Vietnam's 2026 Holiday Calendar Fact-Check: Exact Tet Dates and False Rumors Debunked
By Alexander Ross
To prevent disruptions in logistics, border clearing, and corporate workflows, operations must be mapped across Gregorian dates, lunar markers, and institutional operating statuses.
| Gregorian Date | Lunar Calendar Day | Legal & Civil Service Status | Banking & Logistics Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 | 27th of 12th Month (27 Tháng Chạp) | Regular Weekend (Off-duty) | Branches closed; domestic transport corridors hit peak volume |
| Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 | 28th of 12th Month (28 Tháng Chạp) | Regular Weekend (Off-duty) | Ports clear remaining export loads; wholesale markets wind down |
| Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | 29th/30th (Giao Thừa / New Year's Eve) | Official Statutory Paid Holiday | Interbank clearing suspended; retail stores close by 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 | 1st Day of Lunar Year (Mùng 1 Tết) | Official Statutory Paid Holiday | Total commercial shutdown; ATM networks only |
| Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 | 2nd Day of Lunar Year (Mùng 2 Tết) | Official Statutory Paid Holiday | Commercial services closed; emergency customs only |
| Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 | 3rd Day of Lunar Year (Mùng 3 Tết) | Official Statutory Paid Holiday | Selected convenience retail reopens; banking remains dark |
| Friday, Feb 20, 2026 | 4th Day of Lunar Year (Mùng 4 Tết) | Official Statutory Paid Holiday | Port yards accept pre-booked empty containers; logistics restarts |
| Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 | 5th Day of Lunar Year (Mùng 5 Tết) | Regular Weekend (Off-duty) | Mass return traffic across domestic transit corridors |
| Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 | 6th Day of Lunar Year (Mùng 6 Tết) | Regular Weekend (Off-duty) | Corporate systems stage data runs for Monday restart |
| Monday, Feb 23, 2026 | 7th Day of Lunar Year (Mùng 7 Tết) | Normal Working Day | Standard operations resume across public and private sectors |
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
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