According to the announcement from the Ministry of Home Affairs, for the National Day holiday on Sept 2, 2026, employees will be entitled to two days off, including Sept 1 and Sept 2. However, with the application of a workday swap, this holiday period will be extended to five consecutive days, from Aug 29 to Sept 2, 2026.
This holiday schedule applies to civil servants and public employees. Businesses are also encouraged to follow this arrangement to ensure consistency and convenience in production and business operations.
Notably, in 2026, employees will have an additional public holiday: Vietnam Culture Day, observed on Nov 24. On this day, employees are entitled to a paid day off.
As a result, Vietnam will have a total of 12 statutory public holidays in 2026, during which employees are entitled to fully paid leave.
2026 Public Holidays Schedule for Civil Servants, Public Employees, and Government Offices
The schedule below applies to civil servants, public employees, and workers in the public sector. Some holiday periods are extended by combining statutory public holidays with adjacent weekends and planned workday swaps.
| Holiday | Official Date | Statutory Days Off | Public Sector Break Period | Total Days Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1 | 1 day | Jan 1 | 1 day |
| Lunar New Year — Tet | Feb 17, first day of Tet | 5 days | Feb 14 – Feb 22 | 9 consecutive days |
| Hung Kings Commemoration Day | April 26, 10th day of the 3rd lunar month | 1 day | April 26 – April 27 | 2 days, including a compensatory day off |
| Reunification Day and International Labor Day | April 30 and May 1 | 2 days | April 30 – May 3 | 4 consecutive days |
| National Day | Sept 1 and Sept 2 | 2 days | Aug 29 – Sept 2 | 5 consecutive days, including 1 workday swap |
| Vietnam Culture Day | Nov 24 | 1 day | Nov 24 | 1 day |
Key Notes on Extended Public Sector Holidays
Lunar New Year Holiday: 9 Consecutive Days
The 2026 Lunar New Year holiday is expected to run from Saturday, Feb 14, 2026, to Sunday, Feb 22, 2026. This arrangement maximizes the holiday period by combining five statutory Tet holidays with four adjacent weekend days.
Read more: Vietnamese Tet Wishes for Your Colleagues & Friends
National Day Holiday: 5 Consecutive Days
The 2026 National Day holiday will run from Saturday, Au 29, 2026, to Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026. This extended break is made possible through a workday swap. Under this arrangement, employees will work on a designated Saturday, for example Saturday, Au 22, 2026, to compensate for Monday, Au 31, 2026, creating a five-day consecutive holiday.
2026 Public Holidays Schedule for Private Businesses in Vietnam
Private companies in Vietnam often follow the public sector holiday schedule for ease of coordination, supply chain management, and workforce planning. However, employers in the private sector have more flexibility in arranging holiday schedules, provided that they comply with the statutory minimum days off under the Labor Code.
| Holiday | Official Date | Statutory Days Off | Minimum Required Break | Flexibility Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1 | 1 day | 1 day | |
| Lunar New Year — Tet | Feb 17 | 5 days | 5 days | Employers may choose the start and end dates of the Tet holiday, such as 2 days before and 3 days after Tet, or 1 day before and 4 days after Tet. |
| Hung Kings Commemoration Day | April 26 | 1 day | 2 days | As the holiday falls on a Sunday, employees are entitled to a compensatory day off on Monday, April 27. |
| Reunification Day and International Labor Day | April 30 and May 1 | 2 days | 2 days | |
| National Day | Sept 2 | 2 days | 2 days | Employers must grant employees leave on Sept 2 and one additional adjacent day, either Sept 1 or Sept 3. Extended breaks, such as the five-day public sector break, are optional and require agreement with employees on the workday swap arrangement. |
| Vietnam Culture Day | Nov 24 | 1 day | 1 day |
Key Considerations for Businesses When Planning the 2026 Holidays Schedule
For private businesses, preparing and announcing the public holiday schedule clearly and in a timely manner helps employees plan their personal arrangements while supporting stable business operations.
Employers should consider the following:
- Ensure compliance with the minimum statutory public holidays required under labor law.
- Announce the holiday schedule to employees within an appropriate timeframe.
- If applying a workday swap to create an extended holiday period, reach an agreement with employees in advance.
- Plan work schedules, standby arrangements, production timelines, and operations to minimize disruption.
- For employees working on public holidays, ensure that holiday pay, overtime pay, and related benefits are provided in accordance with applicable labor regulations.
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