Vietnamese Culture Day on November 24 Becomes a Public Holiday: Implications for Employers and Employees

GeneralFebruary 04, 2026 08:37

Vietnamese Culture Day on November 24 Becomes a Public Holiday

Vietnamese Culture Day on November 24 Becomes a Public Holiday: Implications for Employers and Employees

In early 2026, the Politburo officially decided to designate November 24 each year as “Vietnamese Culture Day”, and confirmed it as a public holiday nationwide.
This decision highlights Vietnam’s direction to position culture as an internal driver of sustainable development, alongside economic growth and international integration.

As Vietnam looks ahead to its medium- and long-term development goals toward 2030 and 2045, the growing emphasis on culture reflects a broader shift toward more people-centred and sustainable development.

Together with Reeracoen, let’s explore the impact of Vietnamese Culture Day in the context of the 2026 labor market.

1. What Is Vietnamese Culture Day (November 24)?

Vietnamese Culture Day (November 24) is a day designated by the Politburo to honor Vietnam’s cultural values, national identity, and people, while reinforcing the role of culture in the country’s sustainable development.

The decision to establish November 24 as Vietnamese Culture Day reflects several key directions:

  • Positioning culture alongside the economy and society in Vietnam’s national development strategy

  • Contributing to the development of well-rounded Vietnamese citizens who can meet the demands of modernization and global integration

  • Encouraging participation from the whole society—including businesses and employees—in preserving, promoting, and spreading Vietnamese cultural values

As a public holiday, Vietnamese Culture Day allows employees to take part in cultural, family, and community activities, while giving organizations an opportunity to integrate cultural values into HR management and corporate culture building.

2. The Role of Culture in Vietnam’s Development Vision (2030-2045)

Vietnam’s cultural policies are closely aligned with its broader national development strategy for the coming years, with a focus on:

  • Building an advanced Vietnamese culture rooted in a strong national identity

  • Developing cultural and creative industries

  • Increasing investment in cultural infrastructure and activities

According to official policy directions, the State aims to allocate at least 2% of total annual state budget expenditure to cultural development, highlighting the importance placed on culture as a long-term investment in human capital.

This is a notable level of investment, reflecting how highly culture is prioritized in Vietnam’s long-term development strategy.

As Vietnam prepares for key national milestones in 2026 and beyond, culture and people are increasingly recognised as core internal resources that support sustainable economic and social growth. The formal recognition of Vietnamese Culture Day as a public holiday is a practical step in this direction.

3. What Does It Mean for Employers?

Workforce Planning and Legal Compliance

The addition of a new paid public holiday on November 24 requires employers to:

  • Update public holiday calendars, payroll systems, and shift arrangements

  • Adjust production and operational plans, especially in manufacturing, logistics, and continuous-service sectors

  • Clearly communicate Vietnam’s working calendar to international clients and partners

Corporate Culture and Employer Branding

Vietnamese Culture Day also creates opportunities for organizations to:

  • Demonstrate alignment with local cultural values in employer branding and internal communications

  • Organize internal cultural, educational, or employee engagement activities

  • Strengthen employee loyalty and positive sentiment toward the company

As Vietnam’s labor market becomes increasingly competitive, non-salary factors such as culture, values, and workplace environment are playing a growing role in employee decision-making.

4. What Does It Mean for Employees?

An Additional Paid Public Holiday

Employees benefit from one additional official paid public holiday, which can help:

  • Improve work–life balance

  • Reduce long-term stress and burnout

Stronger Cultural Connection

Vietnamese Culture Day encourages employees to:

  • Take part in cultural, artistic, and community activities

  • Strengthen their connection with traditional and social values

New Career Opportunities

The State’s focus on developing cultural and creative industries may open up:

  • New hiring demand in creative fields, cultural tourism, media, and cultural education

  • Opportunities for career transitions and skills development in the medium to long term

Culture as a Driver of Workplace Growth

The official designation of Vietnamese Culture Day as a public holiday goes beyond symbolism. It reflects a broader shift toward people-centred development, where culture supports workforce sustainability, engagement, and long-term productivity.

For employers and employees alike, this change is both an adjustment and an opportunity—to build more connected, inclusive, and future-ready workplaces aligned with Vietnam’s evolving labour market.

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