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Labour ministry proposes 9-day Tet holiday

September 17, 2024 - 07:16 PM

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed a 9-day break for the 2025 Tet Lunar New Year holiday, from January 25 to February 2.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed a 9-day break for the 2025 Tet Lunar New Year holiday, from January 25 to February 2.

Labour ministry proposes 9-day Tet holiday - 1

People shopping for 2024 Tet Lunar New Year Festival in Hanoi.

Under the proposed plan, the holiday would begin on Saturday, January 25, and conclude on Sunday, February 2. It includes five official days off and two weekends.

The ministry is taking feedback on the proposal from various ministries and sectors before submitting it to the prime minister for final approval.

The Tet Lunar New Year Festival is the country's most important holiday.

Source: dtinews.vn

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