What is the date of wandering souls day in 2023 in Vietnam? How many more days are left on wandering souls day in 2023 in Vietnam?

What is the date of wandering souls day in 2023 in Vietnam?

The wandering souls day is one of the most important holidays in Buddhism. On this occasion, religious people often take time to remember and repay their gratitude to their parents, who gave them life and nurtured them.

Wandering souls day will be on the full moon day of the 7th lunar calnedar and on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

On this occasion, children often perform activities such as freeing animals, freeing living species, visiting pagodas to pray and performing benevolent actions such as supporting communities in need. This is a way for them to give their blessings and merit to their parents and those who have raised them throughout their lives.

How many more days are left on wandering souls day in 2023 in Vietnam?

This year, wandering souls day will be on August 30, 2023. Therefore, there are 5 more days until wandering souls day in 2023.

What is the meaning of wandering souls day in Vietnam?

The wandering souls day for Vietnamese people has a deep spiritual nuance and a special traditional culture. The greatest meaning of this day is honoring and celebrating the merits of parents, grandparents and ancestors.

In the moral tradition of the Vietnamese people, filial piety and gratitude are sacred values. The proverb "When drinking water, remember the source" shows the importance of never forgetting the origin, the person who gave birth and raised us. Filial piety towards parents and ancestors is an important role model, helping children to uphold family and social values.

On wandering souls day, Vietnamese people often wear white or red flowers on their shirts. The red flower represents the presence of living parents and relatives, while the white represents those who have passed away.

This action is not only a symbol, but also a way of respecting and expressing gratitude to those who have made their lives. It also shows solidarity and filial piety, creating a strong connection between generations and helping to maintain Vietnam's precious traditional cultural values.

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Can employees take a day off on wandering souls day in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 112 of the Labor Code in 2019 stipulating public holidays in Vietnam 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.

Pursuant to Article 115 of the Labor Code in 2019 stipulating personal leave, unpaid leave in Vietnam as follows:

Personal leave, unpaid leave

1. An employee is entitled to take a fully paid personal leave in the following circumstances, as long as it is notified to the employer in advance:

a) Marriage: 03 days;

b) Marriage of his/her biological child or adopted child: 01 day;

c) Death of his/her biological or adoptive parent; death of his/her spouse’s biological or adoptive parent; death of spouse, biological or adopted child: 03 days.

2. An employee is entitled to take 01 day of unpaid leave and must inform the employer in the case of the death of his/her grandparent or biological sibling; marriage of his/her parent or natural sibling.

3. The employee may negotiate with his/her employer on taking unpaid leave other than the leave stipulated in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article.

As regulations above, employees shall be entitled to fully paid days off on the following public holidays: Gregorian Calendar New Year Holiday, Lunar New Year Holidays, Victory Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Hung Kings Commemoration Day.

Therefore, employees shall not be entitled to fully paid days off on wandering souls day. On wandering souls day, workers still go to work as usual and celebrate the festival according to family customs.

However, if the employee takes leave, he or she can agree with the employer to take leave from work and not receive salary for that day off.

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