Festivals & events

40 celebrations through the year — pick a day to see what's on.

Lunar New Year (Tet) (2, Red River Delta) — Vietnam's most important festival marking the start of the lunar calendar with family gatherings, traditional foods, and vibrant street cel…
Tet Nguyen Dan (2, Red River Delta) — The lunar new year festival with temple visits, flower markets, and traditional performances celebrating ancestor veneration and family uni…
Hung Kings' Festival (3, Red River Delta) — A sacred national festival honoring the legendary founders of Vietnam with temple ceremonies, processions, and traditional rituals at Hung…
International Women's Day (3, Red River Delta) — A public holiday celebrating women with special events, flower gifts, and family gatherings throughout Vietnam.
Hoa Binh City Spring Festival (3, Northwest) — A regional spring celebration featuring local crafts, ethnic minority culture, and traditional performances in the mountainous northwest re…
Reunification Day (4, Red River Delta) — A national holiday commemorating the reunification of North and South Vietnam in 1975 with patriotic ceremonies and public celebrations.
Trang An Tourism Festival (4, Red River Delta) — A festival celebrating the UNESCO World Heritage site of Trang An with boat races, cultural performances, and eco-tourism activities.
Ghe Ngo Festival (4, Northeast) — A unique rowing festival featuring traditional dragon boat races and cultural performances celebrating the maritime heritage of Bac Ninh pr…
Ha Long Bay Tourism Festival (4, Northeast) — A major festival celebrating Ha Long Bay UNESCO World Heritage site with water sports, seafood celebrations, and cultural events.
Labour Day (5, Red River Delta) — A public holiday honoring workers with parades and celebrations throughout Vietnam.
Vesak Festival (5, Red River Delta) — A major Buddhist celebration honoring Buddha's birthday with temple ceremonies, processions, and lantern displays across Vietnam.
Bat Trang Ceramic Festival (5, Red River Delta) — An ancient pottery village festival showcasing traditional ceramics with demonstrations, competitions, and artisan displays.
Hue Festival (5, North Central Coast) — A major biennial cultural festival in the ancient imperial city featuring traditional arts, water processions, and royal court performances…
Tam Coc Boat Festival (6, Red River Delta) — A scenic boat racing festival in the limestone karst region with traditional rowing competitions and cultural performances.
Nui Thanh Festival (6, North Central Coast) — A regional festival celebrating local traditions, ethnic minority crafts, and mountain culture in the central highlands.
Ban Flower Festival (11, Central Highlands) — An annual celebration of the Ban flower in the coffee-growing region with cultural performances and agricultural exhibitions.
Mid-Autumn Festival (Tet Trung Thu) (9, Red River Delta) — A beloved children's festival with lantern processions, mooncakes, and traditional performances celebrating the autumn moon across Vietnam.
National Day (9, Red River Delta) — Vietnam's independence day with grand parades, flag-raising ceremonies, and patriotic celebrations commemorating the 1945 revolution.
Dalat Flower Festival (12, Central Highlands) — Vietnam's premier flower festival in the cool highlands featuring stunning flower displays, horticultural competitions, and cultural shows.…
Lim Festival (3, Red River Delta) — An ancient folk festival featuring traditional quan họ folk singing competitions where young singers in boats perform traditional duets.
Dong Da Hill Festival (1, Red River Delta) — A historical festival commemorating the 1789 Tet Offensive victory with cultural performances and historical reenactments.
Perfume Pagoda Festival (1, Red River Delta) — A major pilgrimage festival at a sacred mountain complex with religious ceremonies, boat processions, and traditional rituals honoring Budd…
Yen Tu Festival (1, Northeast) — A significant Buddhist pilgrimage festival at a sacred mountain featuring temple visits, meditation, and ancient religious traditions.
Bac Ha Flower Festival (11, Northwest) — A colorful festival celebrating the blooming of buckwheat flowers with ethnic minority culture, traditional crafts, and agricultural displa…
Sapa Love Market Festival (5, Northwest) — A unique cultural festival where H'mong and Dao ethnic minorities gather for traditional courtship rituals, music, and cultural exchanges.
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (6, South Central Coast) — A spectacular pyrotechnic competition featuring international fireworks displays over the Han River with cultural performances and entertai…
Hoi An Lantern Festival (1, South Central Coast) — A magical monthly celebration where thousands of silk lanterns light up the ancient town's streets and river creating an enchanting atmosph…
Hoi An Traditional Crafts Festival (10, South Central Coast) — A celebration of traditional artisan crafts including silk weaving, lantern making, and woodcarving in the UNESCO World Heritage town.
Con Dao Festival (4, Southeast) — A historical festival commemorating Con Dao island's significance in Vietnam's independence movement with ceremonies and cultural events.
Mekong Delta Boat Festival (11, Mekong Delta) — A vibrant festival celebrating the unique boat culture with traditional boat races, floating markets, and regional food celebrations.
Cai Rang Floating Market Festival (11, Mekong Delta) — A unique celebration of the iconic floating market with early morning boat racing, traditional selling demonstrations, and local cuisine.
Chau Doc Fish Festival (6, Mekong Delta) — A festival celebrating the Mekong Delta's fishing heritage with boat races, fish cooking competitions, and cultural performances.
Nha Trang Sea Festival (4, South Central Coast) — A coastal celebration featuring water sports, seafood festivals, and cultural performances honoring the city's maritime heritage.
Quy Nhon Fishing Festival (10, South Central Coast) — A celebration of the fishing community with boat blessings, seafood markets, and traditional maritime ceremonies.
Phu Quoc Night Market Festival (1, Southeast) — A food and cultural festival showcasing the island's seafood, local crafts, and vibrant night market atmosphere.
Ho Chi Minh City Festival (11, Southeast) — A major urban festival featuring street performances, fireworks, water processions, and cultural celebrations across the city.
Chu A Duong Wine Festival (3, Central Highlands) — A unique festival celebrating rice wine and ethnic minority traditions with tastings, cultural performances, and traditional ceremonies.
Kon Ha Nah Festival (3, Central Highlands) — An ethnic Jarai festival celebrating spring planting season with traditional rituals, music, and agricultural ceremonies.
Teachers' Day (11, Red River Delta) — A public holiday honoring teachers with school celebrations and ceremonies throughout Vietnam.
Christmas and New Year Celebrations (12, Southeast) — Though not a traditional Vietnamese holiday, Christmas and New Year are celebrated with vibrant street decorations, shopping festivals, and…