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Festivals, markets & activities across Vietnam

Cultural festivals, seasonal highlights, food events, and things to do — month by month and region by region. Many events follow the lunar calendar, so dates shift a little each year.

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Vibrant scene of Da Lat market entrance with vendors in Vietnam.

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Da Lat Flower Festival

Southern Vietnam · 11th edition: December 1–31, 2026 (opens December 19)

A biennial December celebration in the flower city: parade floats, gardens in bloom, and cool mountain evenings.

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Breathtaking view of rocky landscape by water in Sam Phan Bok, a natural landmark in Thailand.

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Ok Om Bok Festival

Southern Vietnam · Nov

The Khmer moon-worship festival in Tra Vinh and Soc Trang features longboat races on the river and floating lanterns.

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Dynamic night view of Ho Chi Minh City's vibrant boulevard, featuring iconic landmarks and lively streets.

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Nguyen Hue Flower Street

Southern Vietnam · Jan–Feb

HCMC's main boulevard becomes an open-air flower installation in the week before Tet — free and spectacular.

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A vibrant Tet holiday market in Vietnam with lanterns and decorations.

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Tet Nguyen Tieu (Cho Lon Lantern Festival)

Southern Vietnam · Feb

On the 15th day of the first lunar month, HCMC's Chinatown glows with lanterns, lion dances, and temple fairs.

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