Vietnam’s Public Holidays and Leave Benefits
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.
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* This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific compliance guidance, consult a qualified professional.
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