Natural Long Weekends (7)

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

New Year's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Jan 1 - Jan 3

New Year's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Lunar New Year's Eve

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, February 5, 2027
Weekend Period: Feb 5 - Feb 7

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

Third Day of Lunar New Year

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 8, 2027
Weekend Period: Feb 6 - Feb 8

Third Day of Lunar New Year falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Hung Kings' Commemoration Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 16, 2027
Weekend Period: Apr 16 - Apr 18

Hung Kings' Commemoration Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Liberation Day/Reunification Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 30, 2027
Weekend Period: Apr 30 - May 2

Liberation Day/Reunification Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

International Labor Day (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 3, 2027
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

International Labor Day (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

National Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, September 3, 2027
Weekend Period: Sep 3 - Sep 5

National Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (5)

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

29 of Lunar New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, February 4, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Feb 5
Total Break: Feb 4 - Feb 7

Take Friday off to bridge 29 of Lunar New Year for a 4-day weekend

Fourth Day of Lunar New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 8
Total Break: Feb 6 - Feb 9

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

Fifth Day of Lunar New Year

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 8, Tuesday, Feb 9
Total Break: Feb 6 - Feb 10

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

National Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, September 2, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Sep 3
Total Break: Sep 2 - Sep 5

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

Vietnam Cultural Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 22, Tuesday, Nov 23
Total Break: Nov 20 - Nov 24

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

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.