November 24 each year has been designated Vietnam Culture Day, when employees are entitled to take the day off with full pay. In 2026, it falls on a Tuesday. The right to take November 24 off should be distinguished from the proposed workday swap to create a continuous holiday.
The new public holiday is established in a National Assembly resolution
Under Article 2 of Resolution 28/2026/QH16 on the development of Vietnamese culture, November 24 each year is Vietnam Culture Day; employees are entitled to take the day off with full pay. The resolution takes effect on July 1, 2026.
The fully paid holiday on November 24 therefore has an enacted legal basis. The provision applies annually, rather than only to 2026.
November 24, 2026 falls on a Tuesday: Distinguish it from the proposed four-day break
According to the government report updated on October 5, the Ministry of Home Affairs proposed two options for administrative agencies and public service units: move the November 23 workday to November 28 to create a continuous break from November 21–24, or take only November 24 off without swapping workdays.
The report says the Ministry of Home Affairs recommended the first option. However, this remains a report on a proposal. This article does not treat the continuous holiday schedule as a finalized decision. For employees in businesses, the report confirms the fully paid holiday on Tuesday, November 24 under the regulation.
| Item | Status | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Fully paid holiday on November 24 | Established by regulation | Based on Article 2 of Resolution 28/2026/QH16 |
| Continuous break November 21–24, with a make-up workday on November 28 | Proposed option | Does not automatically apply to every business |
| Each organization’s shifts and handover arrangements | Specific announcement required | Check with HR |
What should employees check before making plans?
Before booking tickets or accommodation or arranging family matters, employees should check their organization’s announcement for the holiday, surrounding workdays, and a contact for questions. A headline about a public holiday is not enough to determine each person’s shift schedule.
If your work involves continuous operations, clarify assignments and how working time will be recorded. Questions about pay for working on the holiday should be checked by HR against the applicable rules and specific circumstances. This article does not calculate payments for individual contract types.
Handovers should also be completed before the holiday: pending files, upcoming deadlines, work status, and the person taking over. A brief but informative update can reduce unexpected calls during time off.
Preparation suggestions for business owners and HR teams
From an operational perspective, the holiday should be factored into delivery, production, payment, and customer support plans early enough. A complex procedure is unnecessary; what matters is that departments use the same schedule and know who is responsible when issues arise.
A useful announcement can contain four parts: the basis for the holiday, the applicable schedule, handover arrangements, and contact details. If some items are awaiting guidance, state what remains undecided rather than issuing an apparently complete schedule based on assumptions.
For customers and partners, focus the message on service hours, request cut-off times, and when processing will resume. Tasks with deadlines close to the holiday should be reviewed separately to avoid the assumption that every obligation automatically shifts with the holiday schedule.
| Preparation task | Expected output |
|---|---|
| Review staff schedules | Clear announcement of the holiday and related work schedule |
| Check time-sensitive tasks | List of tasks to complete or hand over |
| Assign a contact | Designated recipient and agreed contact channel |
| Update customers | Service hours and when processing will resume |
- Article 2 of Resolution 28/2026/QH16 establishes November 24 each year as a fully paid public holiday.
- The resolution takes effect on July 1, 2026; the first holiday under this provision is November 24, 2026.
- Do not assume that the proposed four-day break is a confirmed holiday schedule for every business.
A clear HR announcement should separate statutory entitlements, the schedule adopted by the organization, and handover arrangements. Preparing early helps employees plan while enabling businesses to maintain service.
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Frequently asked questions
Is November 24, 2026 a fully paid public holiday?
Yes. Article 2 of Resolution 28/2026/QH16 designates November 24 each year as Vietnam Culture Day, when employees are entitled to take the day off with full pay.
What day of the week is November 24, 2026?
November 24, 2026 falls on a Tuesday.
Will all employees have a continuous four-day break?
That conclusion cannot be drawn. The government report updated on October 5, 2026 still describes the workday swap for a four-day break as a proposal. Employees need to check the schedule adopted by their organization.
Does this holiday apply only in 2026?
No. The resolution establishes November 24 each year as the holiday and takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Sources and updates
Checked on October 7, 2026 against the full text of Resolution 28/2026/QH16 and the Government Electronic Newspaper report updated on October 5, 2026. The report still presents the continuous four-day break as a proposal; this article does not claim it has been approved. The operational preparation section contains suggestions from the editorial team.
Last updated: 7 Oct 2026
Bài Học Kinh Doanh Editorial Team
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