Tet (Lunar New Year)
Season or date: Around the 1st day of the 1st lunar month
The largest celebration where families gather to honor ancestors. Homes are decorated with peach blossoms and kumquat potted plants.
Festivals in Vietnam
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Hung Kings' Temple Festival
Season or date: 10th day of the 3rd lunar month
A national festival honoring the legendary Hung Kings of Vietnam's founding mythology.
Mid-Autumn Festival
Season or date: 15th day of the 8th lunar month
A celebration for children featuring mooncakes and lanterns. Lion dances parade through towns.
Hue Festival
Season or date: Biennial in April
An international cultural event in the ancient capital of Hue featuring traditional performances and parades.
Buon Festival (Boat Racing)
Season or date: Late October to November
Traditional dragon boat races held throughout the Mekong Delta.
Public holidays
- January 1: New Year's Day
- Tet
- Hung Kings' Temple Festival
- April 30: Reunification Day
- May 1: Labor Day
- September 2: National Day