Update on the 2026 Binh Ngo Lunar New Year holiday schedule for students
Many provinces and cities across the country have officially announced the Lunar New Year 2026 holiday schedule for students at all levels. According to records, the Lunar New Year 2026 holiday time in localities ranges from 5 to 14 days, even extending in some places depending on the arrangement of each school.
According to the announcement of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training, students and teachers throughout the city are entitled to 5 days of Tet Nguyen Dan Binh Ngo holiday, from December 29 of the year At Ty to the end of January 4 of the year Binh Ngo (corresponding from February 16 to February 20, 2026). However, because the holiday falls adjacent to the two weekends before and after the holiday, in fact, Hanoi students' Tet holidays can be extended by 9 days, depending on the unit's implementation.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday schedule for students is set from February 12 to the end of February 22, 2026 (ie from December 25 to January 6 of the lunar calendar), totaling 11 days. The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training allows schools to flexibly arrange the holiday time, but the total Lunar New Year holiday time does not exceed 2 weeks, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Taking advantage of this flexible time frame, many schools in Ho Chi Minh City announced that students will have Tet Nguyen Dan Binh Ngo 2026 holiday lasting 14-16 days.
Tan Binh Secondary School, Vo Truong Toan Secondary School, Di An Secondary School and Dinh Bo Linh Elementary School allow students to take leave from February 9th to February 22nd, 2026. If including the two weekend days before that, students can take up to 16 consecutive days off.
Two high schools that many parents are interested in, Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted and Ho Chi Minh City National University High School for the Gifted, also apply a similar holiday schedule. Hoa Sen Elementary - Secondary - High School allows students to take leave from February 10th and return to school on February 24th, 2026 (the 8th day of the first lunar month), with a total Tet holiday of 14 days.
In other localities, the Lunar New Year 2026 holiday schedule has also been specifically announced. Hai Phong gives students a holiday from February 14 to February 22, 2026 (9 days). Lam Dong arranges a holiday from December 22 to January 6, equivalent to about 14 days. Gia Lai gives students a holiday of 11 days, from February 12 to February 22, 2026.
In Da Nang and Hue, students at all levels are on Tet holiday from February 14th to the end of February 22nd, 2026. Educational institutions are required to proactively plan compensatory teaching after the Tet holiday to ensure the progress of the 2025-2026 school year.
In Ca Mau, preschool children, students and trainees are off from February 9th to the end of February 22nd, 2026, and return to school on February 23rd. Quang Ninh is one of the localities with the longest and latest Tet Nguyen Dan Binh Ngo 2026 holiday, lasting from February 16th to February 28th, 2026 (ie December 29th to January 12th).
| STT | Province, city | Binh Ngo Tet holiday schedule 2026 | Number of days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Giang | 9-22.2 (December 22nd to January 6th) | 14 days |
| 2 | Da Nang | 14-22.2 (December 27 to January 6) | 9 days |
| 3 | Quang Ninh | 16-28.2 (December 29 to January 12) | 16 days |
| 4 | Tay Ninh | 11-22.2 (December 24 to January 6) | 12 days |
| 5 | Lam Dong | 9-22.2 (December 22nd to January 6th) | 14 days |
| 6 | Can Tho | 12-22.2 (December 25th to January 6th) | 11 days |
| 7 | Ha Tinh | 13-23.2 (December 26th to January 7th) | 11 days |
| 8 | Hue | 14-22.2 (December 27 to January 6) | 9 days |
| 9 | HO CHI MINH CITY | 12-22.2 (December 25th to January 6th) | 11 days |
| 10 | Hanoi | February 16-20 (December 29 to January 4) | 5 days (possibly 9 days) |
| 11 | Dong Nai | 11-22.2 (December 24 to January 6) | 12 days |
| 12 | Vinh Long | 11-24.2 (December 24 to January 8) | 14 days |
| 13 | Khanh Hoa | 12-22.2 (December 25th to January 6th) | 11 days |
| 14 | Gia Lai | 12-22.2 (December 25th to January 6th) | 11 days |
| 15 | Ca Mau | 9-22.2 (December 22nd to January 6th) | 14 days |
| 16 | Hai Phong | 14-22.2 (December 27 to January 6) | 9 days |
According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training on the framework of the school year time plan, Departments of Education and Training are allowed to proactively develop Lunar New Year holiday schedules, Lunar New Year holiday schedules and other holidays, exempted from ensuring 35 weeks of actual study. The Ministry also requests the first semester to end before January 18 and the second semester to be completed before May 31, as a basis for localities to arrange the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday schedule appropriately.
Spring travel suggestions for the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday
With the Lunar New Year 2026 holiday lasting in many localities, the question that many people are interested in is where to go for the Lunar New Year 2026 holiday, where to go for the Binh Ngo Tet to both relax and maintain the atmosphere of reunion at the beginning of the year.
In Hanoi, spring travel at the beginning of the year is often associated with traditional cultural spaces such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, Duong Lam ancient village or pagoda places in the suburbs. Slow pace of life, quieter streets than usual are ideal conditions for people and tourists to fully feel the Tet atmosphere.
In Ho Chi Minh City, flower streets, spring flower markets, central parks and culinary spaces are familiar choices. With long Tet holidays, many families combine short trips to the Mekong Delta, the South Central Coast or nearby resorts.
Tourist cities such as Da Nang, Hue City, Khanh Hoa are suitable for tourists who want to balance sightseeing, relaxation and spiritual spring travel. Meanwhile, Quang Ninh is a choice for those who want to combine sea tourism and early year temple rituals during the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year holiday.
The Central Highlands and Lam Dong regions bring a different experience with cool climate, natural landscapes and slow pace of life. The Mekong Delta is suitable for spring travel in gardens, floating markets and the characteristic river and water space of the South.
No matter where you choose to go for Binh Ngo Tet, many people prioritize journeys that are within their ability, short travel, and avoid being too crowded to maintain the meaning of rest, reunion and a light start to the new year.
