Vietnam Proposes 7-Day Tet Holiday in 2027
Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has submitted a proposal to the government to extend the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday in 2027 to seven consecutive days. This aims to provide more time for citizens, especially those working far from home, to travel and celebrate with family.
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