Commemoration · Solar calendar
Vietnam Culture Day
24 November
November 2026
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
10th lunar month, day 16 · Year of the Horse
In 27 days
Meaning and origins
Celebrates Vietnamese culture, recalling the first National Cultural Conference of 24 November 1946.
On 24 November 1946 the first National Cultural Conference was held in Hanoi, where President Hồ Chí Minh declared that "culture must light the way for the nation". The date was chosen as Vietnam Culture Day.
According to published information (Official Letter 10065/VPCP-KGVX), 24 November 2026 is a day off. Adding it to the fixed public holidays of the Labour Code is still under review; check the official notice for each year.
This translation is an AI draft pending review by a native speaker.
Customs and activities
- Cultural and art events, exhibitions
- Visits to heritage sites and museums
- Sharing Vietnamese culture with international friends
Note for investors and businesses
The 24 November day off is announced year by year; it is not yet a fixed public holiday under Article 112 of the Labour Code.
At a glance
- Type
- Commemoration
- How the date is set
- Fixed on the solar date 24/11
- Day off
- Day off announced year by year · 1 day(s)
- Reference
- View source
Dates are calculated in Vietnam time (UTC+7).
Dates in the coming years
| Year | Solar date | Lunar date | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10th lunar month, day 16 · Year of the Horse | In 27 days | |
| 2027 | 10th lunar month, day 27 · Year of the Goat | In 392 days | |
| 2028 | 10th lunar month, day 9 · Year of the Monkey | In 758 days | |
| 2029 | 10th lunar month, day 19 · Year of the Rooster | In 1123 days | |
| 2030 | 10th lunar month, day 29 · Year of the Dog | In 1488 days | |
| 2031 | 10th lunar month, day 10 · Year of the Pig | In 1853 days |
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