19 November 2024. It was last updated 12 August 2025.)