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New Year’s Day 2026: Vietnam workers to get one day off with full pay

As New Year’s Day 2026 falls on a Thursday, workers across Vietnam will be entitled to a single day off with full pay, in accordance with the Labor Code.

Government presses for transparency in 2025 Tet bonus planning

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an official dispatch requesting provincial and city-level Departments of Home Affairs to report on wage, bonus, and labor relations conditions in businesses ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year.

State employees to enjoy 9-day Tet holiday

Civil servants and state employees in Vietnam will enjoy nine consecutive days off for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

People duty-bound to work during Tet

Hoang Anh Cuong has been working as a guard at The To Temple in Hue City for nearly 30 years. Watching over the temple during Tet is a regular part of his job.

Vietnam’s Tet festival in eyes of foreign diplomats

Foreign ambassadors have shared their feelings and interesting experiences about the Lunar New Year (Tet festival), the biggest traditional festival in Viet Nam.

Ambassadors share joys for Tet

With Tet (the Lunar New Year holiday) arriving, Canadian, Cuban, Indian, Norwegian, French and New Zealand ambassadors to Vietnam spoke about their excitement and their plans for the year ahead.

Enjoying jam, tea – a cultural feature during Lunar New Year

Eating a piece of toast with jam and sipping tea is an amazing moment to enjoy the Lunar New Year (Tet) with friends and family.

Arranging five-fruit tray during Tet celebration – a Vietnamese tradition

Arranging a five-fruit tray during the Lunar New Year celebration is a long-standing tradition in Vietnam.

Lunar New Year greeting message by State President Vo Van Thuong

State President Vo Van Thuong extended his best wishes to Vietnamese people and foreign friends, as the lunar New Year – the Year of the Dragon - has just arrived. Following is the full text of his message.

“Tat nien” – a farewell to old year

“Tat nien” is a traditional practice of Vietnamese people in the last day of a lunar year, during which Vietnamese families gather for a meal, look back on the past year and get themselves ready for a new year.

Hanoi police struggle with traffic jams before Tet holiday

The Hanoi Traffic Police Division have arranged more task forces to regulate traffic and ensure road safety during the days before Lunar New Year 2004 (Tet).

Pet hotels in Hanoi fully booked during Tet Holiday 2024

5-star pet care services in Hanoi attract a large number of customers as Tet holiday approaches.

2,024 drones in Hanoi sky during rehearsal for Lunar New Year's Eve

The capital city of Hanoi is expected to set a Southeast Asian record with a majestic light and sound performance supported by 2,024 unmanned aerial vehicles in the sky on Lunar New Year's Eve.

Nguyen Hue flower road attracts thousands of visitors on opening night

Decorated with many unique dragon models on the occasion of the Year of the Dragon, Nguyen Hue flower street in HCM City attracted thousands of people on the opening night.

Vietnamese spend billions of VND buying áo dài online for Tet holidays

Vietnamese have splashed tens of billions of đồng to purchase áo dài (traditional long dresses), the national costume, via e-commerce platforms to dress up for the coming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Nguyen Hue flower street given Tet makeover

Nguyen Hue walking street, one of the famous tourist sites in Ho Chi Minh City, has been given a flowery facelift as part of efforts to welcome in the Year of the Dragon ahead of its official opening on the evening of February 7.

Even in jail, the Tet spirit shines bright

Inmates will receive a holiday feast with bánh chưng, pork dishes and sweet treats.

New year, new hope for everyone

The bustling atmosphere of Tết can be seen overwhelming streets.

Hanoi gateways jammed as people return home for Tet

Many routes heading out of the capital are suffering from gridlock amid people leaving Hanoi to return to their hometowns for the seven-day Tet holiday starting on February 8.

Many shops and restaurants close for Tet

A number of restaurants and shops around Hanoi announced their temporarily closure on February 7, the 28th of the last lunar month, two days before lunar new year’s eve.