In 2026, Doan Ngo Tet falls on June 19th of the Gregorian calendar.
In folk beliefs, Doan Ngo Tet is also known as Tet "killing insects". The ancients believed that this is the time when the weather changes seasons, pests and diseases develop strongly, so it is necessary to perform rituals of worship, and at the same time use typical dishes such as sticky rice wine, banh tro and early-season fruits to pray for health and peace.
Today, although many customs have changed, Doan Ngo Tet is still an occasion for families to prepare offerings, offer incense to commemorate ancestors and preserve traditional cultural values.
Besides the offering tray, the Doan Ngo Tet prayer is prepared by many families to express their sincerity and pray for good things for the family.
Below is a detailed and complete Doan Ngo Tet prayer text (According to Vietnamese Traditional Prayer - Culture and Information Publishing House):
Nam mô a di Đà Phật!
Nam mô a di Đà Phật!
Nam mô a di Đà Phật!
I bow to the Nine Heavens, the Ten Directions of the Buddhas, the Buddhas of the Ten Directions.
I respectfully bow to the Emperor, Heaven, Earth, and all the venerable gods.
I respectfully bow to Lord Ban Canh Thanh Hoang, Lord Ban Xu Tho Dia, Lord Ban Gia Tao Quan and all the venerable gods.
I respectfully bow to the ancestors, Hien khảo, Hien ty, all Huong linh (if father and mother are still alive, replace them with To khảo, To Ty).
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Today is Doan Ngo Day, we are repairing incense burners, preparing offerings, flower lanterns, tea and fruit to offer before the altar.
We respectfully invite Lord Ban Canh Thanh Hoang, All Great Kings, Lord Ban Xu Than Linh Tho Dia, Lord Ban Gia Tao Quan, Ngu Phuong, Long Mach, Tai Than, respectfully ask you to descend before the court to witness your sincerity and enjoy the offerings.
We respectfully invite the To Khao, To Ty ancestors, all ancestral spirits of both paternal and maternal relatives... , respectfully ask you to pity your children and grandchildren to witness the sincere heart of enjoying the offerings.
Believer, I respectfully invite the Precedents and Later Masters at this house, this land is in harmony with the past, in harmony with the future, blessing us with a prosperous and healthy life, and a peaceful destiny. Four seasons without obstacles, eight periods enjoying peace and prosperity.
We offer a sincere and humble offering, before the altar, respectfully offering, and bow to ask for blessings and protection.
Nam mô a di Đà Phật!
Nam mô a di Đà Phật!
Nam mô a di Đà Phật!
