Tết (Lunar New Year)
Vietnam· Public holiday
Travel impact: High
- Date
- Sat, 14 Feb 2026 to Sun, 22 Feb 2026
- Duration
- 9 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
Official public-sector leave: 14–22 Feb 2026 (9 consecutive days). Core statutory Tết is shorter; private employers may differ. Peak domestic travel period.
Sources
- Status
- ProvisionalSome dates may still shift with official notices
- Last reviewed
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026
- vietnamnet.vnhttps://vietnamnet.vn/lich-nghi-tet-nguyen-dan-2026-nguoi-lao-dong-nghi-9-ngay-lien-tiep-2488245.html
- timeanddate.comhttps://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/vietnam/2026
Government-approved 2026 public-sector leave plan; 2027 leave windows await official approval.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.