The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Kuwait officially announces the holiday schedule for 2026. Please be advised that during these periods, the Embassy and the Consular Section will be closed. No in-person applications will be processed during these dates.

1. Combined Public Holidays (Vietnam & Kuwait)

Please note that Islamic holidays are subject to the appearance of the moon and may shift by a day or two from the estimated dates below.

Date (Gregorian)	Holiday Name	Remarks
Jan 01, 2026	New Year’s Day	Embassy Closed
Feb 14 – Feb 22	Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet)	Major Vietnamese Holiday
Feb 25, 2026	Kuwait National Day	Official Kuwaiti Holiday
Feb 26, 2026	Kuwait Liberation Day	Official Kuwaiti Holiday
Mar 20 – Mar 23*	Eid Al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)	Estimated (Subject to Moon)
Apr 25 – Apr 27	Reunification Day	Includes compensatory leave
May 01, 2026	International Workers’ Day	Embassy Closed
May 27 – May 30*	Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)	Estimated (Subject to Moon)
Sep 01 – Sep 03	Vietnam National Day	Major Vietnamese Holiday

2. Important Notes for Visitors

• Standard Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday (08:00 AM – 01:00 PM). The Embassy is closed every Friday and Saturday.

• Consular Applications: We strongly recommend submitting documents at least two weeks prior to major holiday periods (especially Lunar New Year and extended Islamic holidays) to ensure timely processing.

• E-visa Status: While the online E-visa portal remains open 24/7, approval times from the Immigration Department in Vietnam may be delayed during Vietnamese public holidays.

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3. Emergency & Consular Support During Holidays

For urgent matters such as lost passports, emergency citizen protection, or immediate visa requirements for travel during closing dates, please use the following contacts:

• Consular Hotline (Kuwait): +965 2531 1450

• 24/7 Emergency Visa Support: (+84) 968 18 77 18 (Available on WhatsApp/Zalo)

• Official Email: vnemb.kw@mofa.gov.vn