Vietnam Immigration Holidays 2027
Vietnam's Immigration Department does not process e-visas on weekends and public holidays. These are the official closures for the rest of 2026 and for 2027, and the last day to apply so a normal or 1-day e-visa is ready before each break.
When is the Vietnam Immigration Department closed in 2027?
On 7 public holiday breaks, plus every Saturday and Sunday. Dates follow the Ministry of Home Affairs notice 11483/TB-BNV of 9 October 2026 and the government's announcement of 12 October 2026.
| Holiday | Offices closed | Apply by (normal speed) | Apply by (1-day speed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese Culture Day | Tue, 24 Nov 2026 (1 day) | Mon, 16 Nov 2026 | Mon, 23 Nov 2026 |
| New Year's Day | Fri 1 Jan – Sun, 3 Jan 2027 (3 days) | Thu, 24 Dec 2026 | Thu, 31 Dec 2026 |
| Tet (Lunar New Year, Year of the Goat) Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday 6 February. | Thu 4 Feb – Wed, 10 Feb 2027 (7 days) | Wed, 27 Jan 2027 | Wed, 3 Feb 2027 |
| Hung Kings Commemoration Day | Fri 16 Apr – Sun, 18 Apr 2027 (3 days) | Thu, 8 Apr 2027 | Thu, 15 Apr 2027 |
| Reunification Day and Labour Day Monday 3 May is a compensatory day off. | Fri 30 Apr – Mon, 3 May 2027 (4 days) | Thu, 22 Apr 2027 | Thu, 29 Apr 2027 |
| National Day | Thu 2 Sept – Sun, 5 Sept 2027 (4 days) | Wed, 25 Aug 2027 | Wed, 1 Sept 2027 |
| Vietnamese Culture Day Expected; confirm closer to the date. | Wed, 24 Nov 2027 (1 day) | Tue, 16 Nov 2027 | Tue, 23 Nov 2027 |
"Apply by" means a paid order submitted before 10:00 Vietnam time (GMT+7) on that day, using our guaranteed delivery times. Applications sent straight to the government portal follow its own timing.
How does Tet 2027 affect Vietnam e-visa processing?
Nothing is processed for 7 days, and the days before and after are the busiest of the year. Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday 6 February 2027. Government offices close from Thursday 4 February and reopen on Thursday 11 February. Applications sent during the break wait in the queue until then.
- Applying for a normal e-visa (US$50, 4–6 working days) on 3 February means a result around 17 February at the latest.
- Urgent speeds still need the office to be open, so they can't deliver during the break.
- Our weekend and holiday service (US$230) is the only route on closed days; ask us on WhatsApp for availability during Tet.
What should travelers do around a holiday?
Apply before the "apply by" date, and check every detail before you pay. A mistake found during a break can't be corrected until offices reopen. Our e-visa processing time guide explains working days and cut-off times, and the visa checker shows whether your passport needs a visa at all.
Official sources: evisa.gov.vn and immigration.gov.vn. Holiday dates can be adjusted by the government; we update this page when that happens.