The Ultimate Guide to the Lunar New Year Holidays in 2023: Dates and Details

The Tet holiday schedule for students in 2023 is an extensive one, with a generous break of up to 14 days. Students will commence their holiday break on January 16, 2023, which corresponds to the 25th of the twelfth lunar month, and will return to school on January 29, 2023, the 8th day of the lunar new year.

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There have been several announcements regarding the Tet holiday schedule for the year of the Rabbit 2023 for students and pupils, and the holiday schedule is being continuously updated. Let’s find out how many days Tet 2023 will be!

According to Clause 112 of the 2019 Labor Code, employees are entitled to paid time off on the Lunar New Year holiday for 5 days. The Tet holiday schedule for the year of the Rabbit 2023 may vary depending on the agency, organization, and school.

1Tet Holiday Schedule for the Year of the Rabbit 2023 for Businesses

The Tet holiday schedule for the year of the Rabbit 2023 for businesses will be arranged based on the regulations of each company and enterprise. However, in general, the current Lunar New Year holiday schedule will be divided into two options:

Tet Holiday Schedule for Businesses Working on Saturdays

For businesses that work on Saturdays and have Sundays off, employees can have a continuous 6-day Tet holiday.

  • Option 1: Employees will start the Tet holiday on Friday, January 20, 2023 (the 29th of the last month of the year of the Tiger) until Wednesday, January 25, 2023 (the 4th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).
  • Option 2: Employees will start the Tet holiday on Saturday, January 21, 2023 (the 23rd of the last month of the year of the Tiger) until Thursday, January 26, 2023 (the 5th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).

Tet Holiday Schedule for the Year of the Rabbit 2023 for Businesses

Tet Holiday Schedule for Businesses that do not Work on Saturdays

For businesses that have Saturdays and Sundays off, employees can have a continuous 7-9 day Tet holiday.

  • Option 1: Employees will start their Tet holiday on Friday, January 20, 2023 (the 29th of the last month of the year of the Tiger) until Thursday, January 26, 2023 (the 5th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).
  • Option 2: Employees will start the Tet holiday on Saturday, January 21, 2023 (the 30th of the last month of the year of the Tiger) until Sunday, January 29, 2023 (the 8th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).

Official Tet Holiday Schedule Announced by the Government

According to the Office of the Government’s Official Dispatch No. 8056/VPCP-KGVX on the approval of the Lunar New Year and National Day holidays in 2023, specifically:

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has agreed to the option of a 7-day Tet holiday:

From January 20, 2023 to January 26, 2023 (from the 29th of the last month of the year of the Tiger to the 5th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).

For further reference:

2Tet Holiday Schedule for the Year of the Rabbit 2023 for Students and Pupils

Tet Holiday Schedule for Students Across the Country

Tet Holiday Schedule for Students Across the Country

Some provinces and cities have announced the Tet holiday schedule for their students. The holiday schedule for each province and city is being continuously updated and is subject to change according to the regulations of each locality.

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Province/City Holiday Schedule
Hanoi From January 19 to January 26 (from the 28th of the last month of the year of the Tiger to the 5th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).
Ho Chi Minh City From January 18, 2023 (the 27th of the last month) to January 29, 2023 (the 8th of the first month).
An Giang From January 16, 2023 (the 25th of the last month) to January 29, 2023
Ba Ria – Vung Tau From January 16, 2023 (the 25th of the last month of the year of the Tiger) to January 28, 2023 (the 7th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).
Bac Lieu From January 16, 2023 to January 29, 2023 (from the 25th of the last month to the 8th of the first month).
Bac Giang From January 20 to January 26, 2023 (from the 29th of the last month to the 5th of the first month).
Bac Kan To be updated
Bac Ninh From January 20, 2023 (the 29th of the last month of the year of the Tiger) to January 29, 2023 (the 8th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).
Ben Tre From January 19, 2023 to January 29, 2023 (from the 28th of the last month of the year of the Tiger to the 8th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).
Binh Duong January 18 – 29 (from the 27th of the last month to the 8th of the first month)
Binh Dinh From January 18 to January 29 (from the 27th of the last month to the 8th of the first month).
Binh Phuoc Kindergarten holiday from January 16, 2023 to January 27, 2023. Primary, secondary, high school, and continuing education levels have a 1-week Tet holiday from January 20, 2023 to January 27, 2023.
Binh Thuan From January 16 to January 28, 2023 (from the 25th of the last month of the year of the Tiger to the 7th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).
Ca Mau To be updated
Cao Bang From January 18, 2023 (the 27th of the last month) to January 29, 2023 (the 8th of the first month).
Can Tho From January 19, 2023 (the 28th of the last month) to January 28, 2023 (the 7th of the first month).
Da Nang From Wednesday, January 18, 2023 (the 27th of the last month of the year of the Tiger) to Sunday, January 29 (the 8th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).
Dak Lak To be updated
Dak Nong From January 18, 2023 (the 27th of the last month) to January 29, 2023 (the 8th of the first month).
Dien Bien Holiday for 12 consecutive days, from Wednesday, January 18, 2023 to Sunday, January 29, 2023 (from the 27th of the last month of the year of the Tiger to the 8th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).
Dong Nai Students at all levels will start their Tet holiday from Monday, January 16, 2023 (the 25th of the last month) to Saturday, January 28, 2023 (the 7th of the first month). Including Sunday, January 29, 2023 (the 8th of the first month), students will have a total of 14 consecutive days off.
Dong Thap Kindergarten, primary, secondary, and continuing education levels will have a Tet holiday from Wednesday, January 18, 2023 (the 27th of the last month of the year of the Tiger) to Saturday, January 28, 2023 (the 7th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).
Gia Lai From January 18, 2023 (the 27th of the last month) to January 29, 2023 (the 8th of the first month). The total number of days off is 12 days.
Ha Giang From January 18, 2023 to January 29, 2023 (from the 27th of the last month of the year of the Tiger to the 8th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit)
Ha Nam From January 20-29, 2023 (from the 29th of the last month to the 8th of the first month of the lunar calendar)
Ha Tinh From January 18, 2023 (the 27th of the last month of the year of the Tiger) to January 29, 2023 (the 8th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).
Hai Duong From January 18, 2023 – January 29, 2023 (from the 27th of the last month to the 8th of the first month).
Hai Phong From January 16, 2023 – January 28, 2023 (from the 25th of the last month to the 7th of the first month).
Hau Giang To be updated
Hoa Binh To be updated
Hung Yen To be updated
Khanh Hoa From January 16, 2023 (the 25th of the last month) to January 28, 2023 (the 7th of the first month).
Kien Giang All educational levels and grades will have a 1-week Tet holiday. Based on the announcement of the People’s Committee of Kien Giang province regarding the Tet holiday for the year of the Rabbit 2023, the Department of Education and Training will announce the specific schedule later.
Kon Tum From January 16, 2023 (the 25th of the last month) to January 28, 2023 (the 7th of the first month).
Lai Chau Students will have a Tet holiday from January 16, 2023 – January 28, 2023 (from the 25th of the last month to the 7th of the first month).
Lang Son To be updated
Lao Cai From January 16, 2023 to January 29, 2023 (from the 25th of the last month of the year of the Tiger to the 8th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit).
Lam Dong To be updated
Long An From January 16, 2023 (the 25th of the last month) to January 28, 2023 (the 7th of the first month).
Nam Dinh From January 19, 2023 to January 29, 2023 – from the 28th of the last month of the year of the Tiger to the 8th of the first month of the year of the Rabbit.
Frequently asked questions

The Lunar New Year is a festival celebrated by various cultures and countries that follow the lunar calendar. It marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is a time for families to come together and celebrate with feasts and traditions. The festival holds great cultural significance and is a time for new beginnings and good fortune.

In 2023, the Lunar New Year will be celebrated on Sunday, January 22nd. The festival will kick off the Year of the Rabbit, one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.

There are many traditions and customs associated with the Lunar New Year. Families typically gather for reunion dinners, exchange red envelopes containing lucky money, and clean their houses to sweep away any bad luck from the previous year. Other traditions include setting off firecrackers, decorating with red lanterns and couplets, and partaking in dragon and lion dances.

The Lunar New Year holidays are one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Asian cultures. It is a time for families to reunite and honor their ancestors. The festival also signifies the start of spring and is a time for renewal and new beginnings.

The Lunar New Year celebrations typically last for about two weeks, with the main festivities taking place on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. However, the entire festival season can last up to a month, with different traditions and activities taking place throughout the period.
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