Vietnam proposes 4-day weekend for Culture Day holiday
Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a four-day weekend for the upcoming Culture Day holiday in November. Civil servants and public employees would swap their workday on Monday, November 23, for Saturday, November 28, creating an extended break from November 21 to 24. This move aims to boost cultural engagement and stimulate the cultural, tourism, and service sectors.
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