Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) 2027: dates, tips & budget

Name: Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year)
Start: 2027-02-04
End: 2027-02-10
Location: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An & across Vietnam

Vietnam's biggest holiday, when families reunite and cities fill with peach blossoms, kumquat trees and flower markets.

Next dates4–10 Feb 2027Confirmed dates

Startsin 114 daysHanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An & across Vietnam

UsuallyLate January or February (Lunar New Year), with about a week of public holidays

What it is

The first day of the Year of the Goat falls on 6 February 2027, and the official public holiday runs 4-10 February. In the days before, flower markets and street decorations appear in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and Nguyen Hue walking street holds a big flower display.

Tips for going on a budget

Trains, buses and domestic flights sell out before Tết; book weeks ahead.
Many family-run restaurants and shops close for the first few days, so plan meals at hotels or larger venues.
Arrive a few days early to see the flower markets and festive preparations.

Plan your trip

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Daily costs: Hanoi travel budget. Prices are usually higher during the event, so add a buffer.

Dates checked 2026-10-12. Always confirm on the official source: Vietnam Government Office (document 10065/VPCP-KGVX, via VietnamPlus).

Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) 2027: dates, tips & budget

What it is

Tips for going on a budget

Plan your trip

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