Tết (Lunar New Year)

Vietnam· Public holiday

Travel impact: High
Date
Fri, 5 Feb 2027 to Sun, 14 Feb 2027
Duration
10 daysMulti-day holiday
Local name
Tết Nguyên Đán
Public holiday
Nationwide

Background

Tết, Vietnam’s Lunar New Year—the most important traditional family and ancestral festival.

Impact on travellers

Mass migration and multi-day shutdowns of many businesses. Tourist services can pause—confirm and book early.

Extra notes

Provisional travel window around Tết 2027 (New Year's Day ~6 Feb). Exact public-sector bridging is set by decree later in 2026 — re-check before booking.

Sources

Status
ProvisionalSome dates may still shift with official notices
Last reviewed
Fri, 24 Jul 2026

Government-approved 2026 public-sector leave plan; 2027 leave windows await official approval.

Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.