VietnamvsPhilippines
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
16
Only Philippines
What the numbers say
In 2026, Vietnam has 4 nationwide public holidays and Philippines has 18, so Philippines gets 14 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 15 for Philippines (3 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); Philippines offers 7 and 7. Philippines has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Vietnam and December in Philippines.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Vietnam
Philippines is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Philippines
Vietnam is working these days.
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