Should Vietnam add two more days to the National Day or Lunar New Year break?

However, if the holiday does not begin or end on a weekend, it can create challenges for families, particularly migrant workers who often have to make long-distance journeys to their hometowns. Currently, the regulation limits the Lunar New Year break to only five days, which can be quite tight for travel and family gatherings.

Last month, there was also a suggestion to extend other holidays throughout the year, giving workers more time with their families. Some proposed adding two more days to the National Day holiday (Sept. 2-3), so that parents can accompany their children to the opening of the school year on Sept. 5.

In my opinion, these additional two days would be more beneficial if added to the Lunar New Year break. Five days for such an important annual holiday is simply too short.

An extended Lunar New Year holiday would make it easier for businesses and agencies to plan their annual production schedules, while also giving people more certainty and relaxation with a week-long holiday. This would allow them to properly prepare for their journey home and spend quality time with their families.

Adding two more days to the National Day holiday solely for the purpose of attending the school opening ceremony seems unnecessary, as most parents already accompany their children to school on a daily basis. Moreover, September is a crucial time for businesses to plan their orders for the year-end season, and additional days off could disrupt their schedules.

From my perspective, allocating these extra days to the Lunar New Year break would be more practical and meaningful.