The department revealed that this year's top bonus is 50% higher than last year's record. Across all business sectors, Tet bonuses have generally increased compared to last year, reflecting improved economic performance.

A row of buses in Hanoi that bring people back to their hometowns for the Tet holiday.

The Department of Industrial Relations and Wages noted that average Tet bonuses this year have risen by 5–7% year-on-year. The increase is attributed to a higher volume of orders and production expansion, particularly in FDI-driven localities such as Bac Giang, Bac Ninh and Da Nang.

This year's Tet holiday, marking the Lunar New Year, will span nine days, from Jan. 25 to Feb. 2.

Additional public holidays in 2025 include New Year's Day on Jan. 1, the Hung Kings Commemoration from April 5–7, the Reunification Day–Labor Day holiday from April 30 to May 4, and the National Day holiday from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.

Bac Giang trade unions work to ensure happy Tet for workers

Bac Giang – At this time, businesses and trade unions at all levels in Bac Giang province are implementing plans to care for members and workers during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday. 

Vietnam set for 9-day Tet break starting Jan 25

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a nine-day holiday for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year), from Jan. 25 to Feb. 2, 2025.

Free train, plane tickets for workers to return home for Tet 2025

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has announced its 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) plan for workers, which includes providing around 2,000 round-trip train tickets and 400 one-way plane tickets to help workers return home for the biggest holiday of a year in the country.

Pork head roll: A delicacy in the Tet food tray

Known by two names gio xao (stir-fried pork roll) and gio thu (pork head roll), pork ear roll is a dish often enjoyed during Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations in northern Vietnam.

HCM City: Tet book street festival lures over 1 million visitors

The Tet Book Street Festival 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City attracted over 1 million visitors from February 7-14, up 11.1% year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Information and Communications.

Merry, safe, sentimental Tet ensured for all: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting of permanent Government members on February 15, the first working day after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, to review this year’s Tet situation and launch some focal tasks.