According to Vietnamese folk beliefs, going out at the beginning of the new year is very important, affecting the convenience and good omens in a year.
Feng shui expert Nguyen Song Ha said that in the first 3 days of the new year Binh Ngo 2026, the 1st and 2nd days of the lunar calendar belong to the auspicious group, suitable for departure. If there is an important matter or departure for good luck at the beginning of the year, homeowners can choose one of these two days, especially the 1st day of Tet.
Departing on the 1st day of Tet Binh Ngo
This is a great auspicious and beneficial day, the most suitable for departure, first foot in the house on the first day of the new year. The 1st day is the beginning of the whole year, is the time when heaven and earth intersect, yin and yang harmonize, a beautiful day to go to the place you need to go, wishing for peace and prosperity.
In the ten thousand-year calendar, the 1st day of Binh Ngo Tet falls on Tuesday (February 17, 2026 lunar calendar), the day of Dai An, meaning peace and convenience. Therefore, when departing, you will receive blessings, pray for wealth as desired, and be supported by noble people.
There are 2 good directions for departure: South and West. Among them, the South is the direction of the God of Joy, and the West is the direction of the God of Wealth. Depending on each person's wishes, there will be a suitable choice.
Auspicious departure hours include Tiger hour (3am-5am), Dragon hour (7am-9am), Snake hour (9am-11am), Monkey hour (3pm-5pm). Among them, Dragon hour is rated the best, which is the Xiao Cat hour frame, helping departure encounter a lot of luck, everything goes smoothly and well.
Note, the 1st day is a great taboo for the zodiac signs including Binh Thin, Giap Thin, Binh Than, Binh Dan, Binh Tuat.
Departing on the 2nd day of Tet Binh Ngo
The 2nd day of Tet falls on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 lunar calendar. Quy Hoi days are taboo for zodiac signs such as Dinh Ty, At Ty, Dinh Mao, Dinh Dau. Traveling on this day should go Southeast (God of Joy), Northwest (God of Wealth).
Accordingly, if the homeowner wants to pray for prosperity, good relationships, and good news for the family in the new year, they should go to the Southeast; if they want to pray for fame and fortune, career advancement, and good business, they should go to the Northwest to meet the God of Wealth.
The best departure times on this day include 1h-3h, 7h-9h, 11h-13h, 13h-15h. Among them, from 11h-13h is the "Tốc hỷ" hour, the most beautiful and suitable for departure.
Departing on the 3rd day of Tet Binh Ngo
According to the ten thousand-year calendar, the 3rd day of Tet is Thursday, February 19th, 2026 solar calendar. On Giap Ty day, the following major taboos to avoid departing include Mau Ngo, Nham Ngo, Canh Dan, Canh Than.
Traveling in the Northeast direction will meet the God of Joy bestowing love, feelings are increasingly sublimated, family will soon receive good news in 2026. When traveling in the Southeast direction, the God of Wealth will bestow blessings, making money, doing business or trading will be smoother and easier.
Suggested some good hours to depart on the 3rd day of Tet including 11pm-1am, 1am-3am, 5am-7am, 3pm-5pm. The 3pm-5pm time frame is the Lucky hour, best for departure.
