11 Great Festivals in Vietnam to Time Your Trip By

There are some great festivals in Vietnam to explore while you’re in the country. Time your trip to coincide with one of Vietnam’s festivals and you’ll get a unique insight into the culture and traditions that have made up the celebration as you see it today. 

Some of these festivals are celebrated across Vietnam, particularly the religious ones, while others are focused in the capital, Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City is a mecca when it comes to Vietnamese culture. Although the city is no longer the South Vietnamese capital (it served as the capital city from 1955 to 1975), it is still considered a national landmark and a must-visit spot. Ho Chi Minh City has an amazing festival scene that brings locals and tourists from around the world together.

These top festivals in Vietnam celebrate everything from ancient gods to Mother Earth, giving us travellers the chance to fully immerse ourselves in Vietnamese culture.

I’ve only ever made it to Tet, so if you do get to one of these Vietnam festivals, let me know in the comments below. 

1. Tet Nguyen Dan (Lunar New Year)

Tourists travel from Ho Chi Minh Saigon to Mui Ne and all the way back again just to catch a glimpse of the Tet Nguyen Dan celebrations. Tet Nguyen Dan, Tet for short, is the most widely celebrated even in Vietnam, but one of the biggest Tet parties can be found in the heart of Saigon.