Vietnam festivals and events 2028: dates
Festivals and events in Vietnam in 2028: the dates of each one and what it means for your trip — celebrations, closures, high prices and when to book ahead.
Tet (Lunar New Year) 2028
ClosuresVietnam'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 2028
Book aheadBack-to-back national holidays (30 Apr–1 May) trigger a domestic travel peak; book ahead.
Hue Festival 2028
CelebrationBiennial arts and heritage festival in the old imperial capital, with royal re-enactments. Usually April.
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2028
CelebrationWeeks of international fireworks competition over the Han River in Da Nang. Usually June–July.
Mid-Autumn Festival 2028
CelebrationLantern 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.
