When is it?
When is Tết (Vietnamese New Year) 2028 in Vietnam?
The most important and widely celebrated holiday in Vietnam, marking the arrival of spring and the lunar new year
Local date
Wednesday, January 26, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
How it's calculated
Based on Lunar Calendar (same as Chinese New Year)
Updated through 2028
History & Origins
The Story Behind Tết (Vietnamese New Year)
Tết Nguyên Đán ('Feast of the First Morning') is Vietnam's most important celebration, marking the Lunar New Year. It has over 4,000 years of history, blending Chinese influences with Vietnamese traditions. It's a time for family reunions and ancestral worship.
Traditions & Celebrations
How Tết (Vietnamese New Year) is Celebrated
Families clean homes, pay off debts, and reconcile differences before the new year. Red and gold decorations bring luck. Bánh chưng (sticky rice cakes) and other traditional foods are prepared. Children receive lì xì (lucky money in red envelopes). Fireworks welcome the new year.
Date Calculation
How the Tết (Vietnamese New Year) Date is Determined
Tết falls on the same date as Chinese New Year, the new moon between January 21 and February 20. Celebrations last several days.
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