The Vietnamese government has put forward new regulations concerning the notification of annual public holidays and Tet celebrations, aiming to enhance preparation for citizens and businesses. According to the proposal, the announcement of holidays for the following year will be made before September 30 of the preceding year, based on a decision from the Prime Minister, with the Ministry of Home Affairs facilitating the process.

On September 4, the National Assembly's Standing Committee discussed the draft law amending several articles of the Labor Code, the Archive Law, the Gender Equality Law, the Red Cross Law, and the Employment Law. Cao Huy, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, presented the government's proposal, which includes various amendments related to these laws.

Specifically, the draft law stipulates that each year, based on actual conditions, the Prime Minister will determine the specific dates for public holidays and Tet. The Minister of Home Affairs will then announce these dates before September 30 of the previous year. This regulation is intended to prevent last-minute notifications that complicate holiday planning for both citizens and businesses.

Additionally, the draft law aims to formalize a new provision from the Politburo's Resolution 80, which designates November 24 as 'Vietnamese Culture Day,' a public holiday where employees will receive their full salary. Nguyen Dac Vinh, Chairman of the Culture and Society Committee, expressed support for this addition, emphasizing the importance of having a designated day off for cultural recognition.

Moreover, there are suggestions to establish principles for converting holiday dates to allow for better planning by citizens and businesses. The government also proposed to eliminate business conditions related to labor leasing, shifting from a licensing system to a notification-based system to simplify administrative procedures and reduce compliance costs.

However, the Culture and Society Committee urged caution, highlighting the complexities of labor relations in leasing scenarios. They recommended that the government ensure appropriate legal frameworks are in place when transitioning to a post-inspection system, while also enhancing the responsibilities of state management agencies in monitoring and inspecting based on data.

The committee also called for the urgent development of a unified electronic database for labor management and business operations. Furthermore, they stressed the need to review transitional regulations to clarify the validity and duration of existing licenses, ensuring that the transition to a post-inspection system does not adversely affect workers' rights.

Regarding the Employment Law, the committee urged the government to quickly oversee the organization and effectiveness of unemployment insurance policies, particularly the roles of employment service centers in implementing these policies and improving job service quality. The government aims to present this draft law to the National Assembly for consideration during its second session in October, with an effective date set for March 1, 2027, except for the provision regarding 'Vietnamese Culture Day.'