Năm 2025, người Việt Nam sẽ có hai dịp nghỉ lễ quan trọng: Tết Dương Lịch vào ngày 1 tháng 1 và Tết Nguyên Đán kéo dài từ cuối tháng 1 đến đầu tháng 2. Đây là hội cơ tuyệt vời cho mọi người nghỉ lễ, đoàn tụ gia đình và đón chào năm mới với nhiều hy vọng và mục tiêu mới. Việc lên kế hoạch chi tiết sẽ giúp bạn tận dụng tối đa thời gian nghỉ này.

Lunar New Year (Tet) and Western New Year are the two most important holidays in Vietnam. These are occasions for family reunions, rest, and the celebration of the new year. While Tet holds deep cultural significance for the Vietnamese people, the Western New Year has a more international flavor. This article will provide detailed information about the holiday schedules for Western New Year and Lunar New Year in 2025 in Vietnam, along with some key notes for these holidays.

Western New Year Holiday Schedule for 2025

Western New Year in 2025 will fall on Wednesday, January 1. According to the Vietnamese Labor Code, employees are entitled to one day off for this occasion. However, the actual holiday schedule may vary depending on decisions made by specific agencies or businesses. Since January 1, 2025, falls in the middle of the week, many businesses might arrange for employees to either take an extra day off or swap shifts before and after this date to extend the holiday period.

For government workers, the official day off will be the one day as specified by law, but if combined with the weekend (if compensatory days off are offered), workers can take advantage of this time for longer rest periods or short holiday trips.

Lunar New Year Holiday Schedule for 2025

According to the proposal from the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, the Lunar New Year holiday in 2025 will span a total of 9 consecutive days. Specifically, the holiday will start on Saturday, January 25, 2025 (the 26th day of the 12th lunar month of the Year of the Dragon) and will end on Sunday, February 2, 2025 (the 5th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Snake). This break includes weekends before and after the official holidays, providing workers with an extended period for family gatherings and celebrating Tet.

With this 9-day holiday, workers will have more time to prepare for Tet, travel, or visit family and friends. Many will likely take advantage of the long break to travel or relax.

Tet in 2025 (Year of the Snake)

The Lunar New Year of 2025, which marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake (Ất Tỵ), will officially start on January 28, 2025 (the 29th day of the 12th lunar month of 2024), and the holiday will last until February 3, 2025. The official Tet holiday typically lasts 5-7 days, but in practice, many businesses and government agencies extend the break by starting on the 30th day of the lunar month and resuming work after the 6th day of the first lunar month.

Below is a projected Lunar New Year schedule:

• January 28, 2025 (29th day of the lunar month): The start of the Tet holiday.
• January 29, 2025 (30th day of the lunar month): Preparations for the "Tat Nien" feast and the welcoming of the New Year's Eve.
• January 30, 2025 (the 1st day of the lunar new year): The first day of the new year, a time for family reunions and traditional activities like "xông đất" (first visitor of the year) and sending New Year greetings.
• January 31 – February 3, 2025 (2nd to the 5th day of Tet): Continued festive activities, visiting friends and relatives, and participating in traditional celebrations.

The total number of holiday days could vary from 7 to 9, depending on company policies. Compensation days off will also be an important consideration, especially if holidays overlap with weekends.

The Significance of Tet and Western New Year

Western New Year:

While Western New Year does not carry the same cultural depth as Tet, it is a time for the Vietnamese to join in the global celebration of the New Year. It provides a chance to relax, relieve stress, and welcome the new year with fresh hopes and goals. Major cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang often host countdown events with fireworks and musical performances, attracting large crowds of locals and tourists.

Lunar New Year:

Tet is the largest and most important holiday for the Vietnamese. It is a time for families to reunite, pay tribute to ancestors, and express gratitude to previous generations. Tet is also a time for everyone to wish for peace, luck, and happiness in the new year. Traditional customs such as giving lucky money (lì xì), xông đất, and New Year greetings are essential parts of the celebration.

With 2025 being the Year of the Snake, many people spend more time researching feng shui and the elements of the year, hoping to bring good fortune and positivity. Worshipping the gods, ancestors, and offering incense in the early days of the new year are important cultural practices cherished and preserved by the Vietnamese.

Important Notes for Planning Holidays

If you plan to travel during the Western or Lunar New Year holidays in 2025, it's essential to plan early, especially when booking plane tickets, train tickets, or accommodations. During major holidays, the number of travelers increases sharply, leading to ticket shortages and higher service prices. Additionally, traffic in major cities is usually very congested, especially in the days leading up to Tet, so it's best to plan your schedule to avoid traffic jams.

Since the Lunar New Year lasts for several days and is a time when people return to their hometowns, many public services like banks, post offices, and businesses temporarily close or operate on limited hours. Therefore, it's essential to stock up on necessary supplies and handle important tasks before the holiday season.