First announced in 2026, Culture Day is a public holiday in Vietnam, observed on November 24th.
The day is intended to expand public access to and enjoyment of culture, encourage artists and cultural practitioners to engage in creative work and promote across society the appreciation and practice of a cultured and civilized way of life.
Resolution 80, signed by Party General Secretary To Lam, affirms culture and people as the foundation and driving force of Vietnam's rapid and sustainable development. The Politburo describes investment in culture as an investment in the nation's future, positioning cultural strength alongside economic growth and national security.
The addition will allow civil servants and workers in Vietnam to have a total of 26 days off for public holidays and the Lunar New Year in 2026, a figure that combines 12 official public holidays with 14 weekends and rescheduled days.
Under the resolution, Vietnam aims to build an advanced culture deeply rooted in national identity, unified in diversity, and shaped by democratic, humanistic, scientific and modern values. Cultural development is to span families, schools, society and the digital space, with literature and arts expected to match the country's historical depth and growing global stature.
Vietnam targets allocating at least 2 per cent of the total state budget annually to culture development by 2030.
The cultural industry is expected to contribute about 7 per cent of the nation's gross domestic product by 2030, the report said.
By 2030, Vietnam also plans to develop between five and ten national brands in cultural industries with high growth potential, including cinema, performing arts, cultural tourism, design and fashion.
