Guide · Holidays and leave
Vietnam public holidays 2026.
The 12 paid public holidays of 2026, extra days for foreign employees, annual leave entitlement and how holiday work is paid.
Updated 22 October 2026 · General information, not legal or tax advice
Short answer
What are Vietnam’s public holidays in 2026?
Vietnam has 12 paid public holidays in 2026: New Year’s Day on 1 January, five days of Lunar New Year (Tết) from 16 to 20 February, Hung Kings Commemoration Day on 26 April, Reunification Day on 30 April, International Labour Day on 1 May, two days for National Day on 1 and 2 September, and the new Vietnam Culture Day on 24 November, a paid holiday from 2026. Foreign employees get two extra paid days for their own country’s traditional new year and national day. On top of holidays, employees get 12 working days of paid annual leave, plus one day for every five years with the same employer. Work on a public holiday is paid at least 300%.
Calendar
Paid public holidays, 2026.
| Holiday | 2026 dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January | 1 |
| Lunar New Year (Tết) | 16–20 February | 5 |
| Hung Kings Commemoration Day | 26 April | 1 |
| Reunification Day | 30 April | 1 |
| International Labour Day | 1 May | 1 |
| National Day | 1–2 September | 2 |
| Vietnam Culture Day (new from 2026) | 24 November | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
When a holiday falls on a weekly rest day, the employee gets a make-up day off.
Sources: Labour Code 2019, Article 112; Resolution 28/2026/QH16.
Leave
Annual and personal leave.
- Annual leave: 12 working days a year — 14 or 16 for heavy or hazardous work, minors and employees with a disability — plus one day for every five years of service.
- Personal leave on full pay: three days for the employee’s marriage, one day for a child’s marriage, three days on the death of a parent, spouse or child.
- Sick leave: paid by the social-insurance fund, 30 to 60 days a year depending on years of contributions.
- Maternity: six months, paid by the fund.
Holiday pay
Working on a holiday.
Work on a public holiday or paid leave day is paid at no less than 300% of the normal wage, on top of the day’s holiday pay. Work on a weekly rest day is paid at least 200%, and night work carries an extra 30%. Plan rosters for customer support or production teams around these premiums, especially over Tết.
Questions
Public holidays in Vietnam: FAQ
How many public holidays does Vietnam have in 2026?
12 paid public holidays, including the new Vietnam Culture Day on 24 November.
When is Tết in 2026?
The Lunar New Year holiday runs for five days, from 16 to 20 February 2026.
Do foreign employees get extra holidays?
Yes, two extra paid days: their own country’s traditional new year and national day.
How much annual leave do employees get in Vietnam?
12 working days a year, plus one day for every five years with the same employer, with more for heavy or hazardous work.
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