A list of the public holidays in Vietnam will come in handy on your Vietnam vacations. The list help you plan your itinerary efficiently as there are certain Vietnam tourist spots that are closed duringthese holidays.
Vietnam Holidays
The following is a list of the national holidays in Vietnam:
January 1 # New Year’s Day
February 8 –Chinese New Year’s Eve
February 9 – Chinese New Year’s Day
April 30 #Liberation Day/Reunification Day
May 1 # International Labor Day
September 2—National Day
February 8 –Chinese New Year’s Eve
February 9 – Chinese New Year’s Day
April 30 #Liberation Day/Reunification Day
May 1 # International Labor Day
September 2—National Day
Tet Holiday in Vietnam
Above are the holidays in Vietnam whence you might also find some tourist services not operational. So take care and inquire beforehand.
Apart from the above mentioned public holidays in Vietnam, there are also some other Vietnam holidays. These Vietnamese holidays are mostly on account of some festivals and acknowledge of these would give you a chance to partake in the festivities and observe the local customs and traditions from close quarters. There are holidays in Vietnam on account of :
The Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15thday of the first lunar month
Buddha’s Birthday that falls on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month
The Mid-year Festival that takes place on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month
The Mid-Autumn Festival that is observed on the 15th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar
Tet Tao Quan, Vietnam that takes place on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month
Buddha’s Birthday that falls on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month
The Mid-year Festival that takes place on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month
The Mid-Autumn Festival that is observed on the 15th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar
Tet Tao Quan, Vietnam that takes place on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month
A good idea would be to plan your tours to Vietnam around these Vietnam holidays for a chance to revel in the merriment.
Knowing about the Vietnam holidays is essential to ensuring that your Vietnam vacations are planned to the minuet details.
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