The Ultimate Guide to the Lunar New Year Holidays in 2022: A Comprehensive Breakdown

The Lunar New Year 2022 is just around the corner, and we're here to bring you the latest updates on the official Tet holiday schedule. Stay tuned for a detailed breakdown of the upcoming festivities and plan your celebrations accordingly!

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The Lunar New Year holiday is a significant event in the Vietnamese calendar, and knowing how many days are allotted for this celebration is crucial for people to plan their vacations effectively. This way, they can return to work or school refreshed and energized after the holiday break. So, how many days off did workers and students get for the Lunar New Year in 2022? Let’s find out!

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1 Business Holiday Schedule

According to the Labor Law, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs has proposed a Lunar New Year holiday schedule for 2022 that includes one day before the New Year and four days after. Therefore, the holiday will commence on Monday, January 31, 2022 (Gregorian calendar), and conclude on Friday, February 4, 2022 (Gregorian calendar). This period translates to January 29 to February 4 on the Lunar calendar, marking the last day of the Lunar year of the Ox and the first four days of the Lunar year of the Tiger.

Business Holiday Schedule for Lunar New Year

This holiday schedule is specifically designed for government employees and officials, and when combined with the weekend days as per the Labor Law, it results in a six-day holiday for this group, starting from Saturday, January 29, 2022 (Lunar calendar’s 27th day of the 12th month), and concluding on Sunday, February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar’s 6th day of the first month).

The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs encourages businesses to adopt this proposed holiday schedule for their employees as well.

For Businesses Operating on Saturdays

In cases where businesses operate on Saturdays, their employees will enjoy a six-day continuous holiday before the Lunar New Year, from January 30 to February 4, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 28th day of the 12th month to the 4th day of the first month).

For Businesses Closed on Saturdays

On the other hand, businesses that are closed on Saturdays will follow the same holiday schedule as government employees and officials. Consequently, their employees will be entitled to a five-day holiday before the Lunar New Year and a four-day holiday after, commencing on January 29 and ending on February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 27th day of the 12th month to the 6th day of the first month).

For more detailed information, please refer to the 2022 holiday schedule for workers, students, and banks.

2 Holiday Schedule for Students

Holiday Schedule for Students Nationwide

The Lunar New Year holiday schedule for students across Vietnam will be determined by the academic year plans issued by the People’s Committees of respective provinces and cities. Generally, students will be off from school during the period ranging from January 29 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 27th day of the 12th month to the 6th day of the first month).

Holiday Schedule for Students and Pupils

Here is a detailed breakdown of the holiday schedule for each province:

Province Name Holiday Schedule Number of Days Off
An Giang Students are off from January 25 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 23rd to the 6th day of the first month) 13 days
Ba Ria – Vung Tau From January 24 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 22nd to the 6th day of the first month) 14 days
Bac Lieu Students are off from January 29 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 27th to the 6th day of the first month) 9 days
Bac Giang Students are off from January 30 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 28th to the 6th day of the first month) 8 days
Bac Kan Students are off from January 31 to February 4, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 29th to the 4th day of the first month) 5 days
Bac Ninh Students are off from January 22 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 20th to the 6th day of the first month) 16 days
Ben Tre From January 30 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 28th to the 6th day of the first month) 8 days
Binh Duong Students are off from January 29 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 27th to the 6th day of the first month) 9 days
Binh Dinh Students are off from January 30 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 28th to the 6th day of the first month) 8 days
Binh Phuoc No official announcement has been made. The holiday schedule will be based on the academic year plan. No announcement yet
Binh Thuan For secondary and high school students, the holiday is from January 26 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 24th to the 6th day of the first month). For 6th graders and primary and kindergarten students, the holiday is from January 26 to February 13, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 24th day of the 12th month to the 13th day of the first month). 12 – 20 days
Can Tho According to the academic year plan, students are off from January 30 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 28th to the 6th day of the first month) 8 days
Ca Mau Kindergarten students are off from January 24 to February 6. Primary and secondary students are off from January 27 to February 6, 2022. 14 days
Cao Bang No official announcement has been made. The holiday schedule will be based on the academic year plan. No announcement yet
Da Nang The first semester will end before January 8 and 16, 2022. The holiday schedule for students will be announced by the People’s Committee of the city. No announcement yet
Dak Lak Students are off from Saturday, January 29 to Sunday, February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 27th to the 6th day of the first month). 9 days
Dak Nong From January 29 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 27th to the 6th day of the first month) 9 days
Dien Bien From January 29 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 27th to the 6th day of the first month) 9 days
Dong Nai Students are off from January 29 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 27th to the 6th day of the first month) 9 days
Dong Thap Students are off from January 30 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 28th to the 6th day of the first month) 8 days
Gia Lai From January 24 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 22nd to the 6th day of the first month) 13 days
Ha Nam No official announcement has been made. The holiday schedule will be based on the academic year plan. No announcement yet
Ha Giang No official announcement has been made. The holiday schedule will be based on the academic year plan. No announcement yet
Hanoi From January 29 to February 5, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 27th to the 5th day of the first month) 8 days
Ha Tinh From January 28 to February 7, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 26th to the 7th day of the first month) 10 days
Hai Duong Students are off from January 29 to February 5, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 27th to the 5th day of the first month) 8 days
Hai Phong Kindergartens, primary schools, and schools that are off on Saturdays will be closed from Saturday, January 29 to Sunday, February 6, 2022. For secondary schools, high schools, multi-level schools, and vocational schools that operate on Saturdays, staff and students will be off from Saturday, January 29 to Sunday, February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 27th to the 6th day of the first month). 8 – 9 days
Hau Giang Students and pupils are off from January 29 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 27th to the 6th day of the first month) 9 days
Hoa Binh No official announcement has been made. The holiday schedule will be based on the academic year plan. No announcement yet
Hung Yen Schools are off from January 31 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 29th to the 6th day of the first month). 6 days
Khanh Hoa Students are off from January 30 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 28th to the 6th day of the first month) 8 days
Kien Giang Students are off for one week, from January 30 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 28th to the 6th day of the first month) 7 days
Kon Tum From January 27 to February 6, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 25th to the 6th day of the first month) 10 days
Lai Chau The general holiday period is from January 31 to February 4, 2022 (Lunar calendar: from the 29th to the 4th day of the first month)
Frequently asked questions

The Lunar New Year, often referred to as the Spring Festival, is a significant holiday celebrated in various Asian countries, marking the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar. It is a time for families to come together, honor their cultural heritage, and welcome prosperity and good fortune for the coming year.

The Lunar New Year is a movable feast, with its date determined by the lunar calendar. It typically falls between late January and mid-February on the Gregorian calendar, and the celebrations can last for about 15 days, with the main festivities occurring during the first few days.

There are numerous traditions and activities associated with the Lunar New Year. Families thoroughly clean their houses to sweep away any ill-fortune and make way for incoming good luck. They decorate their homes with red lanterns and couplets, as the color red is believed to ward off evil spirits. Exchanging lucky money in red envelopes, enjoying reunion dinners with family, and setting off firecrackers are also part of the festivities. People also visit temples, participate in dragon and lion dances, and give thanks for the past year’s blessings.

The Lunar New Year is celebrated in various countries, including China, Vietnam, South Korea, and Singapore, among others. While the fundamental essence of the festival remains the same, each country has its unique traditions and customs. For instance, in Vietnam, they have a tradition of planting a ‘New Year Tree,’ often a peach blossom or kumquat tree, symbolizing growth and prosperity. Meanwhile, South Koreans celebrate with a focus on family ancestors, offering food and drinks to their departed loved ones.

Food plays a crucial role in the Lunar New Year celebrations, with specific dishes holding symbolic meanings. Reunion dinners feature an abundance of traditional foods, such as dumplings, spring rolls, and whole fish, representing wealth and surplus. Sweet treats like Nian Gao (a sticky rice cake) and Tang Yuan (sweet rice balls) are also enjoyed, as their names sound similar to ‘higher year’ and ‘reunion,’ respectively, in Chinese.
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