Vu Lan (Ullambana)
ObservanceNotable
Vu Lan
Details
- Country
Vietnam- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- September 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
Buddhist Parents' Day / Filial Piety Day. Wears red rose if mother is alive, white if deceased. Pagoda ceremonies and offerings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Vu Lan (Ullambana) a public holiday in Vietnam?
- Vu Lan (Ullambana) is a Observance in Vietnam, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Vu Lan (Ullambana) 2026?
- Vu Lan (Ullambana) 2026 falls on September 8, 2026.
- What is Vu Lan (Ullambana) called locally in Vietnam?
- Vu Lan (Ullambana) is locally known as "Vu Lan" in Vietnam.
