According to feng shui expert Nguyen Song Ha, Binh Ngo Tet 2026 has 4 auspicious departure days at the beginning of the year, including the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th days of Tet. If you need to depart for good luck at the beginning of the year, homeowners can choose one of these 4 days, especially the 1st day of Binh Ngo Tet.
In addition to the above days, the 9th and 10th days are also quite beautiful for departure at the beginning of the year. Each day will have beautiful hours and different departure directions, so it is necessary to choose carefully to suit personal desires.
The 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 9th of the lunar month are not only suitable for departure, but also good for opening a business or opening a store. Meanwhile, the 3rd, 5th, 7th of the lunar month belong to the middle group, so they should go spring travel, visit pagodas, not suitable for carrying out important things.
Notes when departing for Binh Ngo Tet 2026
From ancient times to now, Vietnamese people have always believed in "smooth start, smooth finish", meaning that for favorable starts, the journey and subsequent results will be as desired. Especially in the first days of the new year, if everything goes smoothly, the whole year will be blessed with good fortune and luck.
At the beginning of the year, especially the 1st day of Tet - a day of great fortune and prosperity, when heaven and earth intersect, yin and yang are balanced. At this time, families should take advantage of choosing good hours, choosing directions to depart, bringing good luck for the whole year.
Notes on choosing the right direction to depart at the beginning of the year Binh Ngo 2026: The direction to depart at the beginning of the year is simply understood as the direction calculated from the homeowner's place to the chosen location. Therefore, to easily determine the direction, everyone should choose a fixed location in a direction suitable for feng shui and personal needs (God of Joy or God of Wealth).
On the first day of the new year, go in the direction you want to depart first. Then, you can go to other places to wish you a happy new year.
Directions for departure as suggested by expert Nguyen Song Ha:
1st day of Tet (February 17, 2026)
The 1st day is Dai An day, favorable for departure at the beginning of the year to pray for peace and fortune. Good directions include the South direction (God of Joy) and the West direction (God of Wealth).
Good departure hours: 3am-5am, 7am-9am, 9am-11am, 3pm-5pm; of which 7am-9am is rated the best. Avoidance years: Binh Thin, Giap Thin, Binh Than, Binh Dan, Binh Tuat.
2nd day of Tet (February 18, 2026)
This is Quy Hoi day, so you should depart in the Southeast direction (praying for love, family) or Northwest (praying for fame and fortune).
Good hours: 1h-3h, 7h-9h, 11h-13h, 13h-15h; of which 11h-13h is the most beautiful hour. Unlucky years: Dinh Ty, At Ty, Dinh Mao, Dinh Dau.
3rd day of Tet (February 19, 2026)
This is Giap Ty day, the Northeast direction is good for love, the Southeast direction is good for fortune.
Good hours: 11pm-1am, 1am-3am, 5am-7am, 3pm-5pm; frame of 3pm-5pm is highly appreciated. Unlucky years: Mau Ngo, Nham Ngo, Canh Dan, Canh Than.
