Vietnam Visa The official e-visa takes 3 working days, and I tell travellers to plan for 3–5 working days. Working days are Monday to Friday, without Vietnamese public holidays. So a long break can add days to your wait. Here are the breaks, with dates from official sources.
Public holidays left in 2026
| Date | Holiday | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 24 November 2026 | Vietnam Culture Day | 1 day for civil servants and public employees (Government news, 2 October 2026) |
The next break after that is New Year in January 2027. The sources do not say how e-visa processing treats Culture Day, so I plan as if it does not count as a working day.
Public holidays in 2027
| Break | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | Friday 1 to Sunday 3 January 2027 | 3 |
| Tet (Lunar New Year) | Thursday 4 to Wednesday 10 February 2027 | 7 (5 statutory + 2 compensatory). Ministry of Home Affairs notice 11483/TB-BNV (9 Oct 2026): Hà Tĩnh government portal, Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Hung Kings Commemoration Day | Friday 16 to Sunday 18 April 2027 | 3 |
| Reunification Day and Labour Day | Friday 30 April to Monday 3 May 2027 | 4 (including 1 compensatory day) |
| National Day | Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 September 2027 | 4 (2 statutory days plus the weekend). Same notice 11483/TB-BNV: Hà Tĩnh government portal |
| Vietnam Culture Day | Wednesday 24 November 2027 | 1 |
Source: Government news, Viet Nam announces 2027 public holiday schedule (12 October 2026). The Tet and National Day dates are also in the Ministry of Home Affairs notice 11483/TB-BNV of 9 October 2026 (Hà Tĩnh government portal, which cites it) and in the Government decision reported on 2 October 2026. These dates are for civil servants and public employees. Private businesses choose their own days.
Tet 2027 and your e-visa
Public offices are closed from Thursday 4 to Wednesday 10 February 2027, and work resumes on Thursday 11 February. These days do not count as working days. The last safe day to apply for the official 3–5 working days is Wednesday 27 January 2027. Read my full guide to e-visa during Tet 2027.
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What counts as a working day
- Monday to Friday count, unless it is a Vietnamese public holiday.
- Saturdays and Sundays do not count.
- Vietnamese public holidays do not count.
- Your own country's holidays do not matter.
This is why a flight in 5 days can be tight when a break falls inside the window. Count the working days between today and your flight, and remove every holiday. See the processing time guide for the details, and the cut-off times for the urgent options.
How to plan around a holiday
- Write down your flight date and the holidays before it.
- Count the working days, as above.
- If you have fewer than 5 working days, choose an urgent option from my price list.
- Apply early in the day, and leave a margin before check-in.
| Option | Single entry, all-in |
|---|---|
| Emergency 1 hour Mon–Fri, apply before 18:00 | US$224 |
| Urgent 4 hours | US$104 |
| Urgent 1 day | US$94 |
| Urgent 2 days | US$74 |
| Urgent 3 days | US$64 |
| Weekend emergency Friday 18:00 to Sunday 15:00 | US$224 |
Multiple entry: add US$25. Government fee included. Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Türkiye: +US$20. See the full price list.
FAQ
Does Vietnam process e-visas on public holidays?
Public holidays do not count as working days for the official processing time. Working days are Monday to Friday, excluding Vietnamese public holidays.
What are the Tet 2027 dates?
Public offices are closed from Thursday 4 to Wednesday 10 February 2027, and work resumes on Thursday 11 February. The last safe day to apply for the official 3–5 working days is Wednesday 27 January 2027.
Is there a public holiday left in 2026?
Yes. Tuesday 24 November 2026 is Vietnam Culture Day, with 1 day off for civil servants and public employees. The next break after that is New Year on 1 to 3 January 2027.
Do my own country's holidays matter?
No. Only Vietnamese public holidays and weekends are left out when working days are counted.
Official sources: Viet Nam Government News: 2027 public holiday schedule · Government news (baochinhphu.vn): Culture Day 2026, Tet 2027 and National Day 2027 · Hà Tĩnh provincial government portal: Ministry of Home Affairs notice 11483/TB-BNV (9 Oct 2026), Tet and National Day 2027 · Ministry of Home Affairs: notice on the 2027 Tet and National Day holidays. Sources checked: 13 Nov 2026.
Related: Tet 2027 · Processing time · Weekend visa · Cut-off times · Pricing
