Tết in Vietnam — dates, closures & crowds

Vietnam's everything-closes week. When it falls in 2026, 2027, 2028, what actually closes, and how to plan around it — plus a live checker for your exact dates. Verified 2026-09.

Quick answer: Tết in Vietnam runs Wed 3 Feb 2027 – Thu 11 Feb 2027 (approximate — lunar/decree dates). The one week when Vietnam genuinely closes: museums, many restaurants, most shops. First 1–3 days of Tết are the quietest — plan beach or pool days, not sightseeing.

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Vietnam · Wed 3 Feb 2027 → Thu 11 Feb 2027

🌸 Tết in Vietnam · Wed 3 Feb 2027 – Thu 11 Feb 2027 (approx.)

The one week when Vietnam genuinely closes: museums, many restaurants, most shops

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Public holidays in this window

No further nationwide public holidays listed for Vietnam between Wed 3 Feb 2027 and Thu 11 Feb 2027. Holiday blocks for lunar events often aren't in the official calendar until decreed — the event above is the real signal.

Holidays: nationwide public holidays only (regional ones excluded), verified 2026-09. Lunar-calendar events are approximate. Confirm anything date-critical locally.

What it is

Vietnamese Lunar New Year — the same lunar date as Chinese New Year (17 Feb 2026, 6 Feb 2027, 26 Jan 2028) — with an official break of five to nine days set by government decree each year (dates approximate until announced).

Dates (approximate)

Year	Impact window
2026	Sat 14 Feb 2026 – Sun 22 Feb 2026 *
2027	Wed 3 Feb 2027 – Thu 11 Feb 2027 *
2028	Sun 23 Jan 2028 – Mon 31 Jan 2028 *

* Set by lunar calendar, moon sighting or annual decree — confirm exact dates closer to travel.

What to expect

The one week when Vietnam genuinely closes: museums, many restaurants, most shops
Domestic flights, trains and buses are packed days before and after
Cities empty out (locals go to family hometowns) — atmospheric but quiet
Hotel staff shortages; some tours and street-food spots pause entirely

How to plan around it

First 1–3 days of Tết are the quietest — plan beach or pool days, not sightseeing
Stock up on cash and snacks before New Year's Eve; book intercity transport early
Flower markets and fireworks before Tết are the best part — arrive a few days early

Questions

Should I visit Vietnam during Tết?

It's the one week of the year when 'Vietnam is closed' is nearly literal — museums, shops and many restaurants shut for several days and intercity transport is overloaded. Either arrive a few days before to enjoy the markets and fireworks and then stay put, or schedule around it.

When is Tết in 2026, 2027 and 2028?

New Year's Day falls on 17 February 2026, 6 February 2027 and 26 January 2028. The official public-holiday block (five to nine days around it) is set by government decree each year, so treat the exact window as approximate until announced.

Plan the trip

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Other dates to know about

🎏 Golden Week in Japan 🧧 Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year)🌙 Travelling During Ramadan 💦 Songkran in Thailand ⛪ Easter Week in Europe 🦃 Thanksgiving Week in the USA

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⚠️ Nationwide public holidays only; regional holidays and one-off closures aren't listed. Lunar-calendar dates (Ramadan, Tết, Diwali) are approximate. Verified 2026-09 — confirm anything date-critical with official local sources.