2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: National Day Break Arrangements Confirmed

Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed the 2026 National Day holiday arrangements, with public-sector employees set to enjoy a five-day break from 29 August to 2 September. Private-sector employers must provide two days off, including 2 September and either 1 or 3 September, while they may adopt the longer five-day schedule where operationally feasible.

Vietnam has also officially added 24 November as Vietnam Culture Day, a new paid public holiday.

These updates provide greater clarity for employers planning staffing, payroll, production schedules, and business operations around Vietnam’s remaining public holidays in 2026

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Vietnam’s 2026 National Day holiday schedule

For civil servants and public employees, the 2026 National Day holiday will run from 29 August to 2 September, providing five consecutive days off.
The extended break combines the statutory National Day holidays on 1 and 2 September with the surrounding weekend. To create the five-day break, Monday, 31 August will be exchanged for Saturday, 22 August.

For private-sector employees, employers must provide two days off for National Day: 2 September and either 1 or 3 September. Employers may determine which additional day to provide based on operational requirements, provided they notify employees at least 30 days in advance.

The government encourages private-sector employers to adopt the same five-day holiday arrangement as the public sector where possible, or implement a more favourable arrangement for employees.

Vietnam Culture Day Added as New Public Holiday

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The date of 24 November has been officially designated as Vietnam Culture Day and recognised as an annual public holiday, with employees entitled to a day off on full pay.

The addition of Vietnam Culture Day to the national holiday calendar is expected to directly affect annual leave schedules, supplementing existing public holidays and Tet.

The policy is outlined in Politburo Resolution No. 80 on the development of Vietnamese culture, issued on 7 January, which emphasises expanding public access to cultural activities, encouraging creativity among artists and cultural practitioners, and promoting a civilised and culturally rich way of life nationwide.

With 24 November confirmed as an official public holiday, the total number of public holidays and Tet-related days off in 2026 will rise to 26 days, including weekends and substituted days off. This change allows residents and visitors to better plan their time to participate in cultural events, leisure activities, and domestic travel during the period.

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.

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 2 September 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 favourable 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.

See also: Unlock Your Retail Growth For Vietnam's 2026 Holiday Season

This article was first published on 14 October 2025, and was last updated on 11 August 2026.

This article first appeared on Vietnam Briefing, our sister platform.