According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department Education and Training, pupils and students will enjoy a 16 day holiday for the 2017 Tet (Lunar New Year).
Accordingly, the holiday will last from January 23 to February 5.
Following the calendar, the holiday will fall on a two- day weekend, so the pupils and students will be given two more days.
With the long lasting holiday, parents can plan for travel in the country and abroad.
