Public Holidays of Vietnam
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Holidays in Vietnam in 2017
The real public holidays in Vietnam are in red, and the rest are observance
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Date
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Weekday
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Holiday name
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Holiday type
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Jan 1
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Sunday
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International New Year's Day
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National holiday
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Jan 26
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Thursday
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Tet holiday
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National holiday
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Jan 27
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Friday
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Vietnamese New Year's Eve
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National holiday
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Jan 28
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Saturday
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Vietnamese New Year
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National holiday
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Jan 29
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Sunday
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Tet holiday
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National holiday
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Jan 30
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Monday
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Tet holiday
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National holiday
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Jan 31
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Tuesday
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Tet holiday
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National holiday
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Feb 1
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Wednesday
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Tet holiday
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National holiday
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Mar 20
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Monday
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March equinox
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Season
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Apr 6
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Thursday
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Vietnamese Kings' Commemoration Day
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National holiday
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Apr 7
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Friday
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Public Holiday
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National holiday
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Apr 30
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Sunday
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Liberation Day/Reunification Day
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National holiday
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May 1
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Monday
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Liberation Day/Reunification Day observed
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National holiday
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May 2
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Tuesday
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International Labor Day
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National holiday
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Jun 21
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Wednesday
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June Solstice
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Season
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Sep 2
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Saturday
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Independence Day
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National holiday
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Sep 22
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Friday
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September equinox
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Season
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Oct 20
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Friday
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Vietnamese Women's Day
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Observance
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Oct 31
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Tuesday
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Halloween
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Observance
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Dec 21
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Thursday
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December Solstice
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Season
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Dec 24
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Sunday
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Christmas Eve
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Observance
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Dec 25
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Monday
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Christmas Day
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Observance
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Dec 31
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Sunday
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International New Year's Eve
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Observance
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Most major currencies can be exchanged at leading banks in Vietnam, but away from the tourist centres the US-dollar remains king. Vietcombank is the most organised of the local banks for changing cash and can deal with euros, pounds and pretty much anything else you are packing.
The high season is from September to March but bad weather can disrupt travel in the centre of the country during this period, particularly from September to December. For the beaches in the centre of Vietnam, Danang, Hoi An and Nha Trang, it is best to go between May and August. The autumn is the best time to visit Halong Bay when there should be clear skies.
Organising travel insurance is an essential part of preparing for your overseas trip. If you are uninsured, you (or your family) are personally responsible for covering any medical or other costs resulting from unexpected incidents or accidents.
Vietnamese visa-on-arrival fee includes both the approval letter fee and stamping fee at Vietnam airport. As of 2016, the stamping fee is $25 for single entry visa (both 1 month and 3 month type) and $50 for multiple entry visa (both 1 month and 3 month type). Price is in US dollars and may change with advanced notice.
Vietnam has become a very popular destination since the 1990s in South East Asia, assisted by significant state and private investment, particularly in coastal regions. Accounting for 5,5 million international tourists visited Vietnam in 2015.
Before you travel, organise a variety of ways to access your money overseas, such as credit cards, travellers' cheques, cash, debit cards or cash cards. ATM and Banks are very popular in the cities in Vietnam. Not in the remote areas.
Pack medications in their original, clearly labelled, containers. A signed and dated letter from your physician describing your medical conditions and medications, including generic names, is also a good idea
