Vietnam festivals and events 2027: dates

Festivals and events in Vietnam in 2027: the dates of each one and what it means for your trip — celebrations, closures, high prices and when to book ahead.

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Tet (Lunar New Year) 2027

Closures
6–8 Feb 2027

Vietnam's biggest holiday. Widespread closures for up to a week and transport booked out; dates late Jan–Feb.

First day of the lunar year: the second new moon after the winter solstice, always between 21 January and 20 February. The first three days are the main holidays.

Reunification Day & Labour Day 2027

Book ahead
April–May 2027

Back-to-back national holidays (30 Apr–1 May) trigger a domestic travel peak; book ahead.

Hue Festival 2027

Celebration
April 2027 · approximate dates

Biennial arts and heritage festival in the old imperial capital, with royal re-enactments. Usually April.

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2027

Celebration
June–July 2027

Weeks of international fireworks competition over the Han River in Da Nang. Usually June–July.

Mid-Autumn Festival 2027

Celebration
15 Sep 2027

Lantern festival with mooncakes and lion dances, lively in Hoi An. Lunar dates, usually September.

15th day of the 8th Chinese lunar month: the full-moon night between mid-September and early October.