Previously, considering the proposal of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh agreed with the proposal of the Ministry to take a break from August 31, 2024 to September 3, 2024 on the occasion of National Day.

This year's holiday includes 2 official days off and 2 consecutive weekend days, creating favorable conditions for people to have time to rest, relax and participate in activities celebrating the country's important holiday.

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs noted that agencies and units need to proactively arrange work, ensure continuous operation and serve the needs of people well during the holiday. For units that do not have fixed days off on Saturday and Sunday, the holiday schedule will be flexibly adjusted according to their own plans.

Employees outside the administrative and career sectors will have 1 of 2 days off: Sunday (September 1) or Tuesday (September 3), decided by the employer and notified at least 30 days in advance. In case the holiday coincides with a weekly day off, the employee will be compensated with the next working day off.

According to the Labor Code and Decree 145-2020 of the Government, those who work on September 2 and other days during this holiday will receive a higher salary than usual.

Specifically, those who work during the day will receive at least 400% of their salary, including that day's salary and holiday pay. For those who work at night, the minimum wage will be 490%, including overtime, night work and holiday pay.