A festival during the Tết holidays in 2024. — VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs on October 22 submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister regarding the schedule for the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tết) – Việt Nam’s largest traditional celebration–and other national holidays.

According to the ministry, the proposed Tết plan was developed after consulting 16 ministries and sectors, with 13 expressing support and three providing no feedback.

If the plan is approved, public employees will enjoy a continuous nine-day break from January 25 to February 2, 2025, comprising five days off for the holiday and four days for the regular weekend.

Specifically, workers will have a five-day Tết holiday from Monday (January 27) to Friday (January 31), or from the 28th day of the 12th lunar month in the Year of the Dragon to the 3rd day of the Year of the Snake. However, since all five Tết holidays fall on weekdays next year, they will receive an additional two days off before and after the holiday.

The ministry encourages businesses to adopt this schedule for their employees. For the non-state sector, employers are required to choose from three options that all last for five days and inform their employees of their choices at least 30 days in advance.

Regarding National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1) next year, the ministry proposes to shift the work schedule to create a 5-day break from Wednesday (April 30) to Sunday (May 4). For the National Day (September 2) holiday, it is expected that there will be a four-day off from August 30 to September 2.

The ministry believes that extended holidays will allow workers to recharge, boost tourism, and stimulate spending. — VNS