Best Days to Take Leave in Vietnam 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Wed, Jan 26 to get 7 days off from Jan 26 to Feb 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Lunar New Year's Eve, Tet (Lunar New Year), Tet Holiday.
- Take Wed, Feb 2 to get 7 days off from Jan 27 to Feb 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Lunar New Year's Eve, Tet (Lunar New Year), Tet Holiday.
- Take Fri, Apr 28 to get 5 days off from Apr 28 to May 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Reunification Day, International Labour Day, Labour Day Holiday.
- Take Wed, May 3 to get 5 days off from Apr 29 to May 3. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Reunification Day, International Labour Day, Labour Day Holiday.
- Take Tue, Jan 25, Wed, Jan 26 to get 8 days off from Jan 25 to Feb 1. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Lunar New Year's Eve, Tet (Lunar New Year), Tet Holiday.
Vietnam 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 7 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Lunar New Year's Eve (2028-01-27, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Tet (Lunar New Year) (2028-01-28, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Tet Holiday (2028-01-31, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Hung Kings Commemoration Day (2028-04-18, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- International Labour Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labour Day Holiday (2028-05-02, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- National Day Holiday (2028-09-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Vietnam Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Jan 27 (2028-01-27) | Thu | Lunar New Year's Eve | Public Holiday |
| Jan 28 (2028-01-28) | Fri | Tet (Lunar New Year) | Public Holiday |
| Jan 29 (2028-01-29) | Sat | Tet Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Jan 30 (2028-01-30) | Sun | Tet Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Jan 31 (2028-01-31) | Mon | Tet Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Feb 1 (2028-02-01) | Tue | Tet Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 18 (2028-04-18) | Tue | Hung Kings Commemoration Day | Public Holiday |
| Apr 30 (2028-04-30) | Sun | Reunification Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | International Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 2 (2028-05-02) | Tue | Labour Day Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Sep 1 (2028-09-01) | Fri | National Day Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Sep 2 (2028-09-02) | Sat | National Day | Public Holiday |
| Sep 3 (2028-09-03) | Sun | National Day Holiday | Public Holiday |
About Vietnam Holidays & Observances
Vietnam's Labor Code guarantees statutory paid leave for the historic Tet Lunar New Year holiday cluster, national reunification, and independence. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.