Tết Nguyên Đán 2027 (Vietnamese Lunar New Year holiday)

Tết Nguyên Đán 2027, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is Vietnam's most important holiday. The official public-sector holiday runs from 4 to 10 February 2027, with Lunar New Year's Day on Saturday 6 February. In Hanoi and across the country, families gather, streets fill with flower markets and businesses close. This guide helps travellers and travel agencies plan trips to Vietnam around Tet 2027.

About Tết Nguyên Đán

Tết, short for Tết Nguyên Đán, marks the start of the new year in the lunisolar calendar. For most Vietnamese people it is a time to return to their home towns, honour ancestors, visit relatives and wish each other good fortune. In the days before Tết, families clean and decorate their homes, buy peach blossom branches in the north or yellow apricot blossom in the south, and prepare traditional foods such as bánh chưng, the square sticky rice cake.

In Hanoi, flower markets appear in the Old Quarter and around the city, and Hoàn Kiếm Lake is decorated for the season. Many people visit pagodas and temples in the first days of the new year. Tết is a family and spiritual occasion, so visitors should be respectful at religious sites and in private homes.

Tết Nguyên Đán 2027 dates and venue

On 9 October 2026 the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the 2027 Tết holiday for civil servants and public-sector employees, as reported on the official Hà Tĩnh provincial government portal. The holiday lasts seven days in a row:

• Holiday starts: Thursday 4 February 2027 (28th day of the 12th lunar month)
• Lunar New Year's Day: Saturday 6 February 2027
• Holiday ends: Wednesday 10 February 2027 (5th day of the first lunar month)

The 2027 lunar year is the year of Đinh Mùi. Tết is celebrated nationwide, not at a single venue. Private-sector holiday dates may differ slightly, and many shops and restaurants close for several days.

How to get to Hanoi for Tết

Hanoi is served by Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), north of the city centre. Ho Chi Minh City has Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), and Da Nang International Airport (DAD) serves central Vietnam. Taxis, ride-hailing apps and pre-booked transfers link the airports with the cities.

The weeks before and after Tết are the busiest travel period of the year in Vietnam, as millions of people travel home. Domestic flights, trains and buses sell out early. Travellers should check the official entry requirements for Vietnam before booking.

Where to stay

In Hanoi, the Old Quarter and the area around Hoàn Kiếm Lake are the best places to see Tết decorations and street life, and they are within walking distance of many sights. The French Quarter and Tây Hồ (West Lake) offer quieter alternatives. Some small family-run hotels and restaurants close during the holiday, so book hotels early and confirm that they will be open.

Planning a group trip to Vietnam for Tết

A group tour to Vietnam during Tết can be a memorable cultural experience, with decorated streets, flower markets and New Year customs. However, agencies should plan carefully. Prices and demand rise sharply, transport is crowded, and some attractions, shops and restaurants close or keep shorter hours in the first days of the new year.

Good options include arriving a few days before Tết to see the markets and preparations, or travelling in the days after the holiday when services return to normal. Confirm opening times for sights and guided tours, and build flexibility into itineraries.

Frequently asked questions

When is Tết 2027 in Vietnam?

Lunar New Year's Day falls on Saturday 6 February 2027. The official holiday for civil servants and public-sector employees runs for seven days, from 4 to 10 February 2027, as announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Is it a good idea to visit Vietnam during Tết?

It depends on the trip. Tết offers a unique view of Vietnamese culture, but transport is busy and some businesses close. Travellers who want full services may prefer to visit shortly before or after the holiday.

What happens in Hanoi during Tết?

Hanoi fills with peach blossom and kumquat trees, flower markets and decorations around Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Many residents visit pagodas and family. The city is quieter in the first days of the new year, as many people leave for their home towns.

Are shops and restaurants open during Tết?

Many small businesses close for several days, especially around Lunar New Year's Day. Larger hotels, some restaurants and tourist services usually stay open. Check opening hours in advance.

Which airport should I use for Hanoi?

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) serves Hanoi. Book flights early, as flights to and within Vietnam are in very high demand around Tết.

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