2025 Vietnam Public Holidays Calendar

The Vietnam government has released the final 2025 public holidays calendar list, with directions for public offices and the private sector. Employers and businesspersons traveling 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 minimizes disruptions to workflow.

2025 Vietnam holiday calendar for the private sector

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

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

2. Lunar New Year (Tet):

• For employees working from Monday to Friday, companies may choose one of the following options:
  • January 24 – January 30, 2025 (Friday to Thursday);
  • January 27 – January 31, 2025 (Monday to Friday); or
  • January 28 – February 3, 2025 (Tuesday to Monday).
• For employees working from Monday to Saturday, company may choose one of the following options:
  • January 25 – January 30, 2025 (Saturday to Thursday);
  • January 27 – January 31, 2025 (Monday to Friday); or
  • January 28 – February 1, 2025 (Tuesday to Saturday).

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

4. Reunification Day: April 30, 2025 (Wednesday)

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

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

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

2025 Vietnam holiday schedule for public workers and government offices

Previously, on November 26, 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 Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) for Tet (Lunar New Year), Victory Day – International Labor 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

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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 finalize 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 November 19, 2024. It was last updated December 12, 2024.)

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