2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: Tet and National Day Plans Approved

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially approved the 2026 public holiday plan for the Lunar New Year (Tet) and National Day, following a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA).

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According to the Government Office’s notice dated October 13, 2025, civil servants and public employees will enjoy nine consecutive days off for the 2026 Lunar New Year. The break combines five statutory days under the Labor Code and four weekend days.

For National Day 2026, officials and public employees will have five consecutive days off. The schedule includes two statutory holidays, two weekend days, and one working day swapped from Monday, August 31, to Saturday, August 22.

The MoHA will issue detailed guidance to administrative agencies, public institutions, political and social organizations, and enterprises to ensure smooth implementation. Agencies and units are required to arrange duty shifts, maintain continuous operations, and ensure uninterrupted public services during the holidays.

The PM has also called on government bodies and enterprises to take proactive measures to stabilise supply and demand, maintain price stability, and ensure economic activity during the festive season. Enterprises are encouraged to use holidays as opportunities to promote production, trade, and social activities while practicing thrift and preventing waste.

Flexible schedule for private sector

Private companies may set their Tet and National Day holidays according to business conditions, provided employee rights are protected, and the schedule is announced at least 30 days in advance.

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For the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays, enterprises can choose one of the following options:

• One day off at the end of the old lunar year and four days at the beginning of the new year;
• Two days off at the end of the old year and three at the beginning of the new year; and
• Three days off at the end of the old year and two at the beginning of the new year.

As stipulated in the Labor Code, if a holiday falls on a weekly rest day, employees are entitled to a compensatory day off on the next working day. With that, the three options suggested by the government can be scheduled as the following table:

For National Day, employers must provide a day off on September 2 and one additional day either before or after the holiday, depending on operational needs.

The government encourages private enterprises to follow the same holiday schedule as the public sector or adopt more favorable arrangements for their workers.

Overall, the 2026 holiday plan aims to balance rest and productivity, ensuring convenience for workers while supporting economic and administrative continuity.

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