Vietnam
Vietnam guarantees 12 days after 1 yr (2019 Labour Code). 11 holidays. Maternity 6 months (2012 Act).
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Annual paid leave
Labour Code art. 113Labour Code 2019 art. 113: 12 days after 1 yr. +1 day every 5 yrs.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 12 j | 100% | CT |
Public holidays
11 holidays11 holidays (Tet 5 days incl.).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Tay Lich | All | — |
| Variable | Tet (5 j) | All | Lunar NY |
| Variable | Hung Kings | All | Lunar |
| 30 Apr | Reunification | All | — |
| 1 May | Labour | All | — |
| 2 Sep | National Day | All | 2 j |
Sick leave
75% BHXHBHXH 75% up to 30 days (60 if >30 yrs contrib.).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick | 0 j | 75% BHXH | Max 30-60 j |
Maternity, paternity, parental
6 mos matMat 6 mos 100% BHXH. Pat 5-14 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 180 j | 100% BHXH | CT |
| Pat | 5-14 j | 100% BHXH | CT |
Special leaves
Labour CodeLabour Code: marriage 3 days, bereavement 3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | CT |
| Bereavement | 3 j | 100% | CT |
Centralize Vietnam absences
Illizeo applies Labour Code 2019 + BHXH.
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