In 2025, Vietnam will have six major public holidays based on both the lunar and Gregorian calendars. Some dates remain fixed, while others shift according to the lunar calendar. Below is a detailed list of Vietnam’s public holidays in 2025, along with important explanations.
List of Vietnam Public Holidays in 2025
| Day | Weekday | Name of the Holiday | Calendar |
| 1 January | Wednesday | Gregorian New Year | Gregorian calendar |
| 25 January – 2 February | Saturday – Sunday | Lunar New Year (Vietnamese Tet) | Lunar calendar |
| 7 April | Monday | Hung Kings Commemoration Day | Lunar calendar |
| 30 April | Wednesday | Reunification Day | Gregorian calendar |
| 1 May | Thursday | International Labour Day | Gregorian calendar |
| 2 September | Tuesday | Independence Day | Gregorian calendar |
1 January (1 day off): Gregorian New Year
Vietnam celebrates the Gregorian New Year with a one-day holiday, this time falling on a Wednesday. While it is a break to mark the year’s transition, day-to-day activities before and after remain mostly unchanged. However, there are still countdown events and fireworks celebrations to welcome the New Year in major cities.
25 January – 2 February (9 days off): Lunar New Year
This is the true New Year for Vietnamese people, known as Tết. It is the most significant holiday of the year, and the longest. Since the dates this year fall on weekends, the holiday will extend by two extra days compared to 2024.
7 April (1 day off): Hung Kings Commemoration Day
The Hung Kings, in Vietnam’s history, were the founding figures who laid the very first foundations for the nation’s history. This day witnesses grand celebrations at the Hung Kings Temple Festival in Phu Tho, where people from across the nation gather to honor the Kings.
30 April – 1 May (2 – 3 day off): Since Reunification Day and International Labour Day
Since Reunification Day and International Labour Day are close together, people in Vietnam often have consecutive days off. This year, these holidays fall on Wednesday and Thursday, which means that many workplaces are likely to extend the break through to Sunday. During this time, domestic travel tends to peak, as many locals take advantage of the long holiday.
2 September (1 – 2 day off): Vietnam’s National Day
September 2nd is Vietnam’s National Day, commemorating the historic moment when President Ho Chi Minh declared the country’s independence, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam on September 2, 1945. Typically, government offices close for 1 to 2 days, depending on state policies and workplace arrangements.