Tết 2027 in Vietnam: Dates, What's Open & Travel Costs
Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết) 2027 falls on Saturday 6 Feb 2027 — the Year of the Goat (Đinh Mùi). As of 25/09/2026, that is 134 days away. Here is what closes, how much prices rise, and when to book.
Updated: 25 Sep 2026Tết 2027 key dates
| Date | What | What it means for travellers |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 16 Jan 2027 | ≈ 3 weeks before | Train and long-distance bus tickets for the Tết rush sell out; flights get expensive. |
| Saturday 30 Jan 2027 | Kitchen Gods Day (23rd, 12th lunar month) | Families send off the Kitchen Gods; markets and flower streets get busy. |
| Friday 5 Feb 2027 | New Year's Eve (Giao thừa) | Many shops close by the afternoon; fireworks at midnight in big cities are usual but announced each year. |
| Saturday 6 Feb 2027 | 1st day of Tết (Mùng 1) | The quietest day of the year — many restaurants, shops and markets are closed. |
| Sunday 7 Feb 2027 | 2nd day (Mùng 2) | Family visits; tourist areas and pagodas crowded. |
| Monday 8 Feb 2027 | 3rd day (Mùng 3) | More places reopen; transport back to the cities starts filling up. |
| Saturday 13 Feb 2027 | ≈ 1 week after | Most businesses are back; the return rush makes buses and trains busy again. |
| Saturday 20 Feb 2027 | First Full Moon (Rằm tháng Giêng) | Busy pagodas and lantern events. |
Employees get 5 paid days off for Tết under Vietnam's Labour Code; the exact public-sector schedule for 2027 is announced by the government, usually a few months ahead.
Should you travel in Vietnam during Tết?
| Good | Not so good |
|---|---|
| Flower markets, decorations and festive streets in the week before Tết | Many family-run restaurants, shops and markets close for 3 – 7 days from New Year's Eve |
| Big cities are unusually quiet and easy to walk around on Mùng 1 – 3 | Buses and trains sell out; fares rise (see below) |
| Hotels, large supermarkets, chain cafés and main tourist sites mostly stay open | Some attractions shorten hours or close on the 1st day — check before you go |
| A unique cultural experience — pagodas, lucky money, family traditions | Service surcharges on Grab, taxis and some restaurants are common |
How much do prices rise over Tết?
- Long-distance buses: in Tết 2026, operators were allowed to raise fares by up to 40% on routes under 300 km and up to 60% on longer routes during the peak weeks.
- Trains: fares rose about 5 – 10%, and popular night trains sold out weeks in advance.
- Hotels: expect higher rates and minimum stays in popular spots; city business hotels can be cheaper than usual.
- Grab and taxis: surge pricing and holiday surcharges are normal, especially on New Year's Eve.
Use normal prices as a baseline: bus, train & limousine prices · airport fares · travel budget calculator.
Tết travel checklist
- 6 – 8 weeks before: book long-distance trains and flights; book hotels with free cancellation.
- 3 weeks before: book buses and limousines; plan where you'll be on Mùng 1 – 3 (a hotel with a restaurant helps).
- 1 week before: withdraw cash — ATMs can run low and banks close for the holiday.
- New Year's Eve: stock up on snacks and water; many shops close early.
- Bring small new notes if you want to give lucky money (lì xì) to hotel staff or guides — a kind gesture, never an obligation.
FAQ
When is Tết 2027?
The first day of Tết 2027 is Saturday 6 Feb 2027. New Year's Eve is Friday 5 Feb 2027. The main holiday for most people runs for about 5 – 7 days around these dates.
Is everything closed during Tết in Vietnam?
No. Hotels, large supermarkets, convenience stores, chain cafés, Grab and most major tourist sites keep running. Small family businesses and local markets are the ones that close, mostly for the first 3 days.
Is it expensive to travel in Vietnam during Tết?
Transport and resort hotels cost more (buses up to 40 – 60% more in 2026), while everyday prices in cities barely change. Booking early matters more than budget.
What animal is 2027 in Vietnam?
The Goat — the year of Đinh Mùi. (Vietnam uses the Cat instead of the Rabbit, but the Goat year is the same.)