Tet 2027 Holiday Dates: 7 Days from 4 Feb, Plan Your Car

The Tết 2027 break runs for 7 days, from Thursday 4 February to Wednesday 10 February 2027. It starts on the 28th of the last lunar month and ends on the 5th day of the new year. This lunar month has only 29 days, so New Year's Eve falls on the night of 5 February. The schedule covers the public sector; private employers pick one of several approved options. Here is how to book your car around it.

Key dates

• Thu 4 Feb (28th): first day off; outbound roads busy from early morning.
• Fri 5 Feb (29th): year-end meals; New Year's Eve that night.
• Sat 6 Feb: first day of Tết.
• Wed 10 Feb (5th day): last day off; heavy return traffic in the afternoon.

Private-sector workers may start or finish a few days apart, so confirm your employer's schedule before booking.

Book by leg

The trip home before Tết and the drive back afterwards are often two separate jobs. If you keep the car for the whole break, one long-hire contract is simpler. If you only need drop-off and pick-up, give both dates when booking so the return leg is held.

Shift your timing

The afternoon of 3 Feb and the morning of 4 Feb are the most congested at city exits. Leaving the night of 3 Feb or before dawn is usually smoother. The 5th-day afternoon and the morning of 11 Feb are the return peaks.

When to book

7- and 16-seaters for 3–5 Feb tend to go early. Confirming by December gets you the right vehicle type; Tết bookings take a deposit of about 10%.

Day-by-day, 3 to 11 February 2027

Planning by direction

Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta

The HCMC – Trung Lương expressway and its extensions towards Cần Thơ usually fill on the morning of 4 February. Families heading to Cần Thơ, Vĩnh Long or Cà Mau should leave before dawn or split the trip with a lunch break.

Ho Chi Minh City to the centre and Highlands

Split long drives over two days, especially with grandparents and young children. The completed eastern North–South expressway shortens the run, but Tết service areas can run out of parking; stop earlier when you see space.

Hanoi to the provinces

Southern exits such as Pháp Vân and Giải Phóng, and the Bắc Ninh and Hải Phòng directions, are busy on the afternoon of 3 February and morning of 4 February. Families bound for Nam Định, Ninh Bình or Thanh Hóa can leave on the evening of the 3rd.

Combining flights, trains and cars

Fly home with an airport pick-up

1. Check which airport your ticket shows: from December 2026 some southern flights use Long Thành.
2. Send the flight number when booking; the driver tracks the landing and waits through delays with no airport waiting fee.
3. Book the post-Tết airport run at the same time; cars for 9–11 February go early.

Sleeper train with a station pick-up

For hometowns on the North–South line such as Nha Trang, Quy Nhơn (Diêu Trì station), Đà Nẵng, Huế or Vinh, travel overnight in a sleeper berth and book a car from the station. Send the train code and carriage so the driver waits at the exit. Tết train tickets go on sale early, so secure them first, then book the car.

Vehicle by luggage

Tết activities to build into the car plan

• Flower streets and markets: in Ho Chi Minh City, the Nguyễn Huệ flower street for Tết 2026 ran from the 28th of the last lunar month to the 6th day, closed to all vehicles. 2027 dates come closer to Tết; the car drops you on a nearby street.
• New Year pagoda visits: on New Year's Eve and the morning of the 1st, big pagodas are crowded with little parking; set an exact pick-up time.
• Family visits: a car with driver by the day, waiting at each house.
• Short spring outings: the 2nd to 4th days are popular for the beach or nearby hills; book before Tết.

Contracts, deposits and changes

• Tết bookings need a deposit of about 10%; the balance follows the contract.
• Every quote gets 10% off; chauffeur prices include fuel and tolls.
• Need an 8% VAT invoice? Say so when booking.
• If your company changes its holiday or a flight or train is retimed, tell us at once; close to Tết, moving onto peak days is hard.
• Cars are 2022–2025 models, with VinFast EVs for short trips and child seats on request.

Month-by-month to-do list

Driving yourself home for Tết

Self-drive gives the family control over timing, but the seven-day holiday is also the busiest stretch of the year on the roads. A few habits make it safer.

Before you leave

Collect the car a day early to get used to it, and check tyres, lights, coolant and the electronic toll tag. Fill a petrol car in the city, as stations near expressways queue; charge an EV fully overnight and mark charging stops on the route.

On the road

Rest at least every two hours or so; with two drivers, swap at each service area. Leave a bigger gap than usual, as dense traffic brakes suddenly. Do not drink before driving, not even one glass at the year-end meal; the rules allow no alcohol for car drivers.

In the village

Lanes are narrow and busy with children and motorbikes over Tết. Park tidily without blocking gates; when visiting several houses, leave the car in one place and walk.

Tết weather by region

Tết 2027 falls in early February, and the weather differs by region, affecting start times and what to pack.

• North: usually cold, with drizzle and early fog in the hills; mountain passes can be slippery. Keep warm layers in the cabin.
• Centre: provinces north of the Hải Vân pass may still be rainy, the south drier; check the forecast before crossing passes.
• Central Highlands: dry, cool mornings and evenings, sunny middays.
• South: dry season with hot middays; leave early, carry water and shade young children.

With a chauffeured car, the driver adjusts timing to the weather and traffic; just tell us when you want to arrive.

Booking milestones week by week

• 6–8 weeks before Tết: fix dates and group size and send the form to hold a 7- or 16-seater, which go first.
• 3–4 weeks before: pay the roughly 10% deposit and confirm pickup and child seats.
• Final week: resend addresses and flight or train numbers; save the driver's number.
• After Tết: confirm the return time, avoiding the afternoon of the 6th.

Choosing a vehicle

Family trips home: a 7-seater; larger families or lots of gifts: a 16-seater. Flying for Tết? See Long Thành or Tân Sơn Nhất pickups.

Travelling with young children? Ask in advance and we will fit child seats. Year-end prices run higher; Tết bookings take a deposit of about 10%.

FAQ

Is there a 30th day this year?

No. The last lunar month has 29 days, so New Year's Eve is the 29th (5 Feb 2027).

How long do private-sector staff get?

It depends on the option the employer chooses; check with HR before booking.

Which day is quietest for leaving?

Before dawn on 4 February or the evening of the 3rd; avoid the afternoon of the 3rd and morning of the 4th.

Which return day should I avoid?

The afternoon of the 5th day (10 February); return on the 4th or the morning of the 5th.

Can I hire a car only for New Year's Day visits?

Yes, by the day with a driver who waits at each house.

Does this holiday apply to private companies?

The 4–10 February schedule is for public agencies; companies choose their own, so check before booking.

How far ahead should I book?

From December 2026 for 3–5 and 9–11 February, especially 7- and 16-seaters.