Vietnam Book - Reading Culture Day 2025

In the bustling and culturally rich landscape of Vietnam, literature has always held a special place. Vietnam Book - Reading Culture Day, an annual event, celebrates this literary heritage while also shedding light on the challenges and tradeoffs that underlie the promotion of reading culture in the modern era.

About Vietnam Book - Reading Culture Day

April 21 every year is chosen as Vietnam Book - Reading Culture Day

Origin of the day

Books are an invaluable treasure of knowledge of mankind, but the reading culture is increasingly lost in the younger generation. On February 24, 2014, the Prime Minister signed a decision to make April 21 every year Vietnam Book Day in order to encourage the spirit of reading and raise people's awareness of the importance of reading. book.

In order to bring reading culture to a new height, on November 4, 2021, the Prime Minister decided to organize Vietnam Book - Reading Culture Day to replace the previous Vietnamese Book Day and still be celebrated. takes place on April 21 every year.

2025 is the 11th year of Vietnam Book Day

Meaning of the day

This is not only a cultural event that helps to raise the people's reading spirit, but also contributes to building a Vietnamese culture that advances day by day, but still retains the national beauty.

In addition, April 21 is also the anniversary of the birth of the book "Duong Kach Menh" - the classic work of President Ho Chi Minh and the first book printed by Vietnamese printers. 

Vietnam Book Day was born to promote the beauty of national culture

Places to go on Vietnam Book Day

Some specific places in Vietnam where you could consider celebrating Vietnamese Book Day:

• Hanoi Book Street: Located on Hai Bà Trưng Street in Hanoi, this is a famous street dedicated to books and reading. It's a perfect place to visit as it hosts various bookstores, book-related events, and cultural activities.
• Saigon Book Street: Situated on Nguyễn Văn Bình Street in Ho Chi Minh City, this book street is a hub for book lovers. It offers a range of bookstores, coffee shops, and open spaces for reading and events.
• National Library of Vietnam: Located in Hanoi, the National Library is a significant cultural institution where you can immerse yourself in literature and history.
• Book Cafes: Throughout major cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, you can find book cafés that combine the joy of reading with the comfort of a café environment.
• Cultural Centers and Universities: Places like the Vietnam National University in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City or local cultural centers may hold book-related events on Vietnamese Book Day.
• Public Parks: Parks like Lenin Park in Hanoi or Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City might host outdoor book fairs and reading events.

There will be a lot of activities on Vietnam Book Day

Vietnam Book - Reading Culture Day plays a vital role in encouraging a reading habit among Vietnamese citizens and contributing to the enrichment of the nation's literary landscape. Let's plan your trip to Vietnam and explore other amazing events on this S-shaped strip of land!