{"id":1126,"date":"2025-12-13T12:01:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T03:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/?p=1126"},"modified":"2025-12-13T12:03:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T03:03:09","slug":"vietnam-overtime-calculation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/en\/pyroll-en\/vietnam-overtime-calculation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Calculate Overtime, Night Work, and Holiday Pay in Vietnam: Premium Rates and Practical Points Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In HR and labor management at Vietnamese subsidiaries, one of the areas most prone to disputes is the <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>calculation of overtime pay, night work, and holiday work<\/strong><\/span>.<br>\nUnlike Japan, Vietnam clearly stipulates <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>premium rates by law<\/strong><\/span>, and calculation errors can lead to risks such as unpaid overtime claims or corrective guidance from authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article provides a <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>systematic explanation of the rules for calculating overtime, night work, and holiday pay in Vietnam<\/strong><\/span>, and clearly summarizes key points to watch out for in practical operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Rules on Working Hours in Vietnam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Vietnamese labor law, the following principles apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border -border02 is-style-bg_grid\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard working hours: <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>Up to 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any hours worked beyond this are treated as overtime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When employees are required to work beyond these limits, <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>payment of premium wages is mandatory<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overtime Premium Rates (Weekdays)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following premium rate applies to work exceeding normal working hours on weekdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Premium Rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Weekday overtime<\/td><td><strong><span class=\"swl-inline-color has-swl-deep-01-color\">At least 150% of normal wages<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNormal wages\u201d are calculated based on base salary and certain allowances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Work Premium Rates (Weekly Rest Days)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When employees are required to work on weekly rest days (typically Sundays), the following premium rate applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Premium Rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Weekly rest day work<\/td><td><strong><span class=\"swl-inline-color has-swl-deep-01-color\">At least 200% of normal wages<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that even if a compensatory day off is granted, payment of the legally required premium wage may still be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Holiday Work Premium Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When employees work on statutory public holidays in Vietnam, even higher premium rates are prescribed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Premium Rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Public holiday work<\/td><td><strong><span class=\"swl-inline-color has-swl-deep-01-color\">At least 300% of normal wages<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is stricter than the rules for weekday overtime or weekly rest day work and is often overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Premium Rules for Night Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Night work refers to work performed between <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For work performed during this time period, the following additional premium applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An <strong><span class=\"swl-inline-color has-swl-deep-01-color\">additional 30% or more<\/span><\/strong> on top of the applicable premium rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, night work performed on a weekly rest day would be calculated as <strong><span class=\"swl-inline-color has-swl-deep-01-color\">200% + at least 30%<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limits on Overtime Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vietnam also imposes limits on overtime hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border -border02 is-style-bg_grid\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General rule: up to 40 hours per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under specific conditions: up to 200 hours per year (up to 300 hours depending on the industry)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Overtime exceeding these limits may constitute a <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>violation of labor law<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wages Included in the Overtime Calculation Base<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A critical point in correctly calculating overtime pay is <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>\u201cwhat the premium rate is applied to.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><br>\nIn Vietnam, overtime pay must be calculated based on <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>normal wages<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal wages are not limited to base salary, but include <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>wages paid monthly on a fixed basis as compensation for work<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A general classification is as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Examples<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Included in calculation base<\/td><td>Base salary, position allowance, job allowance, fixed monthly allowances<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Generally excluded<\/td><td>Commuting allowance, meal allowance, bonuses (Tet bonus, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is important not to judge based solely on the name of an allowance.\nTreatment may change depending on <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>the actual payment substance (fixed nature and compensation-for-work character)<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this calculation base is incorrectly determined, there is a risk that overtime pay may be deemed\n<strong><span class=\"swl-inline-color has-swl-deep-01-color\">unpaid overtime<\/span><\/strong> even if payments have been made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b6 Detailed explanation: <a href=\"https:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/en\/payroll\/vietnam-overtime-wage-base\/\" title=\"\">What Is the Overtime Pay Calculation Base in Vietnam? Included and Excluded Wages Explained<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Practical Pitfalls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border -border02 is-style-bg_grid\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Misunderstanding the scope of wages included in the overtime calculation base<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failing to properly apply overlapping premiums for night and holiday work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inadequate attendance management resulting in insufficient evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These issues are common causes of labor disputes and administrative guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relationship with Overall Payroll Processing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wages for overtime, night work, and holiday work also <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>affect the calculation of social insurance contributions and personal income tax (PIT)<\/strong><\/span>.<br>\nIt is essential to process them accurately with a full understanding of the overall payroll system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b6 Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/en\/payroll\/vietnam-payroll-rule\/\" title=\"\">Basic Rules of Payroll Calculation in Vietnam: A Complete Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The calculation of overtime, night work, and holiday pay in Vietnam is governed by clearly defined premium rates and limits,\nmaking <span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\"><strong>accurate understanding and proper operation essential<\/strong><\/span>.<br>\nBy correctly understanding the system and properly managing attendance and payroll, companies can significantly reduce labor-related risks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsID=\"983\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-fullWide pc-py-60 sp-py-40 has-bg-img alignfull lazyload\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247, 247, 247, 0.41)\" data-bg=\"http:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_1122.jpg\"><div class=\"swell-block-fullWide__inner l-article\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cta2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cta2.png 600w, https:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cta2-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-button blue_ is-style-btn_normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/en\/download\/\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Download Document<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cta1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cta1.png 600w, https:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cta1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-button green_ is-style-btn_normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Contact<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In HR and labor management at Vietnamese subsidiaries, one of the areas most prone to disputes is the calculation of overtime pay, night work, and holiday work. 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