What is November 24? Vietnam Culture Day 2026 Holiday Schedule

Quick Answer:
November 24 is officially Vietnam Culture Day. According to the latest Resolution 28/2026/QH16, it is a fully paid public holiday for all employees nationwide, effective from 2026.

1. The Significance of Vietnam Culture Day (Nov 24)

November 24 was chosen as Vietnam Culture Day to honor, preserve, and promote the nation’s cultural heritage values. Making this a public holiday allows citizens more time to participate in cultural activities, festivals, and visit museums (which often offer free admission on this occasion).

2. November 24 Holiday Schedule in 2026

In 2026, November 24 falls on a Tuesday.
Depending on specific company policies, employees may have a single day off on Tuesday, or do compensatory work to have a continuous 4-day long weekend (Saturday to Tuesday).

3. Overtime Pay Regulations for Working on Nov 24

According to the Labor Code, if an employee works on a public holiday (Nov 24), their pay rate will be at least 300% of their regular daily wage, excluding the holiday pay itself. In total, an employee can receive up to 400% of their normal daily wage.

4. Automated Scheduling Solutions for Businesses

The introduction of an entirely new holiday in November requires HR departments and factory managers to immediately recalculate payroll funds, shifts, and delivery schedules. For businesses utilizing an ERP System, the November 24 holiday will be automatically updated.
The Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) module will also automatically shift production orders, ensuring factories do not miss delivery deadlines without the need for manual Excel recalculations.