Vietnam is considering making July 27, War Invalids and Martyrs Day, a paid public holiday starting in 2027. The change would give every employee an additional day of paid leave each year, which many see as a chance to participate in important commemorations.

The proposed amendments to the Labor Code would raise the number of fully paid public holidays from eleven to twelve per year. By adding one more holiday, the government aims to broaden the time workers can spend with family and community activities.

The extra day is intended to let workers take part in activities honoring those who sacrificed for the country. Such remembrance events include visits to memorial sites, offering tributes, and supporting families of veterans and martyrs.

National Assembly deputy Nguyen Sy Hoi proposed the addition of the July 27 holiday, noting widespread support from families of veterans and local communities. He highlighted that many people want a paid day to join the national ceremonies and educational programmes linked to the occasion.

Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Tien Hai said the new holiday could start in 2027. This would give employees a paid day to remember the nation’s heroes.