Vietnam’s Children’s Day 2025: Honouring the Future of the Nation

GeneralMay 29, 2025 10:00


Vietnam’s Children’s Day 2025: Honouring the Future of the Nation

Every year on June 1st, Vietnam celebrates International Children’s Day, a heartfelt occasion that reflects the country’s commitment to nurturing and protecting its youngest generation. As we approach Children’s Day 2025, this celebration is more than just balloons and candy — it’s a reminder of the pivotal role children play in Vietnam’s future and how society, employers, and families can come together to honour them.

Why Children’s Day Matters in Vietnam

Children’s Day in Vietnam is rooted in a long-standing tradition of respect for family and youth. The occasion first gained national significance after the country ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990. Since then, June 1st has served not only as a day of celebration, but also as an annual call to action for child welfare, access to education, and youth development.

  • Vietnam has over 24 million children under the age of 16, accounting for about 24% of the population.

  • According to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), child protection and educational access remain national priorities under the 2021–2030 Child Development Strategy.

How Children’s Day is Celebrated in Vietnam

1. At Home and in the Community

Families across Vietnam take the day to treat their children to special outings — parks, water playgrounds, zoos, cinemas, and family meals. In urban centres like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, shopping malls and amusement centres often run Children’s Day promotions and themed entertainment.

In rural areas, schools and local organisations host performances, drawing contests, sports events, and scholarship award ceremonies to support disadvantaged students.

2. At Schools and Kindergartens

Many schools organise celebrations in the week leading up to June 1st. Activities include:

  • Gift-giving from teachers and parent committees

  • School plays and singing competitions

  • Art displays themed around love, dreams, and the future

3. At Workplaces and Unions

It’s common for Vietnamese companies, particularly those with strong labour union representation, to organise Children’s Day events for employees’ families. These may include:

  • Carnival-style games and lucky draws

  • Educational workshops or science corners

  • Sponsored trips to museums or cultural sites

Such efforts not only foster employee satisfaction but also reflect a company’s family-friendly work culture — a growing employer branding asset in today’s competitive job market.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on Children’s Day

For businesses in Vietnam, Children’s Day is also a strategic opportunity to demonstrate community engagement and social responsibility. Popular CSR initiatives around June 1 include:

  • Donating books, toys, and uniforms to underprivileged children
  • Organising employee volunteer days at local schools or orphanages
  • Sponsoring rural student scholarships or building school infrastructure
  • Hosting inclusive events for children with disabilities or special needs

With growing public interest in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, these initiatives can meaningfully enhance corporate reputation — especially among millennial and Gen Z employees who value purpose-driven employers.

Children’s Day 2025: Themes & Government Focus

The theme for Children’s Day 2025 is expected to align with Vietnam’s continued focus on:

  • Digital safety and online learning access

  • Mental health and emotional well-being for children

  • Reducing school dropout rates in rural and ethnic minority areas

MOLISA and the Ministry of Education and Training will continue leading national campaigns that advocate for inclusive, quality education and child protection across all provinces.

Final Thoughts

Children’s Day in Vietnam is more than a tradition — it’s a celebration of possibility. For families, it’s a time to cherish. For schools and communities, it’s a time to empower. And for companies, it’s a chance to lead by example and invest in the next generation of Vietnamese talent.

As a recruitment leader in Vietnam and APAC, Reeracoen proudly supports employers who create nurturing environments for both workers and their families — because the future of work begins with how we support our children today.

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