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Here is the list of Vietnam Public Holiday 2025 that you should know when planning your trip to Vietnam! Remember, these dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates!Vietnam Public Holiday 2025
1. International New Year’s Day (1st Jan 2025)
Although most of the festivals and events of Vietnam are in accordance with the lunar calendar, Vietnam also celebrates International New Year Day on the first day in Western Calendar – January 1st! However, unlike other Western countries, Vietnamese people only have one day off. Even though it is not the traditional New Year holiday, this Vietnam public holiday 2025 is still an important mark of the end of the old year and the start of new plans for the upcoming year for Vietnamese. Read more: Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Vietnam
This is a great time for people to go out, meet others, and participate in exciting trips. Tourists traveling to Vietnam on this occasion will have a chance to join countdown events and see fireworks. In these events, you can have a chance to watch some live music shows, entertainment activities, drone light shows, and more. Some restaurants or large international hotel chains also hold parties on December 31, which allows tourists to have a unique travel experience.2. Tet Holiday or Lunar New Year (From 25th Jan to 2nd Feb 2025)
Tet (also known as Lunar New Year) is the most important and the longest Vietnam Public Holiday 2025. In 2025, this holiday lasts for 9 days, which allows most Vietnamese to reunite with their family.
Visiting this Vietnam Public Holiday, you will see various kinds of traditional decorations and flowers like peaches, apricot blossoms, and kumquat trees. People clean their houses, and streets and prepare lots of traditional food with the hope that they will achieve prosperity, happiness, and wealth in the following year. The peaceful air and uncrowded streets (especially in major cities such as Hanoi) would be unique for travelers coming to Vietnam this time. However, if you travel during this national holiday in Vietnam, you should take note that the prices of trains, planes, and all other services will increase intensely to compensate workers who take time off during the holidays. Moreover, most shops, restaurants, and offices are closed during the holiday so before you go anywhere, you should double check their official website or social media if they are opening. 3. Hung Kings Commemoration Day (7th Apr 2025)
Similar to the Tet holiday, this Vietnam Public Holiday 2025 is also celebrated based on the lunar calendar, which is on March 10th. This holiday is to show gratitude to the Hung Kings – the very first person who founded Vietnam!
Because this is a short holiday, most Vietnamese don’t return to their hometown. Instead, they enjoy the holiday by staying at home, hanging out with friends and families, or seeing traditional events. Travelers can see a lot of traditional events such as Vietnamese dance, music and folk songs during this holiday. If you decide to include the holiday in your itinerary, you can ask the local travel agency to customize a program for your trip. 4. Reunification Day – International Labor Day (From 30th Apr to 4th May 2025)
April 30th, 1975 is the vital mark of the liberation of Southern Vietnam and the reunification of the country. Since then, it has become an official Vietnam Public Holiday, to remember the ancient victory as well as honor heroic martyrs who fought for national independence. On the other hand, like all foreign nations, Labor Day in Vietnam is on May 1st every year to honor the labor force and fight for peace, democracy, and social progress.
Since it is right after Reunification Day in Vietnam, this is the occasion for everyone to return to their hometown to visit their families or travel around. During this national holiday in Vietnam, the streets are full of neon lights, red flags, and colorful banners. There could be some parades or national live shows as well! This Vietnam Public Holiday is one of the peak days for domestic travelers in Vietnam. Therefore, the travel cost during this time is usually higher to cover the cost of service and bonus for overtime workers/staff. Prices for plane tickets, hotel rooms,… are minimally higher than usual, but tourist attractions are welcome for visitors. Therefore, it is best to book everything in advance and avoid traveling to the favorite destinations of domestic tourists. Because this holiday is in summer, many Vietnamese families could choose to go to cities near the beach such as Nha Trang, Da Nang, Cat Ba, etc. 5. Independence Day (From 30th Aug to 2nd Sep 2025)
On the 2nd of September 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, declaring the freedom of Vietnam. To reflect on this historical milestone, respect for the sacrifice of former generations, and also celebrate the country’s achievements today, this Independence Day is a vital public holiday in Vietnam yearly.
Similar to Vietnamese Reunification Day, travelers will see Vietnamese flags hanging on all the streets and feel the great national pride of every Vietnamese. Furthermore, some historical sites could have additional discounts for guests near this Vietnam Public Holiday. Especially, the Military Parade event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the National Day September 2, 2025, is an important milestone in Vietnam’s history and development, bringing many profound meanings and special importance.