The duration of the New Year’s holiday in 2021 may vary from country to country. However, most countries only allocate 1 day for this holiday. For example, Vietnam, China, South Korea, etc. only have 1 day off on January 1st. Some other countries may extend this holiday, combined with the winter break.
Official: Lunar New Year Holiday 2021
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the proposed plan for the Lunar New Year holiday by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.
Accordingly, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Ox 2021, officials, civil servants, employees, and workers are granted a 7-day holiday. The time is from February 10th, 2021 to February 16th, 2021 (Western calendar) (from December 29th of the Year of the Rat to January 5th of the Year of the Ox).
The Prime Minister also agreed to have a 4-day National Day holiday in 2021. From Thursday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 5th.
Official Lunar New Year holiday in 2021.
The units and organizations implementing the above holiday schedule are assigned by the Prime Minister to arrange and coordinate work units in a reasonable manner to continuously handle work, ensuring good service for organizations and individuals.
Recommended activities during the Lunar New Year holiday 2021
In general, the Lunar New Year will fall in mid-February this year. Depending on the situation and the nature of production and business, each unit has different regulations on the timing and duration of the Lunar New Year holiday. So what are the activities that cannot be missed during the Lunar New Year 2021?
New Year’s greetings to family and friends
Like every year, the custom of greeting relatives, friends, colleagues, etc. during the Lunar New Year is more important than anything. This is an opportunity for us to wish each other good luck in the new year and get rid of bad luck.
In addition, children will also receive lucky red envelopes in the new year
Visiting the pagoda for peace
The New Year is also an opportunity for families to go to the pagoda and pray for peace.
On the first day of the new year, it is a tradition for every household to go to the pagoda to pick luck and ask for blessings. You can go to the pagoda with your family to purify your soul. At the same time, wish for health and peace in the Year of the Ox.
Traveling with family and friends
The Lunar New Year is an occasion for families to gather and friends to get together. Instead of spending a lot of time on social media, the phone, and the computer, let’s share interesting stories and meaningful wishes together.
You can spend time with your loved ones in the park, have a coffee and chat, etc.
Traveling during the Lunar New Year holiday
Traveling is also a great idea if you have time and budget.
However, in the current complex Covid-19 situation, please be careful. Consider protecting your health and the health of those around you.
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