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Mekong Delta festival calendar 2026: month-by-month weather, crowds, and prices for Vietnam festivals
This Mekong Delta festival calendar for 2026 breaks down each month's weather, crowd levels, price shifts, and closures for Vietnam festivals. It covers Tet, Chol Chnam Thmay, Ba Chua Xu, Ok Om Bok, and other dates, plus booking advice for transport and accommodation.
by Phạm Quốc Bảo
4 min readSouthern Vietnam
Co Loa Citadel Festival 2026: dates, transport and quiet hours in Vietnam festivals season
Co Loa Temple in Dong Anh District, Hanoi, hosts its festival from 22 February to 4 March 2026, with the main procession on 22 February. Guide Nguyen Van Minh explains free entry, the 6:30 to 8:30 am quiet window, transport from Hoan Kiem, and what is still unconfirmed.
Dong Da Mound Festival 2026: Hanoi's 237-Year Timeline and Vietnam Festivals Guide
The Dong Da Mound Festival falls on Saturday 21 February 2026, the fifth day of the first lunar month and the 237th anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory. This guide follows the timeline from 1771 to 1789, lists what remains at Gò Đống Đa on 53 Tây Sơn, and covers arrival times, costs, weather and Tết closures.
Hanoi Oktoberfest 2026: dates, tickets, and transport for Vietnam festivals travelers
Hanoi Oktoberfest 2026 runs 22 to 24 October at JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi. This news brief gives the dates, venue, ticket context, transport times, age checks, and practical booking steps for travelers planning around Vietnam festivals in October 2026. It also notes that ticket tiers are pending.
Yen Tu Festival 2026: A Vietnam Festivals Photo Essay for the Spring Pilgrimage
Vietnam festivals: this photo essay covers Yen Tu Festival 2026 in Quang Ninh, with exact dates, entry and cable car costs, crowd timing, transport from Hanoi, etiquette, and 12 caption ideas. It gives practical costs and logistics so photographers can plan a weekday visit, avoid queues, and respect temple rules.
Hue Festival 2026: Citadel night shows, costs, and the 2027 Vietnam festivals outlook
Hue Festival 2026 ran June 6-13 at Ngo Mon Gate and the Imperial City in Thua Thien Hue. This wrap-up covers the Citadel night shows, preliminary attendance, ticket prices, transport from Da Nang and Phu Bai, what worked for visitors, and the 2027 Vietnam festivals outlook. It gives practical costs and booking advice for future trips.
Vietnam Festivals September 2026: Con Son-Kiep Bac Dates, Tickets and Crowd Plan
The Con Son-Kiep Bac Autumn Festival runs 25-30 September 2026 in Chi Linh, Hai Duong. This preview covers the lunar dates, what happens at Con Son Pagoda and Kiep Bac Temple, entrance and cable car prices, how to reach Chi Linh from Hanoi or Hai Phong, and the quiet weekday window that avoids the worst crowds.
Hoi An Lantern Festival: A Monthly Guide for International Visitors
The Hoi An Lantern Festival transforms the historic Old Town into a glowing scene of traditional lanterns on the 14th day of each lunar month. This guide covers how to attend, what to expect, and practical tips for making the most of this unique cultural event.
Vietnam Festivals 2026: GBA Oktoberfest in Ho Chi Minh City – Dates, Tickets, and Tips
This Vietnam festivals 2026 guide covers GBA Oktoberfest in Ho Chi Minh City: venue, transport, ticket costs, food and music, and crowd-timing tips for international visitors, with honest notes on what has not yet been confirmed for the 2026 edition.
Vietnam festivals: Tết Đoan Ngọ 2026 on June 19, fruit offerings and market tips
Tết Đoan Ngọ, Vietnam's Double Fifth festival, falls on Friday, June 19, 2026. This guide covers the exact date, the fruit and herbal foods sold that morning, city-by-city spots in Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City, pagoda etiquette, June weather, and booking advice for the summer peak.
Tran Temple Seal Opening Festival 2026 in Nam Dinh: Vietnam festivals dates, Hanoi transport, and crowd timing
A practical 2026 guide to the Tran Temple Seal Opening Festival in Nam Dinh, a major event among Vietnam festivals. It covers lunar dates, Hanoi train and bus options, crowd timing, safety, and whether officials will distribute physical seals.
Ok Om Bok in Tra Vinh: Vietnam festivals 2026 dates, boat races, and costs
This guide covers Ok Om Bok in Tra Vinh, one of Vietnam festivals 2026, with dates November 22-24, the main ceremony on November 23, boat races on the Long Binh River, transport from Ho Chi Minh City, costs in VND, hotels near Ba Om Pond, and etiquette tips for the Khmer moon festival.
Ha Long Carnival 2026: A Practical Guide to Vietnam Festivals' Biggest Summer Street Parade
Ha Long Carnival usually lands on May 1, with a free street parade of floats, music, and a fireworks finale along Bai Chay. This guide covers the expected 2026 dates, parade-day logistics, VIP tickets, Hanoi buses, hotel booking, and what to pack, so you can plan for Vietnam's biggest summer festival.