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When does the 2023 Lunar New Year fall in the Gregorian calendar?
Lunar New Year serves as a time for family reunions, where relatives gather to welcome the new year's fortunes. It also embodies the meaningful traditions and cultural heritage of the Vietnamese people.
According to the perpetual calendar, the first day of Lunar New Year 2023, the Year of the Quy Mao, falls on Sunday, February 22, 2023.
2023 Lunar New Year holiday schedule
The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs proposes two options for the 2023 Lunar New Year holiday period as follows:
Option 1: Government officials and employees are off for the Lunar New Year 2023 from Friday, January 20, 2023, to Thursday, January 26, 2023, aligning with the lunar dates from the 29th day of the twelfth month of Nham Dan year to the 5th day of the first month of Quy Mao year.
Under this first scenario, the 2023 Lunar New Year break for civil servants and state workers spans 7 days, incorporating 5 days of Lunar New Year holidays plus two additional days off as stipulated by the weekly rest day regulations.
Option 2: Government officials and employees take a Lunar New Year break from Saturday, January 21, 2023, to Sunday, January 29, 2023, covering the period from the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month of Nham Dan year to the 8th day of the first lunar month of Quy Mao year.
This second option extends the Lunar New Year holiday for government staff and employees to 9 days. This period includes 5 days of Lunar New Year celebrations, two additional days off in lieu of the weekly rest days, and the regular weekend.
Among the two proposed options by the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs, there is a preference for Option 1, advocating for a 7-day holiday to ensure the break is not excessively long while also balancing rest days before and after the Tet festival.
For employees in the private sector, holiday scheduling for the Lunar New Year may vary based on actual conditions. Employers should arrange holidays that comply with the 2019 Labor Code while accommodating their employees' needs.
This concludes our article on the dates for the Lunar New Year 2023 and the associated holiday schedule. We hope this information assists you in planning your work and rest effectively.
