Tet Nguyen Dan (Lunar New Year)
Vietnam, Vietnam
festival / carnival Festival / carnival
Jan, Feb
Movable lunar-calendar date, late January or February. Train and flight tickets should be bought 2-3 months ahead; many small businesses and restaurants close for 3-7 days.
Vietnam's biggest holiday — flowers, lanterns, and fireworks nationwide, though most small businesses close for 3-7 days and transport is heavily booked.