Tết 2027 in Hanoi

The city empties. Most small shops, street food, markets and many cafés close for days or a couple of weeks. Offices, banks and visa services close. Delivery and rides get scarce and dearer.

Hotels, many Old Quarter restaurants aimed at visitors, convenience stores and international fast-food chains often stay open. Nothing is guaranteed, so check on Grab or Facebook the day before.

Fewer taxi and Grab drivers are working, so rides take longer and cost more. Flights, trains and long-distance buses sell out two to three weeks before and cost much more than usual. Some restaurants that stay open charge a premium.

One report from a Hanoi flower market in February 2026 put potted kumquat trees at 350k–600k depending on size and fruit, and peach blossom branches from 200k to several million depending on shape. Prices vary by market and by the day.

The ranges on our price pages are for a normal week. Expect more during the break.

Immigration and other government offices close for the break. In 2026, e-visa processing was reported to pause over the Tết days, and a backlog followed. If your visa or extension runs out near Tết, start well before and leave a buffer of a week or more.

1. 1Withdraw cash. ATMs run low and many small places only take cash.
2. 2Stock up on groceries and water the week before.
3. 3Pay rent and any bills due early.
4. 4Do bank and visa errands before the break, not during it.
5. 5Book trains, flights and buses as early as you can.
6. 6Save two or three places near you that you know stay open.
7. 7If you are staying in town, enjoy the quiet streets and the flower markets.

• New Year's Day1 Jan

  Government offices and banks close. Restaurants, cafés and most shops stay open.

  Do bank and visa-office errands before the 31st.

• Hùng Kings' Commemoration16 Apr

  Government offices and banks close. Most shops and restaurants stay open.

  Do paperwork before the long weekend.

• Reunification Day and Labour Day30 Apr–3 May

  Government offices and banks close. Hanoi stays open but quiet; beaches, trains and buses are booked out as people head for the coast.

  Book any trip out of Hanoi two to three weeks ahead, or stay in town and enjoy the empty streets.

  The days off around 1 May are confirmed closer to the date.

• National Day2 Sep–3 Sep

  Government offices and banks close. Hanoi's centre is busy with flags and events around Ba Đình.

  Expect road closures near Ba Đình Square.

  National Day is 2 September. Some sources list 3 September as a second day off. Check the official days.

When is Tết 2027?

Lunar New Year's Day falls on 6 February 2027. The official break isn't announced yet. Proposals run from 4 to 14 February.

What closes in Hanoi during Tết?

The city empties. Most small shops, street food, markets and many cafés close for days or a couple of weeks. Offices, banks and visa services close. Delivery and rides get scarce and dearer.

What stays open during Tết in Hanoi?

Hotels, many Old Quarter restaurants aimed at visitors, convenience stores and international fast-food chains often stay open. Nothing is guaranteed, so check on Grab or Facebook the day before.

What should I do before Tết?

Stock up on groceries and cash the week before. Pay rent and renew your visa early. Book trains and flights well ahead, since everyone travels home.

• Vietnam.vn: Quang An flower market in the days before Tết (10 February 2026)
• Tuoi Tre News: ministry backs a 7-day Tết break for 2027 (August 2026)
• Local Vietnam: Vietnamese New Year in Hanoi, what to expect
• VisaVerge: Vietnam freezes e-visa processing during Tết 2026

Updated October 2026. Closures and prices vary by shop and neighbourhood, and nothing here is a guarantee.