Lunar New Year Binh Ngo (17/02/2026) in Da Nang takes place right after Valentine’s Day (16/02/2026), creating an interesting long holiday for couples who want to combine dating and spring travel. This is also the time when the city enters peak season, as Tet 2026 flight tickets and hotel rooms often sell out very quickly, so early preparation helps make the trip smoother and more enjoyable. This article helps you understand the schedule, Tet activities in Da Nang, and suitable experiences for couples, families, and international visitors who want to explore the Vietnamese New Year in Da Nang.
Lunar New Year 2026 brings a bright and festive atmosphere to Da Nang, spreading across central streets such as Bach Dang, Tran Phu, and the Administrative Center area with Tet flowers, decorative lights, and spring displays. This is when the city feels more lively, with people going out for spring walks, sightseeing, taking photos, and enjoying traditional Tet activities.
The city plans to set off New Year’s Eve fireworks at 0:00 on 17/02/2026 at five locations: Hoa Cuong, Hoa Khanh, Hoa Vang, Hoi An, and Tam Ky. These locations are spread out, giving visitors many options to watch the New Year moment.
During this time, the number of flights to Da Nang increases significantly, leading to high demand for early flight and hotel bookings. Those planning to travel to Da Nang for Tet 2026, especially couples combining Valentine’s Day and an early-year holiday, should prepare in advance to avoid stress during the peak season.

During Lunar New Year Binh Ngo 2026, Da Nang prepares a series of cultural and art programs lasting many days.
On the evening of February 16, the area at East Park of Dragon Bridge becomes lively with a New Year countdown event, ending with fireworks at midnight across several locations in the city.
On the first day of Tet (17/02/2026), Da Nang International Airport and Chu Lai Airport organize welcome ceremonies for the first visitors of the year, with cultural performances and New Year wishes that create a warm connection between travelers and Vietnamese Tet culture.
From the first day of Tet until the end of April 2026, Hoi An Memories Island hosts the Light and Heritage Festival, featuring light shows, art spaces, and carefully designed night scenery. This activity suits young travelers, photo lovers, or those staying longer who want to explore more cultural experiences around Da Nang during Tet.
From January 22 to January 27, 2026, the Spring Fair at the Da Nang Exhibition and Convention Center creates a lively pre-Tet atmosphere with stalls selling Tet decorations, local specialties, and regional products. The fair is a popular place for both locals and visitors to shop for Lunar New Year essentials while enjoying the festive energy of the season.
At the same time, Binh Ngo Flower Street along Bach Dang Street and the Han River area draws large crowds with colorful floral displays and horse-themed decorations celebrating the Year of the Horse. These streets become ideal spots for evening strolls, photography, and soaking in the joyful spirit of Tet. Nearby areas around Dragon Bridge and Han River Bridge are especially busy, as people gather to walk around, take photos, and feel the spring mood spreading throughout the city.

Da Nang Museum offers a more traditional and nostalgic Tet atmosphere. The market features handicraft stalls, local food vendors, and cultural activities that reflect how Tet was celebrated in the past. Visitors can browse handmade products, enjoy traditional dishes, and join activities that bring back memories of old Tet celebrations. With its focus on heritage and community, this market is a meaningful stop for those who wish to explore the cultural roots of the Lunar New Year in Da Nang.
This event features a variety of traditional folk games and community-based activities that vividly recreate the simple and heartfelt Tet lifestyle of Central Vietnam. The space is designed to reflect everyday scenes from traditional villages, where neighbors gather to celebrate the Lunar New Year through shared customs and joyful interaction.

Set in the heart of the city, the Traditional Tet Space presents a picture of old Tet through house layouts, flower colors, and Vietnamese family customs.
1. Tuong (Classical Vietnamese Opera)
2. Bai Choi Folk Drama and Singing
3. Combined Traditional Arts Program: A curated performance featuring multiple traditional art forms
Visitors can take part in familiar folk games, watch local residents demonstrate traditional practices, and enjoy activities that highlight the values of togetherness and simplicity. These community activities offer a warm and nostalgic look at how Tet was traditionally celebrated in Central Vietnam, focusing on human connection rather than grandeur.
This festival is highlighted by hands-on cake-wrapping activities, displays of traditional ingredients, and the retelling of familiar stories shared around the kitchen fire during the spring season. Visitors also have the opportunity to sample classic Vietnamese Tet delicacies such as banh chung, banh tet, and banh day, offering an authentic taste of traditional Lunar New Year flavors.

Visiting Famous Pagodas For Good Luck During Tet
The beginning of the year is often linked with visiting pagodas and praying for peace, following Vietnamese traditions. In Da Nang, many spiritual sites offer quiet scenery, suitable for both local visitors and international travelers who want to learn about early-year beliefs. Notable places include:
Linh Ung Pagoda Son Tra, located on the Son Tra Peninsula, with open views of the sea and mountains. Visitors who enjoy peace or want to combine spiritual visits with nature often choose this place at the start of the year.
Linh Ung Pagoda at Marble Mountains is set among limestone hills, offering a more solemn atmosphere, suitable for those who want to explore deeper cultural values and symbolic landscapes of Da Nang.
Tam Thai Pagoda on Thuy Son Mountain features old stone steps and a calm, traditional temple style. Couples and families often choose this site to offer incense and walk around the Marble Mountains scenic area.
| No. | Festival / Event | Expected Time | Location |
| 1 | Da Nang City Spring Fair 2026 | 22–27/01/2026 | Da Nang Exhibition and Convention Center (09 Cach Mang Thang 8) |
| 2 | 10th Cam Ha Kumquat Tree Festival, Hoi An Tay – 2026 | 28–29/01/2026 | Trang Keo Lake Area, Hoi An Tay Ward |
| 3 | An Hai Folk Tet Festival | 30/01–08/02/2026 | East Park of Dragon Bridge |
| 4 | Exhibition “Horses and Flowers in the Works of Le Ba Dang” | 31/01–28/02/2026 | Da Nang Museum of Fine Arts (78 Le Duan, Hai Chau) |
| 5 | Local Market – Joyful Tet in the Countryside | 01/02/2026 | Nguyen Phan Vinh Street, Hoi An Tay Ward |
| 6 | Spring Flower Festival – Flower Market – Binh Ngo Flower Street 2026 | 01–16/02/2026 | Wards and communes across the city |
| 7 | First Dong Giang Co Tu Cultural Spring Festival | 05–07/02/2026 | Prao Park, Dong Giang Commune |
| 8 | “Vietnamese Tet 2026” Festival | 06–08/02/2026 | Phong Bac Park |
| 9 | Traditional Tet Space | 06–26/02/2026 | 155 Phan Chau Trinh, Hai Chau |
| 10 | Tet Market – “Welcoming the Spring Horse” | 07–08/02/2026 | Da Nang Museum (42 Bach Dang) |
| 11 | Spring Colors of Hoa Vang Program 2026 | 09–10/02/2026 | Hoa Vang Administrative Center |
| 12 | Lunar New Year Binh Ngo 2026 Festival and “Old Tet in Hoi An” Market | 09–26/02/2026 | Hoi An wards |
| 13 | Tet Cake Festival | 13/02/2026 | Hoi An Dong Ward |
| 14 | Recreation of the Tet Bamboo Pole Ceremony | 14–23/02/2026 | Hoi An wards |
| 15 | New Year’s Eve Fireworks Program | 00:00 – 17/02/2026 | 6 locations in Da Nang and Hoi An |
| 16 | Welcoming First Visitors Arriving by Air | 17/02/2026 | Da Nang and Chu Lai Airports |
| 17 | Light and Heritage Festival | 17/02–30/04/2026 | Hoi An Memories Island |
| 18 | Traditional Craft Village Exhibition Space | 17–27/02/2026 | An Hoi Sculpture Garden |
| 19 | God of Wealth Festival 2026 | 18/02–04/03/2026 | Than Tai Mountain |
| 20 | Tra Que Village Crop Blessing Ceremony | 23/02/2026 | Tra Que Vegetable Village |
| 21 | Spring Press Festival Binh Ngo 2026 | 23/02–06/03/2026 | Hoi An Library |
| 22 | Tuy Loan Village Communal House Festival | 25–26/02/2026 | Tuy Loan Communal House |
| 23 | Huong Tra Village Communal House Festival | 26–27/02/2026 | Huong Tra – Ca Ban Ecological Village |
| 24 | Ba Cho Duoc Festival | 26–27/02/2026 | Thang An Commune |
| 25 | Lantern Festival (Nguyen Tieu) Binh Ngo 2026 | 26/02–04/03/2026 | Hoi An wards |
| 26 | Ba Chiem Son Festival | 27–28/02/2026 | Duy Xuyen Commune |
| 27 | Ancestor Worship Ceremony and Kim Bong Carpentry Village Festival | 27–28/02/2026 | Kim Bong Carpentry Village |
| 28 | “Colors of Tra Van” Festival | 27/02–01/03/2026 | Tra Van Commune |
| 29 | Early Year Boat Racing | 28/02/2026 | De Vong River |
| 30 | Tulip Flower Festival | February–March 2026 | Sun World Ba Na Hills |
| 31 | Water Source Worship Festival | February 2026 | Nam Tra My |
| 32 | Ngoc Linh Ginseng Market | 01–03/03/2026 | Nam Tra My |
| 33 | Lantern Festival (Nguyen Tieu) | 03/03/2026 | Van Thanh – Confucius Temple |
| 34 | Cau Ngu (Whale Worship) Festival | 04–06/03/2026 | Ha Khe Beach Park |
| 35 | Forest Gratitude New Year Ceremony | 06–07/03/2026 | Po Mu Village – Hung Son |
| 36 | Hoi An Sticky Corn Festival 2026 | 07–08/03/2026 | Hoi An wards |
| No. | Art Program | Time | Location |
| 1 | Celebrating the Party – Welcoming Spring 2026 | 30/01/2026 | East Park of Dragon Bridge |
| 2 | Art Program “Celebrating the Party – Welcoming Spring” | 03/02/2026 | Wards and communes |
| 3 | 96th Anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam | 03/02/2026 | Bach Dang Walking Street |
| 4 | Tuong, Hat Boi, and Bai Choi Performances | 06–26/02/2026 | Various central locations |
| 5 | Art Program Welcoming Lunar New Year Binh Ngo | 16/02/2026 | East Park of Dragon Bridge |
| 6 | New Year’s Eve Art Program | 16–17/02/2026 | Districts and rural areas |
| 7 | Bai Choi Singing Contest | 14/02/2026 | Hoi An Dong |
| 8 | Bai Choi Singing and Folk Games | 13–24/02/2026 | East Bank of the Han River |
| 9 | Spring Trip to the Ancient Towers | 15 & 18/02/2026 | My Son Sanctuary |
| 10 | Bai Choi Singing | 16–19/02/2026 | Folk Space at East Park of Dragon Bridge |
| 11 | Bai Choi Folk Games | 16–19/02/2026 | An Hoi Roundabout |
| 12 | Community Cultural and Sports Activities | 17–26/02/2026 | My Cang Residential Area |
| 13 | Hat Boi Traditional Opera Performance | 20–21/02/2026 | Hoi An Communal House |
| 14 | Traditional Music Exchange | 20–21/02/2026 | Kazik Park |
| 15 | Blindfolded Pot-Smashing Folk Game | From 20/02/2026 | Chau Thuong Van Street |
| 16 | Street Music “Spring Dance” | 24/02/2026 | An Khe Ward |
| 17 | Street Music 2026 | 28/02/2026 | Bach Dang Walking Street |
| 18 | Nguyen Tieu Poetry Night | February 2026 | Bach Dang Walking Street |
| 19 | Nguyen Tieu Poetry Night – Spring Binh Ngo | 04/03/2026 | An Khe Ward |
| 20 | Street Music (Weekends) | Every Friday–Sunday | Dragon Bridge Area |
| 21 | Music and Life – Sing With Me | Once per month | Bach Dang Walking Street |
Reference source: Compiled from DanangFantasticity – Welcoming Lunar New Year Binh Ngo 2026 in Da Nang: Events and Festivals.
Lunar New Year is closely linked with gift giving, as a way to send New Year wishes and show appreciation to family members and partners. However, many traditional gifts are hard to carry when traveling, easy to damage, or not well presented.
Understanding this, the Novotel Danang Premier Han River Tet Gift Box is designed in a simple yet elegant style, making it suitable for long-distance travel. Each item inside has a clear origin, neat packaging, and still keeps the spirit of Vietnamese Tet through red tones, spring patterns, and familiar flavors.
This is a suitable choice for couples, families, or international visitors who want to bring a touch of Tet spirit home after their holiday.
Lunar New Year 2026 falls during the peak travel season, with a sharp increase in visitors to Da Nang, making accommodation in the city center more active than ever. In this context, Novotel Danang Premier Han River offers convenience for spring travel, allowing easy access to Han River activities, event schedules, and the Tet atmosphere right in the heart of the city.
The area around the Han River is a main hub for Tet activities, ideal for couples who prefer a compact schedule focused on relaxation, sightseeing, or cultural experiences. Novotel’s carefully designed Tet gift sets also add a thoughtful option for gifts to family or to bring home after the holiday.
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