🇻🇳 Bridge Days in Vietnam 2026
8
Opportunities
10
Public Holidays
16
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
21
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Vietnam has 1 free long weekend and 7 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 9 days off around Lunar New Year's Eve — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities (8)
Lunar New Year's Eve
9 days off — no PTO needed
New Year's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Lunar New Year's Eve
Take 5 PTO → Get 16 days off
Hung Kings' Commemoration Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
National Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
National Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
National Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 1 natural long weekend — 9 days off with no PTO needed!
9 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–04) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (Apr 25–May 03) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 5 days off around Lunar New Year's Eve (Feb 07–22) for a 16-day vacation.
Take 5 PTO days → Get 16 days off
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in Vietnam in 2026?
There are 8 bridge day opportunities in Vietnam in 2026, built around 10 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in Vietnam in 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity in Vietnam in 2026 is around Lunar New Year's Eve. By taking 0 day(s) of leave, you get 9 consecutive days off (efficiency score: Free!).
How many public holidays does Vietnam have in 2026?
Vietnam has 10 public holidays in 2026. These create 8 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for Vietnam in 2026?
In 2026, Vietnam has 1 free long weekend and 7 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 9 days off around Lunar New Year's Eve — completely free!
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day (Brückentag in German, pont in French) is a working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking that single day as annual leave, you effectively double or triple your time off. For example, if a public holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How is the efficiency score calculated?
The efficiency score is the ratio of total consecutive days off to leave days spent. A score of 4:1 means you get 4 days off for every 1 day of leave used. Higher scores represent better value. A score of ∞:1 means you get days off without using any leave at all (natural long weekends).