Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2009-December 2010 period.

2009
1 Jan New Year's Day.
25-29 Jan* Têt, Lunar New Year.
5 Apr Gio to Hung Vuong Day.
30 Apr Liberation of Saigon.
1 May May Day.
2 Sep National Day.

2010
1 Jan New Year's Day.
7-9 Feb* Têt, Lunar New Year.
23 Apr Gio to Hung Vuong Day.
30 Apr Liberation of Saigon.
1 May May Day.
2 Sep National Day.

*Check with the embassy for the exact date. Visitors may experience difficulties during this period as shops, restaurants and public services close and prices tend to go up in the few shops that remain open.