What is the significance of Southern Resistance Day on September 23 in Vietnam? Are students entitled to a day off on this day?

What is the significance of Southern Resistance Day on September 23 in Vietnam?

The Southern Resistance Day on September 23 holds significant historical importance as one of the proud pages in the history of the Vietnamese nation.

September 23, 1945 (Southern Resistance Day) was the beginning of the prolonged resistance of the Vietnamese nation against the French colonial invasion.

Only 21 days after the country achieved independence, the French colonials aimed to invade our country once more. On September 23, 1945, they fired their guns to attack Saigon, initiating the second war of invasion. However, under the leadership of the Vietnam Communist Party and President Ho Chi Minh, the soldiers and people of the Southern region unanimously rose up to firmly fight against the French colonial invaders.

Therefore, this day in 2024 is commemorated as the 79th anniversary of the Southern Resistance Day (September 23, 1945 - September 23, 2024).

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What is the significance of Southern Resistance Day on September 23 in Vietnam? Are students entitled to a day off on this day?​ (Image from the Internet)

Are upper secondary students in Vietnam entitled to a day off on Southern Resistance Day on September 23?

Currently, the law does not stipulate a day off for students on Southern Resistance Day on September 23.

Additionally, based on Article 112 of the Labor Code 2019 regarding holidays:

Holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year)

1. Employees are entitled to fully paid days off on the following holidays:

a) New Year’s Day: 1 day (January 1 of the Gregorian calendar);

b) Lunar New Year: 5 days;

c) Victory Day: 1 day (April 30 of the Gregorian calendar);

d) International Workers' Day: 1 day (May 1 of the Gregorian calendar);

e) National Day: 2 days (September 2 of the Gregorian calendar and 1 day immediately before or after);

f) Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day: 1 day (March 10 of the lunar calendar).

2. Foreign employees working in Vietnam, in addition to the holidays specified in clause 1 of this Article, are entitled to one traditional national holiday and one National Day of their home country.

3. Annually, based on actual conditions, the Prime Minister of the Government of Vietnam shall decide on the specific holidays prescribed in points b and e, clause 1 of this Article.

Since students follow teachers for holidays, and according to the regulations of the Labor Code 2019, teachers do not get a day off on Southern Resistance Day on September 23, students would not get a day off either.

Thus, students will not have a day off on this occasion unless Southern Resistance Day on September 23 annually falls on a Saturday or Sunday (weekend days).

Do upper secondary school students with fathers who are revolution contributors in Vietnam qualify for any benefits policies?

According to Article 3 of the Ordinance on Preferential Treatment of Revolution Contributors 2020:

Subjects entitled to preferential policies for revolution contributors

1. Revolution contributors include:

a) People who engaged in revolutionary activities before January 1, 1945;

b) People who engaged in revolutionary activities from January 1, 1945, to the August 1945 uprising;

c) Martyrs;

d) Vietnamese heroic mothers;

e) Heroes of the People's Armed Forces;

f) Labor heroes during the resistance period;

g) Wounded soldiers, including type B wounded soldiers recognized before December 31, 1993; people entitled to policies as wounded soldiers;

h) Sick soldiers;

i) People who participated in the resistance and were affected by chemical toxins;

j) People who engaged in revolutionary activities, resistance, protection of the Fatherland, performing international obligations, and were imprisoned or exiled by the enemy;

k) People who participated in the resistance and liberated the nation, protected the Fatherland, and performed international obligations;

l) People who helped the revolution.

2. Relatives of revolution contributors include parents, spouses, children (biological or adopted children), and caretakers of martyrs.

Upper secondary school students whose fathers are revolution contributors are eligible for preferential policies for revolution contributors.

When will upper secondary school students in Vietnam finish the first semester of the 2024-2025 academic year?

According to Article 1 of Decision 2045/QD-BGDDT in 2024:

Issuing the framework for the 2024 - 2025 academic year plan for preschool education, general education, and continuing education nationwide as follows:

1. The earliest back-to-school date is 1 week before the school opening date. For first graders, the earliest back-to-school date is 2 weeks before the school opening date.

2. The school opening ceremony is on September 5, 2024.

3. The first semester ends before January 18, 2025, with the school year ending program completion by May 31, 2025.

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According to the regulation, the first semester ends before January 18, 2025.

Thus, upper secondary school students will finish the first semester of the 2024-2025 academic year before January 18, 2025.