What is November 24? Vietnam Culture Day 2026 Holiday Schedule

Quick Answer:
November 24th is Vietnam Culture Day. Starting in 2026, this officially becomes a fully paid public holiday for all employees according to Resolution 28/2026/QH16.

November 24th has just been officially passed by the National Assembly to become a brand new national holiday, named Vietnam Culture Day. This is a major historical milestone, not only giving citizens more time to rest but also carrying the meaning of preserving and honoring national cultural heritage. Let’s dive into the details of this new holiday.

1. Origins and Significance of Vietnam Culture Day

November 24th was chosen based on an important historical event regarding the preservation of national cultural heritage. Elevating this day to a national holiday aims to:
* Honor national identity: Awaken pride in thousands of years of civilization and the tangible and intangible heritage spanning the country.
* Stimulate cultural tourism: Encourage people to visit historical sites, museums, and traditional craft villages. On this day, most public museums will offer free admission.

2. Detailed November 24th Holiday Schedule for 2026

In 2026, November 24th will fall on a Tuesday.
With this schedule, employees will get 1 day off in the middle of the week. However, agencies and businesses can flexibly arrange a holiday swap (working a compensatory day on the previous Saturday) so employees can enjoy a continuous 4-day long weekend (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday).

3. Guide to Calculating Overtime Pay for Working on Nov 24th

Since Nov 24th has officially become a public holiday under the Labor Code, payroll regulations will apply just like on Reunification Day (April 30th) or National Day.
* If taking the day off: Employees get the day off with full regular pay.
* If working (overtime on a holiday): Employees will be paid at least 300% of their standard wage, excluding the holiday pay itself for daily wage earners. In total, an employee can receive up to 400% of their regular daily wage for working this day.

4. Prominent Activities on Vietnam Culture Day

• Visiting museums and monuments: Families often take their children to History and Fine Arts museums to learn about their roots.
• Wearing traditional Vietnamese costumes: The trend of wearing ancient Vietnamese outfits (Ao Tac, Nhat Binh…) for photoshoots at historical landmarks is expected to explode among the youth.
• Enjoying traditional arts: Performances of Cheo, Tuong, Cai Luong, and Hue Royal Court Music will be held widely.

5. Automating Holiday and Production Schedules with ERP/APS Software

The introduction of a brand new holiday in November will certainly disrupt delivery schedules, shifts, and payroll funds for manufacturing plants. If managed manually via Excel, HR and factory managers will face numerous headaches.
With an ERP System combined with Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), businesses can:
* Automatically update Nov 24th into the general working calendar; the system will automatically recalculate the standard working days for November.
* The APS module will automatically shift Production Orders to the next working day, rebalancing the Machine Load to ensure delivery deadlines (Lead time) are not violated.