Vesak (Buddha's Birthday)
ObservanceMajor
Phật Đản
Details
- Country
Vietnam- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- May 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Normal Operations
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
Notes
Buddha Day. Expected on the Full Moon of May.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Vesak (Buddha's Birthday) a public holiday in Vietnam?
- Vesak (Buddha's Birthday) is a Observance in Vietnam, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Vesak (Buddha's Birthday) 2026?
- Vesak (Buddha's Birthday) 2026 falls on May 31, 2026.
- What is Vesak (Buddha's Birthday) called locally in Vietnam?
- Vesak (Buddha's Birthday) is locally known as "Phật Đản" in Vietnam.
