Vietnam Public Holidays in 2025

In 2025, workers in Vietnam are set to benefit from extended public holiday periods compared to the 2024 schedule. Employers and businesspersons traveling to Vietnam are advised to plan proactively and align with the country’s holiday schedule. This approach ensures compliance with legal best practices, facilitates efficient management of government contracts and bureaucratic processes, and minimizes disruptions to workflow.

Note: Vietnam’s Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has submitted a draft public holiday schedule for 2025 to the Prime Minister. Updates will be provided should any changes occur.

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According to MOLISA, the proposed plan reflects input from 16 ministries and governmental agencies. Of these, 13 expressed agreement, while three abstained from providing feedback.

If approved by the Prime Minister, Tet 2025 will include a nine-day holiday for cadres, civil servants, and public employees. This period will encompass five official Tet holidays and four regular days off.

MOLISA explained that the extended holidays aim to give workers more time with their families while promoting tourism and boosting consumer spending.

2025 Vietnam holiday schedule

Recommendations for the private sector

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs encourages businesses to align their employee leave policies with the official holiday schedule. For businesses not subject to mandatory compliance, MOLISA provides three options for Tet holidays:

• Option 1: One day off at the end of the lunar year and four days at the beginning of the new lunar year.
• Option 2: Two days off at the end of the lunar year and three days at the beginning of the new lunar year.
• Option 3: Three days off at the end of the lunar year and two days at the beginning of the new lunar year.

In the Gregorian calendar, the Year of the Dragon will conclude on January 29, 2024.

MOLISA advises employers to communicate the chosen Tet holiday schedule to employees at least 30 days in advance to ensure adequate planning and compliance.

Advisory for foreign investors and business travelers to Vietnam

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Foreign investors in Vietnam’s manufacturing sector should anticipate extended public holidays in 2025, particularly around Tet (Lunar New Year), which includes nine consecutive days off for public employees. Private businesses may follow similar schedules, with three holiday options provided by MOLISA. These holidays could impact production timelines, logistics, and employee availability.

Business travelers are advised to plan their visits around major holidays, noting that Tet holidays typically see widespread closures in both public and private sectors, impacting official work and business meetings. It is essential to confirm schedules with local partners in advance and allow flexibility in operational and travel plans.

Employers should finalize and communicate holiday plans to their teams in Vietnam at least 30 days in advance, as required by MOLISA, ensuring smooth business continuity during this period.

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