Ho Chi Minh City announces Lunar New Year holiday schedule for 2026

Vietnam's Lunar New Year, or Tet, is the country's most important holiday and typically involves busy travels and family gatherings.

According to the municipal People’s Committee, the Tet holiday runs from Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20.

The break includes one day before Tet and four days after, in line with Vietnam’s Labor Law and the Ministry of Home Affairs’ guidance.

During the holiday, all government offices, schools, hospitals, businesses, armed forces units, and households across Ho Chi Minh City are required to display the national flag.

For agencies and organizations that do not follow a fixed Saturday-Sunday weekend schedule, leaders must arrange time off according to their specific work plans while ensuring compliance with legal regulations.

The municipal People’s Committee instructed ward- and commune-level authorities to remind residents to hang the national flag and to assign staff on duty to maintain public order, fire safety, and security at offices, residential areas, and public spaces.

Agencies must also ensure continuity of operations, with personnel available to handle urgent matters during the holiday period.

Health and safety remain a priority.

Local authorities are tasked with monitoring and preventing potential disease outbreaks during the holiday.

The city’s Department of Agriculture and Environment has to coordinate with other departments to guide communities in maintaining cleanliness at markets, schools, offices, factories, and along streets.