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) |
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