What are details of the Notice of New Year's Holiday 2025 in Vietnam?
What are details of the Notice of New Year's Holiday 2025 in Vietnam?
New Year's Day 2025 is the first day of the new year according to the solar calendar, marking the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. New Year's Day not only holds special significance for Western history and culture but has also become an important celebration welcomed in many countries worldwide, including Vietnam.
New Year's Day is a time for people to reflect on the journey of the past year, the successes as well as challenges, and set new plans and goals for the upcoming year. It is also an occasion to honor family connection, friendships, and other significant relationships in life.
In Vietnam, New Year's Day does not have the traditional status of the Lunar New Year but remains a holiday warmly celebrated by the populace. January 1st is an official public holiday as regulated by the State, providing an opportunity for everyone to rest, entertain, and participate in New Year festivities.
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Will there be fireworks on New Year's Day 2025 in Vietnam?
According to Clause 8, Article 11 of Decree 137/2020/ND-CP (amended by Clause 2, Article 3 of Decree 56/2023/ND-CP) on the circumstances for organizing fireworks displays:
Article 11. Circumstances for organizing fireworks displays
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- Commemoration of the liberation day, founding day of central-affiliated city and provinces
a) Central-affiliated city and Thua Thien Hue province are authorized to launch high-altitude and low-altitude fireworks for durations not exceeding 15 minutes; other provinces are authorized to launch low-altitude fireworks for durations not exceeding 15 minutes;
b) The time for firing is 21:00 on the commemoration day, founding day of central-affiliated city and provinces.
- Events of national and international cultural, tourism, and sporting significance.
- Other cases as decided by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism after a coordinated agreement with the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense.
According to Clause 3, Article 12 of Decree 137/2020/ND-CP (amended by Clause 3, Article 3 of Decree 56/2023/ND-CP) on the authority and procedures for permitting firework displays:
Article 12. Authority and procedures for permitting firework displays
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- Provinces and cities under central control desiring to organize fireworks displays according to Clause 7 and Clause 8 of Article 11 of this Decree, or intending to adjust the shooting range or duration, must submit a written proposal to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at least 30 days before the intended fireworks display date, clearly stating the quantity, shooting range, number of firing points, timing, duration, and the proposed location for the fireworks.
Within 5 working days from receipt, the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense will provide written feedback for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to compile and make a decision.
According to the above regulations, New Year's Day is not typically a date for fireworks displays. However, New Year's Day 2025 fireworks can occur if the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism decides to do so after coordination with the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense.
How long are fireworks on Lunar New Year 2025 in Vietnam?
According to Clause 1, Article 11 of Decree 137/2020/ND-CP on circumstances for organizing fireworks displays:
Article 11. Circumstances for organizing fireworks displays
- Lunar New Year's Eve
a) Cities under central control and Thua Thien Hue province are permitted to launch high-altitude and low-altitude fireworks for durations not exceeding 15 minutes; other provinces are permitted to launch low-altitude fireworks for durations not exceeding 15 minutes;
b) The firing time falls at the Lunar New Year's Eve.
- Hung Kings' Commemoration Day
a) Phu Tho province is allowed to launch low-altitude fireworks for durations not exceeding 15 minutes at Hung Temple;
b) The firing time is at 21:00 on March 9 of the lunar calendar.
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Thus, the duration for Lunar New Year 2024 fireworks is a maximum of 15 minutes; central-affiliated city and Thua Thien Hue province are allowed high-altitude and low-altitude fireworks, while other provinces are allowed low-altitude fireworks.
