Tết is the biggest week in the Vietnamese calendar, and Da Nang feels it differently from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. The beach stays, the weather sits in its cooler dry stretch, and the city fills with returning families and flowers. Here is what actually changes, what stays open, and how to plan a trip that lands on or around 6 February 2027.
When Tết 2027 falls
Tết Nguyên Đán 2027 lands on Saturday 6 February 2027, welcoming the Year of the Goat. The lunar new year date moves each year, so check it against your own booking before you commit.
The holiday is not a single day. Expect roughly:
- Before: the last week of January, when markets get busy and people travel home.
- Tết Eve (5 February): the main family evening, with fireworks in many cities.
- Tết Day (6 February) and the days after: visiting relatives, temples and friends.
- The week after: a slow, staggered return to normal.
Most Vietnamese take several days off, and many businesses close for longer than the official holiday. Treat the whole first week of February as affected.
What closes, and for how long
Small shops, family restaurants and many local eateries close for at least three days, often a week. Chains and larger hotels usually stay open with reduced staff. A rough pattern:
- Independent cafés and local food stalls: closed, often 3 to 7 days.
- Markets: busy before, then quiet or shut for a few days.
- Museums and paid attractions: usually closed on Tết Day itself, sometimes longer. Check locally.
- Beaches and public streets: open and often pleasantly quiet.
If a specific restaurant matters to your trip, message them in advance. Do not assume.
Getting there and getting around
Transport is the tightest part of Tết planning.
- Flights and trains into Da Nang sell out early and prices rise. Book two to three months ahead if you can.
- Buses between cities run reduced schedules around the holiday.
- Taxis and ride-hailing are thinner on the ground on Tết Day and the day after.
- Motorbike rental shops may close for several days, so arrange pickup before the holiday starts.
Plan to walk more than usual, especially around An Thượng and the beach. Our An Thượng guide covers the streets you will actually be walking.
Flowers, customs and what you will see
Da Nang dresses up for Tết. Expect yellow apricot blossoms (hoa mai) at entrances, red banners, and flower markets springing up on main roads in the days before. Families clean their homes, settle debts, and visit pagodas.
A few things worth knowing as a visitor:
- Lucky money (lì xì): red envelopes are given to children and staff. It is polite to accept if offered.
- First visitor: some families care who enters their home first on New Year. Do not be offended if an invitation is not extended.
- Fireworks: many cities hold a display on Tết Eve. Locations and times change yearly, so check locally.
- Photographs: people often dress up and take photos in public places. Ask before photographing close up.
Weather during Tết in Da Nang
Early February usually sits in Da Nang's cooler, drier stretch, with daytime temperatures that feel mild rather than hot. It can still rain, and the sea can be choppy. Bring a light layer for evenings and check the forecast before you swim. The national forecast is at nchmf.gov.vn. For a sense of how the season behaves, see our December guide, which covers the same cooler window.
Eating well when half the city is closed
This is the practical question most travellers ask. The honest answer: plan your meals a little more than usual.
- Hotels and larger cafés are the safest bet for the holiday days themselves.
- Local food is still around, but hours are unpredictable. A bowl of mì Quảng or a bánh mì typically costs roughly 30,000 to 70,000 VND, though prices and opening hours shift around Tết.
- Stock up on fruit, water and snacks from a convenience store before Tết Day.
- Book a Tết Day meal in advance if you want somewhere specific.
If you are here for the mornings rather than the holiday itself, our breakfast guide and what to eat for breakfast are useful planning reading.
A slower morning at Oh la la!
Oh la la! sits at 64A Mai Thúc Lân in An Thượng, a short walk inland from My Khe Beach, and it is a good base for a slow Tết morning once the holiday quiet passes. The open street terrace under a bordeaux awning is sunny and pretty, sometimes loud and hot, with rattan bistro chairs and plants. The kitchen handles eggs, gluten, dairy, seafood and nuts, so mention any allergy when you order. Coffee usually comes first, and brunch takes about 15 to 20 minutes when it is full.
The Breakfast Combo is 99,000 VND, toast and a fresh juice of your choice, served 08:00 to 10:30 only. The Avocado Eggs Benedict is 130,000 VND, bacon optional, and the English Breakfast is 145,000 VND. Payment is cash or QR bank transfer. Hours are usually 08:00 to 18:00 every day, but around Tết confirm before you walk over via Google Maps or Instagram. Minh, who runs the place, comes to the tables and sometimes sends over coconut chips, and after the meal you can ask for a ticket and spin the prize wheel. Nearly 2,500 Google reviews average 4.9 stars.
Planning checklist for Tết 2027
- Book flights, trains and rooms by early December 2026.
- Confirm your motorbike or taxi plan for 5 to 7 February.
- Save two or three open restaurant options for Tết Day.
- Carry small notes for lucky money envelopes and markets.
- Keep the first week of February flexible, and build in a beach morning.
For the rest of your days, our 3 day itinerary works well outside the holiday itself, and the menu shows what is cooking at Oh la la! when things return to normal.
