Vietnam proposes workday swap to create 4-day weekend for Culture Day holiday in November
The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a workday swap that would extend the inaugural Vietnamese Culture Day holiday into a four-day weekend at the end of November.
Vietnam's Ministry of Labor has proposed a workday swap to extend the Culture Day holiday from November 23 to November 28, creating a four-day weekend. This adjustment, awaiting Prime Minister approval, would provide workers with full pay for an uninterrupted break spanning Saturday, November 21 to Tuesday, November 24. The extension includes the customary weekend, the rescheduled workday off, and the designated Culture Day on Tuesday, marking the first year Vietnamese employees will receive pay for this holiday.
The government aims to promote family, community, and local engagements during this period, boosting the cultural, tourism, and service industries. The Politburo chose November 24 to commemorate the first National Cultural Conference in 1946, chaired by President Ho Chi Minh. This new holiday is expected to foster a civilized lifestyle and enhance public access to national heritage.
The National Assembly approved the paid day off in April, and the Labor Code incorporated it into legislation in early September, with the bill set to pass during the October session. Additionally, the Ministry of Home Affairs recommended a seven-day Lunar New Year holiday from February 4 to 10, 2027, with workers returning on February 11.
The 2027 National Day holiday is also projected to be a four-day weekend from September 2 to 5, combining the two official public holidays with the standard weekend. With these changes, Vietnam's 12 annual public holidays now include New Year's Day, Lunar New Year, Hung Kings Commemoration Day, Reunification Day, Labor Day, National Day, and Vietnamese Culture Day.
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