When Tet falls
Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, lands in late January or February, with the main public holiday spanning several days around the new moon. The exact dates shift each year, so cross-check a lunar calendar with your travel plans.
What is open and closed
Hoi An stays festive and most hotels, major tours and transfers run as normal, but some family restaurants and shops shut for a few days as people return home. Stock up on essentials and do not count on every place being open on the holiday itself.
How to plan
The weather is cool and dry, among the nicer conditions of the year, but the town fills with domestic travelers and prices rise. Book your hotel, tours and airport transfer well ahead, since transport is in heavy demand. See best time to visit for the wider calendar.
Lock in transport early
A reliable private transfer for the busy Tet travel period.
Frequently asked questions
Tet follows the lunar calendar and falls in late January or February. The main public holiday runs several days around the new moon, so check the exact dates against your trip.
The town stays open and festive, but some family-run shops and restaurants close for a few days around the holiday. Major tours, hotels and transfers operate, though they get busy, so book ahead.
It can be magical, with cool dry weather, flowers and decorations everywhere, but expect closures, crowds of domestic travelers and higher prices. Plan and book in advance.
