Tet 2026 (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) falls on February 17, 2026. The official holiday period typically lasts from the last day of the lunar year through the first few days of the new year.

How long is the Tet holiday?

The official Tet holiday in Vietnam typically lasts 7-9 days, though celebrations and preparations begin weeks in advance.

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#	Holiday	Date
1	New Year's Day	January 1, 2026
2	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	January 19, 2026
3	Presidents' Day	February 16, 2026
4		May 25, 2026
5		July 4, 2026
6		September 7, 2026
7		October 12, 2026
8		November 11, 2026
9		November 26, 2026
10		December 25, 2026

What is Tet Nguyen Dan?

Tet Nguyen Dan, commonly known as Tet, is the most important and widely celebrated holiday in Vietnam. It marks the arrival of spring based on the lunar calendar and is a time for family reunions, ancestral worship, and fresh beginnings. In 2026, Tet falls on February 17.

Tet 2026 Celebrations

The year 2026 is the Year of the Horse (Binh Ngo) in the Vietnamese zodiac. Celebrations typically last several days and include traditional foods like banh chung, visiting family and friends, giving lucky money in red envelopes, and decorating homes with peach blossoms and kumquat trees.