What day is Valentine 2024 in Vietnam? On what day in Tet does Valentine's Day fall in Vietnam?

What day is Valentine 2024 in Vietnam? On what day in Tet does Valentine's Day fall in Vietnam?

Valentine is February 14 of the solar calendar, a Valentine's Day held every year to honor the love of couples. In 2024, Valentine falls on Tuesday, February 14 of the solar calendar.

According to the lunisolar calendar, in 2024, the first day of the Lunar New Year falls on February 10 of the solar calendar. Therefore, Valentine 2024 is the 5th day of Tet.

What is the meaning of Valentine's Day in Vietnam?

Valentine's Day is an opportunity for couples to express their love for each other. They often give each other roses, chocolates, gifts and spend time together. This holiday is also an opportunity for people to express their love to friends, family and loved ones.

The meaning of Valentine's Day can be understood in many different ways. For couples, this holiday is an opportunity for them to express their love and care for each other.

For single people, this holiday is an opportunity for them to find their other half. For everyone, this holiday is an opportunity for them to celebrate love, one of the most beautiful human emotions.

Currently, there are 3 Valentine's days a year: Red Valentine (February 14), White Valentine (March 14) and Black Valentine (April 14). Each day has its own special meaning, specifically:

- Red Valentine takes place on February 14, a traditional Valentine's Day, to honor love.

- White Valentine is also known as White Day, taking place on March 14, 1 month after Red Valentine's Day. This holiday originated from Japan. On this day, boys will give gifts to their other halves as a way to repay their girlfriends' kindness and express their sweet love.

- Different from the other two Valentine's days, Black Valentine is a day for those who are single and those who are looking for the other half of their life. This holiday originates from Korea, taking place on April 14.

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Can I get full paid leave on Valentine's Day in Vietnam?

In Article 112 of the Labor Code 2019, regulations on public holidays are 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 1^st of January of the Gregorian calendar);

b) Lunar New Year Holidays: 05 days;

c) Victory Day: 01 day (the 30^th of April of the Gregorian calendar);

d) International Labor Day: 01 day (the 1^st of May of the Gregorian calendar);

dd) National Day: 02 days (the 2^nd of September of the Gregorian calendar and the previous or next day);

e) Hung Kings Commemoration Day: 01 day (the 10^th 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.

In Clause 1, Article 113 of the Labor Code 2019, there are regulations on annual leave as follows:

Annual leave

1. Any employee who has been working for an employer for 12 months is entitled to fully-paid annual leave, which is stipulated in his/her employment contract as follows:

a) 12 working days for employees who work in normal working conditions;

b) 14 working days for employees that are minors, the disabled, employees who do laborious, toxic or dangerous works;

c) 16 working days for employees who do highly laborious, toxic or dangerous works.

2. An employee who has been working for an employer for less than 12 months will have a number of paid leave days proportional to the number of working months.

3. An employee who, due to employment termination or job loss, has not taken or not entirely taken up his/her annual leave shall be paid in compensation for the untaken leave days.

4. The employer has the responsibility to regulate the timetable for annual leaves after consultation with the employees and must give prior notice to the employees. An employee may reach an agreement with the employer on taking annual leave in instalments or combining annual leave over a maximum period of up to 03 years.

5. When an employee takes his/her annual leave before salary payment is due, he/she may receive an advance in accordance with Clause 3 Article 101 of this Labor Code.

6. When taking annual leave, should the employee travel by road, rail, water and the travel days, the traveling time in excess to 02 days will be added to the annual leave days, and this policy shall only be granted once for an annual leave in a year.

7. The Government shall elaborate this Article.

Thus, employees are not entitled to full paid leave on Valentine's Day in Vietnam. However, employees can take annual leave, in which case they will still receive full salary.

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