When does Tet Festival occur in Vietnam?

Question

When does Lunar New Year take place in Vietnam?

Answer 1

THis year 2024. Lunar New Year takes place on Saturday, February 10, 2024 (Gregorian calendar)
January 1, 2024 (Lunar calendar)

Normally, people often shop for Tet and prepare for Tet from the full moon of the twelfth month, which is the 12th month of the lunar calendar. Tet usually takes place from the 1st to about the 5th of the first lunar month.

Answer 2

Tet Festival, also known as Tet Nguyen Dan or simply Tet, is the most important and widely celebrated holiday in Vietnam. It follows the lunar calendar and typically occurs between late January and mid-February. The specific date of Tet Festival varies each year as it depends on the lunar calendar, but it generally coincides with the beginning of spring and the first day of the lunar calendar year. The festivities usually last for several days, with preparations starting well in advance of the actual holiday.