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Mid-Autumn Festival
Across Vietnam · Next full moon: September 25, 2026
Mooncakes, paper lanterns, and lion dances — a family festival with plenty of street food.
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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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Tet (Lunar New Year)
Across Vietnam · Tet 2027: February 6–10, 2027
The biggest holiday of the year: streets light up, markets overflow, and much of the country pauses for a week. Book transport well ahead.
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Water Puppet Theatre
Across Vietnam · Jan–Dec
A uniquely Vietnamese art form performed nightly in Hanoi and HCMC — easy to book and perfect for a rainy evening.
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National Day
Across Vietnam · Sep
September 2 celebrates independence with flags, fireworks, and street festivals in every major city.
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International New Year
Across Vietnam · Dec–Jan
Big countdown parties in Hanoi and HCMC, plus fireworks over the lakes and rivers on December 31.
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Best spring weather window
Across Vietnam · Feb–Apr
Dry, mild, and comfortable almost everywhere — the most reliable window for a first visit.
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8Wonder Music Festival
Across Vietnam · Spring edition — dates announced each year
Vietnam's biggest international pop festival, hosted by Vingroup and rotating between Hanoi, HCMC, and Nha Trang.
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Reunification Day
Across Vietnam · Apr
April 30 marks the end of the war; cities fly flags and host parades and music events, especially in HCMC.