What is the age to first foot in 2024 in Vietnam? What are days off for employees in Vietnam during Lunar New Year holiday in 2024?
What is the age to first foot in 2024 in Vietnam? What are days off for employees in Vietnam during Lunar New Year holiday in 2024? - Mr. Quan (Ha Noi)
What is the age to first foot in 2024 in Vietnam?
In 2024, the zodiac year is Year of the Dragon. According to folklore beliefs, in order for the homeowner to have a lucky and favorable new year, the first footer should have an age that is compatible with the homeowner's zodiac sign.
You can refer to the compatible ages for the first footer in 2024 as follows:
Age of the Rat
For homeowners born in the Year of the Rat, if choosing a male to be the first footer, they should choose someone born in the following years: 1955, 1962, 1965, 1982, 1985, 1992, 1995.
If choosing a female to be the first footer, they should choose someone born in the following years: 1946, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1968, 1971, 1976, 1986, 1988, 1991.
Age of the Buffalo
If choosing a male to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1951, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1992.
If choosing a female to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1951, 1965, 1971, 1975, 1981, 1985.
Age of the Tiger
If choosing a male to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1948, 1952, 1958, 1966, 1972, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1988.
If choosing a female to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1948, 1952, 1958, 1966, 1972, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1988.
Age of the Cat
If choosing a male to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1952, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1975, 1982, 1992, 1995. If choosing a female to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1952, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1972, 1982, 1985, 1992, 1995.
Age of the Dragon
If choosing a male to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1951, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1981, 1992, 1995.
If choosing a female to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1951, 1965, 1971, 1975, 1985.
Age of the Snake
If choosing a male to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1946, 1952, 1958, 1966, 1972, 1976, 1978, 1982.
If choosing a female to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1946, 1952, 1958, 1966, 1972, 1976, 1978, 1982.
Age of the Horse
If choosing a male to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1952, 1955, 1962, 1982, 1985, 1992, 1995.
If choosing a female to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1946, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1968, 1976, 1986, 1991.
Age of the Goat
If choosing a male to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1951, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1981, 1992.
If choosing a female to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1951, 1965, 1971, 1975, 1981, 1991, 1995.
Age of the Monkey
If choosing a male to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1952, 1956, 1958, 1966, 1972, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1988.
If choosing a female to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1952, 1956, 1958, 1966, 1972, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1988.
Age of the Rooster
If choosing a male to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1945, 1949, 1953, 1961, 1965, 1973, 1977, 1981, 1989, 1993.
If choosing a female to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1945, 1949, 1953, 1961, 1965, 1973, 1977, 1981, 1989, 1993.
Age of the Dog
If choosing a male to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1950, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1975, 1982, 1985.
If choosing a female to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1946, 1950, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1975, 1982, 1985.
Age of the Pig
If choosing a male to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1947, 1951, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1975, 1982, 1985.
If choosing a male to be the first footer, homeowners should choose someone born in the following years: 1947, 1951, 1955, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1975, 1982, 1985.
In addition, choosing the age for the first footer at the beginning of 2024 according to the homeowner's zodiac sign is considered as one of the important factors to optimize positive energy in the house. According to the five elements: Metal, Water, Fire, Earth, Wood, there will be pairs of mutually nurturing and mutually restraining elements.
Above information is for reference only.
What is the age to first foot in 2024 in Vietnam? What are days off for employees in Vietnam during Lunar New Year holiday in 2024? - image from internet
What are days off for employees in Vietnam during Lunar New Year holiday in 2024?
Pursuant to the Announcement 5015/TB-LDTBXH in 2023 stipulating lunar new year and national day holidays in 2024 of officials, public employees and employees as follows:
1. Officials, public employees and employees working at administrative agencies, political organizations or socio-political organizations (hereinafter referred to as “officials and public employees”) are entitled to have the Lunar New Year holiday in 2024 from Thursday, February 08, 2024 of the solar calendar (i.e. December 29, 2023 of the lunar calendar) to the end of Wednesday, February 14, 2024 of the solar calendar (i.e. January 05, 2024 of the lunar calendar). This holiday includes 05 days of the Lunar New Year holiday and 02 days of compensatory time-off for the weekly days off as prescribed in Clause 3 Article 111 of the Labor Code.
2. Officials and public employees are entitled to have the National Day holiday in 2024 from August 31, 2024 (Saturday) to the end of September 03, 2024 (Tuesday) of the solar calendar. This holiday includes 02 days of the National Day holiday and 02 weekly days off.
3. Any agency or unit that adopts the abovementioned holiday schedule for Lunar New Year and National Day in 2024 shall be responsible for properly assigning its personnel to ensure uninterrupted and effective operation with a view to serving organizations and individuals.
4. Any agency or unit that does not take automatic days-off on Saturday and Sunday every week shall, depending on its specific work program or plan, set an appropriate holiday schedule of their own.
5. With regard to employees other than those prescribed in Clause 1 of this Announcement, employers may adopt the following holiday schedule for Lunar New Year and National Day in 2024:
- The Lunar New Year holiday may include 01 ending day of the year 2023 and 04 beginning days of the year 2024 of the lunar calendar, or 02 ending days of the year 2023 and 03 beginning days of the year 2024 of the lunar calendar, or 03 ending days of the year 2023 and 02 beginning days of the year 2024 of the lunar calendar.
- The National Day holiday may include September 02, 2024 and either September 01, 2024 (Sunday) or September 03, 2024 (Tuesday) of the solar calendar.
- The holiday schedule for Lunar New Year and National Day in 2024 shall be notified to employees at least 30 days before implementation.
- In case a weekly day off coincides with a public holiday prescribed in Clause 1 Article 112 of the Labor Code, employees will have compensatory time-off on the next business day as prescribed in Clause 3 Article 111 of the Labor Code.
- Employers are encouraged to adopt the same Lunar New Year holiday schedule for their employees as officials and public employees.
As regulations above, the days off for employees in Vietnam during Lunar New Year holiday in 2024 shall be decided by the employers. Specifically:
- Employers may take days off for 01 ending day of the year 2023 and 04 beginning days of the year 2024 of the lunar calendar
- Employers may take days off for 02 ending days of the year 2023 and 03 beginning days of the year 2024 of the lunar calendar
- Employers may take days off for 03 ending days of the year 2023 and 02 beginning days of the year 2024 of the lunar calendar
Some enterprises will grant employees a Lunar New Year holiday in 2024, following the official holiday schedule for officials and public servants. The holiday period is typically 7 days, starting from the 29th of the lunar calendar of the Year of the Cat and ending on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 (which corresponds to the 5th day of the lunar calendar of the Year of the Dragon).
What are regulations on salary of employees working on Lunar New Year holiday in 2024 in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 98 of the Labor Code in 2019 stipulating overtime pay, night work pay as follows:
Overtime pay, night work pay
1. An employee who works overtime will be paid an amount based on the piece rate or actual salary as follows:
a) On normal days: at least 150%;
b) On weekly days off: at least 200%;
c) During public holidays, paid leave, at least 300%, not including the daily salary during the public holidays or paid leave for employees receiving daily salaries.
2. An employee who works at night will be paid an additional amount of at least 30% of the normal salary.
3. An employee who works overtime at night will be paid, in addition to the salary specified in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article, an amount of at least 20% of the day work salary of a normal day, weekend or public holiday.
4. The Government shall elaborate this Article.
Pursuant to Article 112 of the Labor Code in 2019 stipulating public holidays as follows:
Public holidays
1. Employees shall be entitled to fully paid days off on the following public holidays:
a) Gregorian Calendar New Year Holiday: 01 day (the 1st of January of the Gregorian calendar);
b) Lunar New Year Holidays: 05 days;
c) Victory Day: 01 day (the 30th of April of the Gregorian calendar);
d) International Labor Day: 01 day (the 1st of May of the Gregorian calendar);
dd) National Day: 02 days (the 2nd of September of the Gregorian calendar and the previous or next day);
e) Hung Kings Commemoration Day: 01 day (the 10th of the third month of the Lunar calendar).
2. Foreign employees in Vietnam are entitled to 01 traditional public holiday and 01 National Day of their country, in addition to the public holidays stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article.
3. The Prime Minister shall decide the specific public holidays mentioned in Point b and Point dd Clause 1 of this Article on an annual basis.
As regulations above, employees working on Lunar New Year holiday in 2024 in Vietnam will be paid at least 300% of the piece rate or actual salary, not including the daily salary during the public holidays or paid leave for employees receiving daily salaries.
If they work at night, they will be paid an additional amount of at least 30% of the normal salary.
If they work overtime at night, they will be paid, in addition to the piece rate or actual salary, an amount of at least 20% of the day work salary of a normal day, weekend or public holiday.
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