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Vietnamese New Year's Eve Mon, Jan 31 Lunar New Year (Tết) Tue, Feb 01 Hùng Kings' Festival Mon, Apr 11 Reunification Day Sat, Apr 30 Labour Day Sat, May 01 Independence Day of Vietnam Fri, Sep 02 home > worldwide public holidays > global holidays and observances > this page This page contains dates and information about Tet Nguyen Dan / Vietnamese New Year for the years 2022‑2032.* When is Tet Nguyen Dan / Vietnamese New Year for the years 2022‑2032 ?
* The actual date of most global public holidays, and non-holiday observances, differs from one country, region or state, to another. To get the exact date when Tet Nguyen Dan / Vietnamese New Year is observed, as an official non-working public holiday, in a specific country, region or state, please refer to our listing of the official public holidays for that country. In which countries is Tet Nguyen Dan / Vietnamese New Year observed as an official public holiday ?Currently, Tet Nguyen Dan / Vietnamese New Year is observed as an official public holiday in: Vietnam. Tet, short for Tet Nguyen Dan, is the Vietnamese New Year celebrated on the first day of the first month of the Vietnamese calendar, which usually falls in January or February, and this year, it takes place on January 22. Tet is the most important festival for the Vietnamese people. It is celebrated in a big way, with the celebrations spread across several days. It is a celebration where people visit their families and ancestors, spend time with their friends, and honor their teachers. The main focus of the festival is to celebrate the New Year and forget all about the troubles of the previous year. History of Tet HolidayTet Nguyen Dan is also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year, or Vietnamese Lunar New Year. The Tet Holiday is incredibly important in Vietnamese culture, and people make sure that they can celebrate with their loved ones. The celebration welcomes not only the New Year but also the arrival of Spring. No one festival is as important as the Tet holiday — only the Children’s Holiday comes close. People prepare for this day by traveling to their families, cleaning their homes, and preparing an enormous amount of food. A lot of customs related to luck are practiced during these days, to make sure the New Year is better than the previous year. Children and elders are given lucky money, and people might start new businesses at this time. An important part of the Tet celebrations is ancestor worship, where people pray to their ancestors and visit the graves of departed ancestors to clean them as a show of respect. There are three main parts of the Tet Holiday: There’s Tat Nien, which is two days before Tet and reserved for the immediate family; Giao Thua, which is New Year’s Eve and for friends; and finally Tan Nien, which is the New Year’s Day, the celebrations that happen on the day, and the days after. An important part of Tet is the food because to celebrate Tet in the Vietnamese language is said as ‘to eat Tet.’ A wide range of traditional foods are prepared — some are foods eaten regularly, and others are unique to the day. Tet Holiday timeline2000 B.C. Tet Holiday is Celebrated Contrary to popular belief, Vietnam celebrates Tet long before the Chinese come. 1968 A.D Tet Offensive is Launched As a major campaign in the 20-year Vietnam War, the Tet Offensive is launched during the festival. 2017 Fireworks are Prohibited for the First Time Fireworks, though an important part of the celebrations, are prohibited for the first time for national reasons. 2021 Celebrations Go Virtual Considering the challenges posed by COVID-19, the year's celebrations are held virtually. Tet Holiday FAQsHow long does Tet Holiday last?The celebrations for Tet last three days. How do you say Happy Tet?The traditional greeting for Tet is ‘Chuc Mung Nam Moi,’ which means ‘Happy New Year.’ Will Vietnamese shops be closed during Tet?Some shops might be closed; typically, shops are closed on the first few days of the New Year and will be open for the celebrations leading up to Tet. How to Observe Tet Holiday
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How long does Tet last in Vietnam 2023?Vietnamese New Year is a Public Holiday — Tet Holiday
Vietnamese New Year is a national public holiday called the Tết Holiday, usually lasting 5–7 days. It is the biggest and longest holiday in Vietnam. In 2023, the holiday lasts 6 days from January 21th to 26th.
Is Tet and Chinese New Year the same?Tết is generally celebrated on the same day as Chinese New Year (also called Spring Festival), except when the one-hour time difference between Vietnam and China results in the new moon occurring on different days.
How often does Tet take place?Tet is based on the lunar calendar, and generally celebrated on the same day as the Chinese New Year. The date changes annually, but falls between mid-January and late February. Most Vietnamese people will have five days off for Tet. Tet celebrations can range from 3 days and continue for up to one week.
How long does Vietnamese New Year last?Although Vietnamese New Year is observed for 15 days, Tet is typically celebrated for three days with some traditions observed for up to a week. The first day of Tet is usually spent with immediate family, the second day is for visiting friends, and the third day is dedicated to teachers and visiting temples.
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