Vietnam Independence Day 2026: Schools to remain closed for five days; check reopening date

Schools and educational institutions across Vietnam are observing a five-day break for Independence Day 2026, with classes suspended from Saturday, August 29, to Wednesday, September 2, according to a report by The Sunday Guardian.

Classes are scheduled to resume on Thursday, September 3, ahead of the nationwide school opening ceremonies traditionally held on September 5.

The extended break combines the weekend with the official National Day holidays. The schedule was enabled by shifting the working day of Monday, August 31, to Saturday, August 22, the report said.

Vietnam Independence Day 2026: School holiday dates

Date	Day	Status
August 29, 2026	Saturday	Holiday
August 30, 2026	Sunday	Weekly holiday
August 31, 2026	Monday	Holiday
September 1, 2026	Tuesday	National Day holiday
September 2, 2026	Wednesday	Independence Day
September 3, 2026	Thursday	Schools reopen
September 5, 2026	Saturday	Nationwide school opening ceremonies

The September 5 opening day is traditionally marked by formal ceremonies across the country, although regular classes will have resumed two days earlier.

Vietnam Independence Day 2026: What else will remain closed?

The extended holiday is also expected to affect government offices, public notary desks, bank branches and foreign embassies and consulates, according to the report.

Tourist attractions, amusement parks, public transport, hotels and restaurants are expected to remain operational during the holiday period.

The five-day break was created through a rearrangement of the working calendar, with the August 31 working day moved to August 22. This allowed for a continuous holiday from August 29 to September 2.