In Vietnam, the Labor Code ensures that employees receive various types of leave, including public holidays, annual leave, sick leave, and more. Here's an overview of the key holiday and leave entitlements in Vietnam:

Public Holidays in Vietnam

Vietnam observes 11 official public holidays, during which employees are entitled to paid time off. These holidays include:

   New Year’s Day (January 1): 1 day

   Lunar New Year (Tết Nguyên Đán): Usually 5 days, but this can be extended based on government decisions. Dates vary according to the lunar calendar.

   Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day (April 10, lunar calendar): 1 day

   Reunification Day (April 30): 1 day

   International Labor Day (May 1): 1 day

   National Day (September 2): 2 days (since 2021)

If a public holiday falls on a weekend, employees get the next working day off.

Annual Leave Entitlement

Vietnamese employees are entitled to paid annual leave based on their years of service:

   12 days per year for employees with less than 12 months of continuous service.

   An additional 1 day for every 5 years of service at the same company.

   Employees in hazardous or physically demanding jobs get 14 to 16 days of paid leave.

Sick Leave

Sick leave in Vietnam is covered by the Social Insurance system, with entitlement depending on working conditions:

   Normal working conditions: Up to 30 days of paid sick leave per year.

   Hazardous working conditions: Up to 40 days per year.

Maternity and Paternity Leave

   Maternity leave: Female employees are entitled to 6 months of paid leave, funded by the social insurance system. They can also request additional unpaid leave with employer approval.

   Paternity leave: Male employees are entitled to 5–14 days of paid leave, depending on the number of children (5 days for 1 child, 14 days for twins or more).

Other Types of Leave

Employees are also entitled to leave for special occasions:

   Marriage Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the employee's own marriage.

   Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of immediate family members.

   Family Leave: 1 day of paid leave for the marriage of an employee’s child.

Conclusion:

Vietnam’s Labor Code ensures that employees maintain a healthy work-life balance through various paid leave entitlements. These leave provisions protect workers in times of illness, personal events, and family responsibilities, promoting overall well-being in the workforce.