Fourth Day of Lunar New Year
🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block3-day weekend (February 20 – February 22)
📣 Traveler notes
Vietnam is a rapidly developing Southeast Asian country with rich natural and cultural attractions. While historically complex, the country has emerged and grown since the 1990s. Although regarded as less developed for tourism compared to destinations like Thailand, it offers immense cultural experiences. Travelers should be aware that major holidays can lead to severe transportation disruptions and limited local services.
- Expect significant travel disruptions and limited services in major cities and towns during the days surrounding Tết (Lunar New Year).
- Public festivities and decorations are widespread, but the holiday remains primarily a private, family celebration.
- Travelers should book accommodation and transport far in advance for major holidays (e.g., Tết, May 1, September 2).
- Most shops, restaurants, and services will close or operate with restricted hours for several days.
- While cultural sites are open and celebrations are active, expect intense crowding and traffic jams leading up to the holiday.
- Major holidays often result in difficulty securing accommodation and transport, particularly in smaller towns or resort areas.
About this holiday
The Lunar New Year (Tết) marks the beginning of a new year according to lunar calendars. Since there is a significant discrepancy between the lunar and solar years, the celebration does not fall on a fixed date in the Gregorian calendar. It is by far the largest holiday in Vietnam, typically taking place between late January and March. The period leading up to the New Year sees intense preparations, followed by a period of slowed pace and cultural observance, during which most shops and restaurants close for several days.