VietnamvsChina
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
2
Only Vietnam
4
Only China
What the numbers say
In 2026, Vietnam has 4 nationwide public holidays and China has 6, so China gets 2 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including Tết dương lịch and Ngày Quốc tế lao động.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Vietnam has 4 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 6 for China (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Vietnam offers 1 long weekend (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); China offers 3 and 3. China has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Vietnam and January in China.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Vietnam
China is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only China
Vietnam is working these days.