The Vietnamese government has officially announced the holiday schedule for the Lunar New Year, or Tet, in 2027. Civil servants and public employees will enjoy a seven-day break from January 28 to February 5, 2027. This decision was confirmed on October 2 by Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra, following a proposal from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

According to the announcement, the holiday period will begin on the 28th day of the last lunar month of the Year of the Goat and extend until the end of the 5th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Monkey. Employees are expected to return to work on February 6, 2027.

For the private sector, holiday schedules will be determined by employers based on practical circumstances, ensuring that the official number of days off is not less than the legal requirements while also accommodating the needs of workers. Employers have the flexibility to choose from several options for their employees' time off, including taking one day off at the end of the Year of the Goat and four days at the beginning of the Year of the Monkey, or two days at the end of the Year of the Goat and three days at the beginning of the Year of the Monkey, among other combinations.

This announcement comes as part of a broader overview of Vietnam's holiday schedule, which currently includes 12 public holidays with paid leave. These holidays comprise one day for New Year's Day, five days for Lunar New Year, one day for Hung Kings' Death Anniversary, one day for the Reunification Day, one day for International Labor Day, and two days for National Day, along with one day for Vietnamese Culture Day.

As Tet approaches, many in Vietnam are preparing for family gatherings, traditional celebrations, and various cultural activities that mark this important occasion in the Vietnamese calendar.