Festivals and Events

Tet (Lunar New Year)

The biggest and most important holiday in Vietnam, Tet typically falls in late January or early February and is celebrated with family gatherings, feasting, and traditional activities.

Hue Festival

Held every two years in the city of Hue, this festival celebrates the cultural heritage of the old imperial capital with music, dance, and theater performances, as well as traditional games and food.

Mid-Autumn Festival

Celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, this festival is popular with children and features lanterns, mooncakes, and dragon and lion dances.

Hoi An Lantern Festival

Held on the 14th day of every lunar month in Hoi An, this festival is marked by the town’s famous lanterns, which are lit and floated down the river while locals make offerings to the ancestors.

Hue Craft Village Festival

Celebrating the traditional handicrafts of the region around Hue, this festival features demonstrations, workshops, and displays of weaving, pottery, embroidery, and other crafts.

Reunification Day (April 30th) and Labor Day (May 1st)

These two national holidays are celebrated together and mark the end of the Vietnam War and the beginning of a new era of independence and unity.

Danang International Fireworks Festival

Held annually in Danang, this festival features spectacular fireworks displays by teams from around the world.