Hanoi, September 20, 2024 — The Europe Today: Vietnam’s Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed a nine-day Lunar New Year (Tết) holiday for public servants and employees in 2025. The ministry is currently seeking feedback from other ministries and sectors on the plan.
Under the proposal, officials, public servants, and employees will have a five-day official holiday, from the 28th day of the last lunar month to the 3rd day of the first lunar month, corresponding to Monday, January 27, through Friday, January 31, 2025. Due to the holiday’s alignment with the beginning of the week, an additional four days, including two weekends before and after the official break, will extend the holiday to a total of nine days.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has already expressed support for the proposed schedule. If approved by the government, this extended holiday will give public servants two additional days off compared to recent years.
For employees in the private sector, the labour ministry has encouraged employers to adopt a similar schedule, although companies retain flexibility based on their operational needs. Employers are required to notify employees of their Tết holiday plan at least 30 days in advance.
Vietnamese workers are entitled to 11 paid days off each year, including five days for Lunar New Year. Foreigners working in Vietnam also receive an additional two paid days off for their traditional New Year and National Day.
The government’s decision on the 2025 Tết holiday plan is expected to be announced in the coming months.
