Sắp Tết

Vietnamese Lunar New Year

When is Tet in Vietnam?

Tet 2027 in Vietnam begins on Saturday, February 6, 2027. New Year's Eve is Friday, February 5, 2027—the 29th and final day of the lunar year.

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The short answer

Saturday, February 6, 2027

106 calendar days until Tet 2027 in Vietnam.

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The countdown ends at 12:00 a.m. in Vietnam (UTC+7).

Tet 2027 calendar reference

Tet follows the Vietnamese lunisolar calendar. The first day changes on the Gregorian calendar each year; the countdown above always points to the next Tet. These reference dates are for 2027.

MilestoneVietnam dateWhat it means
Kitchen Gods DayJanuary 30, 202723rd day of the twelfth lunar month
New Year's EveFebruary 5, 202729th and final day of the lunar year
First day of TetFebruary 6, 2027First day of the Year of the Goat
Second day of TetFebruary 7, 2027Family visits and celebrations continue
Third day of TetFebruary 8, 2027Third day of the new lunar year

New Year's Eve is February 5, 2027 (29 Tet). The transition to the first day of Tet occurs at 00:00 on February 6 in Vietnam.

Is Tet a public holiday in Vietnam?

Yes. For 2027, Vietnam's announced schedule gives civil servants and public employees seven consecutive days off, February 4–10, including five Tet holiday days and two compensatory days. Private employers may select one of the announced five-day arrangements and must notify employees at least 30 days before the break. Your own days off depend on your employer's schedule.

Sources: Vietnam Government Portal (English) and Báo Điện tử Chính phủ (30-day notice).

Frequently asked questions

When is Tet in Vietnam in 2027?

The first day of Tet 2027 is Saturday, February 6, 2027. It begins at midnight in Vietnam (UTC+7).

When is Vietnamese New Year's Eve in 2027?

New Year's Eve is Friday, February 5, 2027, the 29th and final day of the lunar year. The new lunar year begins at 00:00 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, Vietnam time.

Is Tet the same as Chinese New Year?

Tet is Vietnam's Lunar New Year, with its own customs, foods and calendar traditions. The dates often coincide, but the celebrations are culturally distinct.

How long is the official Tet 2027 break?

Public-sector staff have February 4–10 off. Businesses choose from the announced five-day options; check the schedule set by your employer.