A programme marking Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2026 opened in Hanoi on April 21 under the theme “Connecting Knowledge with Policymaking,” promoting the use of academic resources to support governance and national development.

A week-long series of cultural activities is set to enliven the Book Street in Hanoi from April 21 to 27, as the capital celebrates VN Book and Reading Culture Day 2026 with author exchanges, book launches, and reader-focused promotions.

The Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day, celebrated on April 21 since 2014, has evolved into a meaningful cultural festival, helping nurture reading habits across society.

Launched on January 9, 2016, the street started as a modest 140-metre stretch that few expected would have such a big impact on Vietnam’s publishing scene.

In the digital age, when smartphones and social media occupy most of young people’s time, students’ reading habits are changing. Is the reading culture fading away or merely transforming into something new for Generation 4.0?

The HCM City Book Street Company will launch more events and activities to introduce Vietnamese culture and traditional performing arts to local and foreign visitors in 2025.