Vietnam’s Public Holidays - 2008
Vietnam, like the rest of the world, has many public holidays through out the year. In recent years many Vietnamese have seen their incomes increase allowing them to do things they couldn’t only a few years back!
As such, the domestic tourism industry has grown significantly over the years (as has the International market!). So when traveling, you should keep in mind public holidays!
Whilst most will have little impact on your travels, others may. Holidays such as National Day, May Day and Tet (Lunar New Year) are now long weekends meaning many locals travel as well.
So check out the list below and if your traveling in Vietnam over a holiday period, it may pay to pre-book your hotel, plane ticket or your train trip!
2008 Dates Public Holiday
Wednesday, 6 February 2008 - Tet Eve (Vietnamese Lunar New Years Eve)
Thursday, 7 February 2008 - Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Years Day)
Friday, 8 February 2008 - Tet (Second day of Tet holiday)
Saturday, 9 February 2008 - Tet (Third day of Tet holiday)
Tuesday, 15 April 2008 - Hung Kings Commemorations
Wednesday, 30 April 2008 - Reunification Day (or Liberation Day)
Thursday, 1 May 2007 - International Labour Day
Tuesday, 2 September 2008 - National Day
Christmas and New Year are now celebrated in Vietnam, however it should have little impact on your travels!
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