Information about 4-day holiday for New Year 2026 spreads: Ministry of Home Affairs speaks out

Regarding some information on social networks about holidays and Tet in 2026, a representative of the Ministry of Home Affairs said that up to this point, there has been no official announcement about the number of holidays and Tet in the coming year.

Recently, social media has been flooded with information suggesting that the 2026 New Year's Day holiday might last four consecutive days, or that Vietnamese workers will have a total of 115 days off next year.

Regarding information on holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year) in 2026, a representative from the Ministry of Interior stated that the holiday schedule for next year had been developed by the ministry well in advance. These plans are currently being reviewed by relevant agencies.

Subsequently, the Prime Minister will consider and decide on the number of holidays for the Lunar New Year and National Day (September 2nd). After approval, the Minister of Home Affairs will issue a notice regarding the holidays in 2026, in accordance with Decree No. 128/2025/ND-CP regulating the delegation of authority and decentralization in state management in the field of Home Affairs.

Regarding the 2026 holiday schedule, the Ministry of Interior has also made thorough preparations to promptly issue official announcements to officials, civil servants, employees, and businesses. This will allow employers to proactively arrange their production and business activities accordingly.

Regarding New Year's Day, the Ministry of Interior stated that, according to the Labor Code, New Year's Day will be a one-day holiday, January 1st.

Furthermore, the ministry will seek the Prime Minister's opinion on the specific dates for the Lunar New Year and National Day (September 2nd) holidays, based on actual conditions. This is also a regulation based on the Labor Code.

According to the Labor Code, employees are entitled to 11 paid days off for the following holidays: New Year's Day (January 1st) - 1 day off; Lunar New Year - 5 days off; Victory Day (April 30th) - 1 day off; International Labor Day (May 1st) - 1 day off; National Day (September 2nd and one day before or after); Hung Kings Commemoration Day (March 10th of the lunar calendar) - 1 day off.

Source: https://baohatinh.vn/lan-truyen-thong-tin-nghi-4-ngay-tet-duong-lich-2026-bo-noi-vu-len-tieng-post295362.html