Vietnam’s employment department proposes adding newly-designated public holiday to Labor Code
Vietnam News 17:31 15/01/2026The Department of Employment has proposed supplementing the Labor Code with one official public holiday to institutionalize the Politburo’s decision to designate November 24 each year as Vietnam Culture Day, with full pay for employees.
Ho Chi Minh City students to get 11-day Lunar New Year break in 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 16:07 27/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City authorities have approved an 11-day Lunar New Year holiday for students at all education levels in 2026, with the break running from February 12 to February 22, according to a decision issued by the municipal administration.
Vietnam's Nha Trang shines bright with festive Christmas atmosphere
Vietnam News 13:17 24/12/2025Nha Trang, a popular beach town in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, has transformed into a glittering holiday destination this Christmas, drawing crowds of residents and visitors who have filled the streets to enjoy festive lights, decorations, and year-end celebrations.
Traffic accidents drop sharply during Vietnam’s National Day holiday
Vietnam News 17:22 03/09/2025Vietnam recorded 204 traffic accidents during the National Day holiday from August 30 to September 2, down over 29 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the Traffic Police Department.
Ho Chi Minh City offers free bus, metro rides for National Day holiday
Ho Chi Minh City 16:04 30/08/2025Ho Chi Minh City will provide free bus rides on several routes and waive metro fares on Line No. 1 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2), encouraging residents to use public transport during the four-day holiday.
Holidaymakers return to Hanoi amid rain, heavy traffic after Reunification Day holiday
Vietnam Life 14:32 05/05/2025Large numbers of people returned to Hanoi on Sunday afternoon amid rainy weather conditions and heavy traffic at key gateways, marking the end of the five-day Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holiday.
Hanoi shopping malls overflow on National Day holiday
Economy 14:02 02/09/2024Shoppers particularly crowd food and beverage areas and the cinemas in Hanoi shopping malls
Lunar New Year listed by United Nations as its annual holiday
Vietnam News 19:04 27/12/2023The coming Lunar New Year in Vietnam begins on February 10
Vietnamese workers to have 5 consecutive days off for public holidays in April, May
Vietnam News 13:53 30/01/2023Workers will have five consecutive days off to mark Hung Kings Commemoration Day, Reunification Day, and International Workers’ Day
Traffic accidents, death toll rise during New Year holiday in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:24 03/01/2023A total of 83 traffic accidents occurred during the three-day New Year weekend, killing 50 people
48 killed in traffic accidents across Vietnam during National Day holiday
Vietnam News 17:28 05/09/2022A total of 79 road crashes occurred in the country from Thursday to Sunday
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City’s entrances congested as holiday weekend ends
Vietnam News 10:38 05/09/2022All routes leading to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City were congested on Sunday
