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  • This year: Tuesday, 17 Feb 2026
  • Next year: Saturday, 06 Feb 2027
  • Last year: Wednesday, 29 Jan 2025
  • Type: Public Holiday

About Lunar New Year in Vietnam

Lunar New Year is a public holiday in Vietnam. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Lunar New Year: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Monday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2017 Saturday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2018 Friday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2019 Tuesday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2020 Saturday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2021 Friday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2022 Tuesday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2023 Sunday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2024 Saturday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2025 Wednesday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2026 Tuesday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2027 Saturday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2028 Wednesday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2029 Tuesday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2030 Saturday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2031 Thursday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2032 Wednesday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2033 Monday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2034 Sunday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2035 Thursday Lunar New Year Public Holiday
2036 Monday Lunar New Year Public Holiday

FAQ — Lunar New Year in Vietnam

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Lunar New Year is a public holiday observed in Vietnam. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Vietnam.

This year, Lunar New Year falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Lunar New Year', 'date_iso': '2026-02-17', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 2, 17), 'date_display': '17 Feb 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Tuesday'} in Vietnam.

Next year, Lunar New Year will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Lunar New Year', 'date_iso': '2027-02-06', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 2, 6), 'date_display': '06 Feb 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Saturday'} in Vietnam. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Lunar New Year was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Lunar New Year', 'date_iso': '2025-01-29', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 1, 29), 'date_display': '29 Jan 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Wednesday'} in Vietnam.

Yes, Lunar New Year is recognized as a public holiday in Vietnam. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Lunar New Year from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Vietnam holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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