After considering the two options, both of which are poised to last seven days, the ministry considered the former is more suitable.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed two options for a seven-day Tet break in 2020 for laborers.
In the first option, workers will take the break for Tet holiday from January 23 to January 29 while in the second one, the Tet break will last from January 24 to January 30.
After considering the two options, both of which will last seven days, the ministry considered the former is more suitable as people working away from home will have two days off to travel and prepare for the most significant holiday of the year.
Currently, the ministry is consulting with other ministries and relevant agencies until August 30 to decide on the plan of Tet break in September before summitting it to the prime minister for final approval.
Vietnamese people got a nine-day break for the last Tet that fell in February this year.
There has been a long-lasting debate on whether Vietnam should merge the Lunar New Year holidy with (solar) New Year fest, and the Tet holiday should be shortened as the country's productivity is low.
An enactment of Tet holiday activities in Vietnam. Photo: Viet Vision Travel.
|
After considering the two options, both of which will last seven days, the ministry considered the former is more suitable as people working away from home will have two days off to travel and prepare for the most significant holiday of the year.
Currently, the ministry is consulting with other ministries and relevant agencies until August 30 to decide on the plan of Tet break in September before summitting it to the prime minister for final approval.
Vietnamese people got a nine-day break for the last Tet that fell in February this year.
There has been a long-lasting debate on whether Vietnam should merge the Lunar New Year holidy with (solar) New Year fest, and the Tet holiday should be shortened as the country's productivity is low.
Other News
- Hanoi takes drastic action against environmental violations
- Voluntary social security should cover larger part of informal sector: Experts
- Excellent quality goods aim further than domestic market
- Hanoi launches occupational safety action month
- Hanoi digitizes public transport ticketing
- A new lease on life for Hanoi's community library system
- Gen-Z workers driven by career advancement and work environment
- Wide range of World Water Day 2024 activities in Vietnam
- Hanoi police fine street vendors for overcharging foreign tourists
- USAID launches US$3 million project to protect Vietnam's natural habitat
Trending
-
Hanoi, UNESCO pledge further cooperation
-
Vietnam news in brief - April 25
-
Vietnamese contemporary ballet celebrates Europe Day
-
Capital Law revision helps Hanoi promote role as nation’s socio-economic hub
-
IT training urged to focus on semiconductors
-
Voluntary social security should cover larger part of informal sector: Experts
-
ASEAN Future Forum 2024: Promoting regional centrality
-
Central bank moves gold auction to tomorrow
-
[Video]Hanoi beauty spots featured in saxophone legend Kenny G's music video