Lunar New Year 2025 will fall on January 25, 2025 (the 26th of December in the lunar calendar, year of the Goat). According to the official announcement from the government, the Lunar New Year 2025 holiday will last 9 days, from January 25 to February 2, 2025 (from the first to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year).
Government agencies, businesses, and schools will typically observe a holiday during this period, with the following schedule:
- First Day of Tết (January 25, 2025): The first day of the new year is the most important day in Tết celebrations. People spend time with their families and perform ancestral rituals.
- Second Day of Tết (January 26, 2025): This day is often spent visiting relatives, friends, or making Tết greetings. It is a time for family reunions, especially for those who live far away.
- Third Day of Tết (January 27, 2025): A continuation of visiting family, exchanging New Year wishes, or participating in Tết festivals.
- Fourth Day of Tết (January 28, 2025) and Fifth Day of Tết (January 29, 2025): These are additional holiday days when people often travel, participate in leisure activities, or enjoy the festivities.
- Sixth Day of Tết (January 30, 2025): The official end of the Tết holiday for most people, and businesses will start operating again on this day.
Tết is not only a time for relaxation, but also an occasion for people to engage in traditional cultural activities:
- Ancestral Worship and Giving of Red Envelopes: A key tradition of Tết, where people express gratitude to their ancestors and wish for a prosperous and peaceful new year.
- Tết Greetings and Visiting Relatives and Friends: People visit family members and friends to exchange well wishes for health, wealth, and success in the coming year.
- Giving of "Lì Xì" (Red Envelopes with Money): Children and younger people receive money from the elderly, symbolizing good luck and fortune.
- Enjoying Traditional Dishes: Special foods like bánh chưng (square sticky rice cake), bánh tét, meat jelly, candied fruits, and many other delicious dishes are essential during Tết celebrations.
Depending on the nature of work and the industry, different agencies and businesses may have slightly different holiday schedules. Some industries, especially those in the service, tourism, or retail sectors, may not have as long a break as government institutions. Government agencies, schools, and state organizations usually have a full holiday from the first to the fifth day of Tết.
Conclusion
The Lunar New Year 2025 holiday will last from January 25 to February 2, with a total of 9 days off. This is a special time for families to reunite, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and participate in traditional cultural activities. To make your Lunar New Year celebration meaningful and complete, be sure to plan ahead and pay attention to the official holiday schedule so you can organize your work and family arrangements properly.
