Vietnam proposes holiday schedules for 2026 and 2027

public holidays Vietnam Culture Day Lunar New Year 2027 Ministry of Home Affairs holiday proposals

The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed several holiday schedules for 2026 and 2027 in Vietnam. For 2026, a proposal exists to allow a four-day consecutive holiday for Vietnam Culture Day on November 24 by swapping a working Monday for a Saturday. This aims to encourage cultural participation and boost tourism and consumption.

Regarding 2027, the Ministry has submitted two options for the Lunar New Year (Tet Dinh Mui) holiday. Option one suggests a 7-day break, while option two proposes a 10-day break involving a working day swap. Proposals for the 2027 National Day holiday also include a four-day continuous break.

In terms of labor rights and compensation, regulations specify that employees working on National Day (September 2) are entitled to at least 300% overtime pay, which can total 400% when including the base holiday salary. Additionally, from 2026, legally compliant overtime pay will be exempt from personal income tax.

In preparation for the 2027 Lunar New Year, transportation sectors are already planning capacity increases. Vietnam Airlines Group has announced the opening of nearly 3.7 million seats, marking an 11% increase compared to the previous peak period.

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Ministry of Home Affairs · Vietnam

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed two options for the 2027 Lunar New Year holiday for civil servants and public employees.
[● 2 SOURCES] The first proposed option for the 2027 Lunar New Year holiday is a continuous 7-day break.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Under Article 98 of the 2019 Labor Code, employees working on public holidays are entitled to at least 300% overtime pay. baogialai.com.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Total compensation for working on National Day can reach at least 400% of a normal working day's wage when including holiday pay. baogialai.com.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] For 2026, the proposed National Day holiday for civil servants is five consecutive days from August 29 to September 2. baogialai.com.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The second proposed option for the 2027 Lunar New Year holiday is a continuous 10-day break.