Vietnam Long Weekends 2026

13 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (5)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Lunar New Year's Eve

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
Weekend Period: Feb 14 - Feb 16

Lunar New Year's Eve falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Fourth Day of Lunar New Year

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Weekend Period: Feb 20 - Feb 22

Fourth Day of Lunar New Year falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Weekend Period: Apr 25 - Apr 27

Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

International Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

International Labor Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Day off (substituted from 08/22/2026)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Weekend Period: Aug 29 - Aug 31

Day off (substituted from 08/22/2026) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (8)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

New Year's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 2
Total Break: Jan 1 - Jan 4

Take Friday off to bridge New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend

Lunar New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 16
Total Break: Feb 14 - Feb 17

Take Monday off to bridge Lunar New Year for a 4-day weekend

Second Day of Lunar New Year

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 16, Tuesday, Feb 17
Total Break: Feb 14 - Feb 18

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Second Day of Lunar New Year

Third Day of Lunar New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Feb 20
Total Break: Feb 19 - Feb 22

Take Friday off to bridge Third Day of Lunar New Year for a 4-day weekend

Liberation Day/Reunification Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 1
Total Break: Apr 30 - May 3

Take Friday off to bridge Liberation Day/Reunification Day for a 4-day weekend

National Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 31
Total Break: Aug 29 - Sep 1

Take Monday off to bridge National Day for a 4-day weekend

National Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Aug 31, Tuesday, Sep 1
Total Break: Aug 29 - Sep 2

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with National Day

Vietnam Cultural Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 23
Total Break: Nov 21 - Nov 24

Take Monday off to bridge Vietnam Cultural Day for a 4-day weekend

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.