In 2026, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year begins on February 17th, marking the most important and heartfelt celebration of the year in Vietnam.
On Lunar New Year’s Eve, families gather for a warm and meaningful Year-end meal. Tables are filled with traditional dishes such as Banh Chung (square sticky rice cake), giò lụa (Vietnamese pork sausage), boiled chicken, and many other homemade specialties. Every member of the family joins in preparing the feast, creating precious moments of togetherness and love.
After dinner, families sit side by side to watch the beloved year-end television show Tao Quan, sharing laughter as they reflect on the past year. As midnight approaches, everyone eagerly counts down to welcome the New Year with dazzling fireworks lighting up the sky.
One of Vietnam’s most unique traditions is the custom of “first-footing” – being the first guest to enter a home in the New Year. It is believed that this person will bring luck and prosperity to the family. In 2026, the zodiac animal is the Horse, and those whose age is considered harmonious with the year are especially honored to step into a home first, bringing wishes of good fortune.
The first day of the Lunar New Year is reserved for family. People stay home to offer incense to their ancestors, expressing gratitude and respect. From the second day onward, families visit relatives, friends, and loved ones to exchange warm New Year wishes for health, peace, success, and prosperity. Glasses of traditional rice wine are raised, and joyful meals are shared in a festive and intimate atmosphere.
For the Vietnamese people, the very first day of the lunar year is filled with hope. It is believed that how this day unfolds will influence the entire year ahead. That is why Tet is not only a celebration—it is a time of renewal, gratitude, and dreams for a brighter future.
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