When was the first time that Vietnamese Women's Day was celebrated in Vietnam? Are students in Vietnam entitled to days off on this day?

When was the first time that Vietnamese Women's Day was celebrated in Vietnam?

The Vietnamese Women's Day in 2024 marks the 94th anniversary.

Every year on October 20, not only is this day dedicated to honoring Vietnamese women, but it also commemorates the founding day of the Vietnam Women's Union. In 2024, we come together to celebrate the 94th anniversary of this organization's founding, marking a long journey of the development of the Vietnamese women's movement.

October 20 is chosen as Vietnamese Women's Day to commemorate the foundation of the Vietnam Women's Union. The Union was founded on October 20, 1930, marking an important milestone in the history of the struggle for women's rights in Vietnam.

*Historical Significance: October 20 is associated with revolutionary activities of Vietnamese women, reflecting their vital role in the national liberation struggles.

Honoring Women: Choosing October 20 is a way to honor the substantial contributions of Vietnamese women to the cause of building and protecting the nation.

*Significance: What does this day mean for Vietnamese women

October 20 carries significant meaning for Vietnamese women:

Honoring Value: This day affirms the role, position, and value of women in society.

Gratitude and Appreciation: It is an occasion for families, friends, and society to express gratitude and appreciation for women's contributions.

Encouragement: October 20 provides motivation for women to continue striving and advancing in life.

Enhancing Status: This day contributes to enhancing the status of women in family and society.

*Activities: What types of activities are usually organized to commemorate this day

Each year on October 20, the entire country organizes many meaningful activities to commemorate this special day. Some prominent activities include:

Ceremonial Events: Institutions, units, and schools organize solemn commemorative ceremonies with various special cultural performances.

Gift-giving: Male friends and relatives often give flowers and gifts to women to express affection.

Charitable Activities: Many organizations and individuals organize charitable activities to assist women in difficult circumstances.

Competitions: Organizing cultural and sports competitions to create a vibrant and joyful atmosphere.

Conferences and Seminars: Organizing discussions and conferences to exchange issues related to women.

*Note: Information is for reference only./.

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When was the first time that Vietnamese Women's Day was celebrated in Vietnam? Are students in Vietnam entitled to days off on this day?​ (Image from the Internet)

Are students in Vietnam entitled to days off on Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20)?

Currently, there are no specific regulations regarding holiday schedules for students. Thus, students will study and take holidays according to their school and teacher's schedule.

According to Article 112 Labor Code 2019, the provisions regarding holidays are as follows:

Holidays

1. Employees are entitled to not work and receive full salary on the following holidays:

a) New Year's Day: 01 day (January 1 of the solar calendar);

b) Lunar New Year's Days: 05 days;

c) Victory Day: 01 day (April 30 of the solar calendar);

d) International Labor Day: 01 day (May 1 of the solar calendar);

dd) National Day: 02 days (September 2 of the solar calendar and 01 adjacent day before or after);

e) Hung Kings' Commemoration Day: 01 day (March 10 of the lunar calendar).

2. Foreign employees working in Vietnam, apart from the holidays prescribed in clause 1 of this Article, are also entitled to one traditional holiday and one National Day of their country.

3. Annually, depending on practical conditions, the Prime Minister of Vietnam specifies the holidays regulated in point b and point đ of clause 1 of this Article.

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

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

1. The earliest school entry is one week before the opening ceremony date. For grade 1, the earliest school entry is two weeks before the opening ceremony date.

2. Organize the opening ceremony on September 5, 2024.

3. End the first semester before January 18, 2025, and complete the program and end the school year before May 31, 2025.

4. Recognize the completion of the primary school program and the recognition of junior high school graduation before June 30, 2025.

5. Complete the admission for entry-level classes before July 31, 2025.

6. The 2025 national high school graduation exam is anticipated to take place on June 26 and June 27, 2025.

7. Other national exams are organized according to the regulations and guidance of the Ministry of Education and Training.

Thus, holidays that students may have off in the academic year of 2024-2025 including:

(1) New Year's Day

(2) Lunar New Year

(3) Victory Day (April 30 of the solar calendar)

(4) International Labor Day (May 1 of the solar calendar)

(5) National Day (September 2 of the solar calendar)

(6) Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (March 10 of the lunar calendar)

*Note: The Chairmen of the People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities will decide the specific academic year plan in each locality.

Therefore, on Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20, students may still attend school as usual (except if October 20 falls on a weekend day).

By what date will students in Vietnam conclude the academic year 2024-2025?

According to Article 1 of Decision 2045/QD-BGDDT 2024, the framework for the academic year timeline 2024 - 2025 is as follows:

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

1. The earliest school entry is one week before the opening ceremony date. For grade 1, the earliest school entry is two weeks before the opening ceremony date.

2. Organize the opening ceremony on September 5, 2024.

3. End the first semester before January 18, 2025, and complete the program and end the school year before May 31, 2025.

4. Recognize the completion of the primary school program and the recognition of junior high school graduation before June 30, 2025.

5. Complete the admission for entry-level classes before July 31, 2025.

6. The 2025 national high school graduation exam is anticipated to take place on June 26 and June 27, 2025.

7. Other national exams are organized according to the regulations and guidance of the Ministry of Education and Training.

Thus, referring to the above regulations, students will conclude the academic year 2024-2025 before May 31, 2025.

*Note: To know the exact date when students will have the first semester exams for 2024-2025, parents should follow the announcements from the school or local notifications.