{"id":14799,"date":"2026-03-26T14:39:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/?p=14799"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T05:43:16","slug":"lantern-festival-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/lantern-festival-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Lantern Festival Vietnam 2026: Dates, Locations &#038; Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The lantern festival happens every month on the 14th day of the lunar calendar and not just once a year.<\/li>\n<li>The festival is free to attend, but you need to buy an entry ticket for Hoi An Ancient Town.<\/li>\n<li>Top experiences during the lantern festival in Hoi An include floating lanterns on the river, boat rides, Bai Choi performances, and street food.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the town before 4 pm for less-crowded streets and photo opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lantern festivals are celebrated in different parts of Vietnam, but Hoi An is a well-known town for the festival.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cities like Hue and Hanoi also light up during some festivals, but the lantern festival in Hoi An has become the most well-known and a cultural highlight of the town. This guide details when to visit and the best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-hoi-an\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experiences in Hoi An<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the lantern festival.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Lantern Festival of Vietnam?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lantern festival dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries, when Japanese and Chinese traders brought lanterns to Hoi An as part of trade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foreigners hung the lanterns in front of their homes for good luck and prosperity. Later, the locals adopted the lantern custom, and it became the town\u2019s symbol. In 1998, the local government made it a monthly event to preserve the town&#8217;s unique identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14802\" style=\"width: 443px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lantern-festival-of-vietnam.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14802\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lantern-festival-of-vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"Lantern Festival of Vietnam\" width=\"453\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lantern-festival-of-vietnam.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lantern-festival-of-vietnam-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQzGHfpklNv\/?img_index=4\">Lantern Festival of Vietnam<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Does the Lantern Festival in Hoi An Look Like?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the bustling <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/best-hanoi-night-markets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">night markets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or streets filled with pubs, this full moon night in Hoi An offers you a less chaotic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/vietnam-nightlife\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nightlife experience in Vietnam.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not the sky lanterns, which you usually see in Thai and Chinese festivals. In Hoi An, locals and tourists use paper and silk lanterns, which are floated on the Hoai River. Also, these lanterns light up the roads of the entire Ancient Town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During these festive nights, locals switch off the electric lights in Hoi An&#8217;s Ancient Town. Then, the entire area, the streets, bridges, and the river get illuminated by the silk lanterns which hang on every building and the trees across the town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When is the Vietnam Lantern Festival?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This floating lantern festival in Vietnam is not just a once-in-a-year festival. The lantern festival is held every month on the 14th day of the lunar calendar, during the full moon in Hoi An town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em>Note: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The date changes on the lunar calendar each year. Always confirm with your travel organisers or local people.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><em>Weather Tip:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid visiting Hoi An during October, November, or December, as it is the rainy season.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Month<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Festival Dates (2026)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd (Friday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st (Sunday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd (Monday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st (Wednesday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30th (Saturday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28th (Sunday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27th (Monday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26th (Wednesday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24th (Thursday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23rd (Friday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22nd (Sunday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22nd (Tuesday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activities in Hoi An Lantern Festival<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The festival starts around 5 pm, with a set of activities planned throughout the evening. This section clearly explains what your evening in Hoi An looks like.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>4:00 pm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Arrive and buy your ticket to Ancient Town. You can walk around the town during the daylight and take pictures near the colourful buildings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, and this is the time you can choose where to stand when the lanterns are lit. Buy a floating lantern from the shop on the street.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Note: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ticket covers heritage sites such as old houses, museums, and assembly halls, which close at 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm. If you want to visit those, come early.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>7:30 pm: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The electric lights of the town are shut down, and the lanterns are lit. The streets, bridges, and buildings glow with silk lanterns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a beautiful setting that most people come to photograph and enjoy the festive time when the river is filled with floating paper lanterns. Then you have Bai Choi performances begin near An Hoi Bridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>8:30 pm: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/vietnamese-street-food\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnamese food,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Cao Lau, White Rose Dumplings, and grilled food from the vendors on the street.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>9:00 to 10:00 pm: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a boat ride on the Hoai River, as they are fully lit with floating lanterns. Around 10 pm, they switch on the street and building lights, and most people leave after 9:30 pm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Attending the Lantern Festival in Vietnam<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Activity<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Approximate Cost in INR<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ancient Town entry ticket<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">480<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floating paper lantern<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boat ride\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in Bai Choi\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lantern-making workshop<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">700<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Street food\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Spots to Watch and Photograph the Lanterns<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bach Dang Street (Riverside):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The best place for watching floating lanterns on the water and taking pictures of the town reflected in the Hoai River.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>An Hoi Bridge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The central bridge between the Ancient Town and An Hoi Island.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Japanese Covered Bridge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The most popular landmark in Hoi An. Visit before 6 pm before it gets crowded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nguyen Thai Hoc Street:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The less crowded spot where lanterns are lit along the whole alley.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you are on a boat ride, it is one of the most unique places and times to look around the lit lanterns and the town reflections on the water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips to Know Before Attending the Lantern Festival<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive before 5 pm, as the town gets crowded and finding a spot near the river is not easy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring cash (VND), as most vendors and boat operators do not accept cards or UPI.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ancient Town streets are uneven and not smooth. Heels can be difficult, so wear comfortable shoes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t bring large bags, as they&#8217;re not easy to carry in crowds and narrow streets.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/where-to-stay-in-da-nang\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stay in Da Nang<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and travel for 45 minutes to Hoi An for the festival, or book a stay here.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some festivals occur only once a year, the Hoi An Lantern Festival is held monthly, making it easy to plan your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/vietnam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam trip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to travel to Vietnam for the festival, plan your itinerary with more interesting activities. So, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact Dimaak Tours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to customise your vacation to your liking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs on Vietnam\u2019s Lantern Festival\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #3366ff;\">1. Is there a ticket to attend the lantern festival?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need a ticket, as the festival is free to attend. However, you need to get a ticket for Hoi An Ancient Town at any time of the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #3366ff;\">2. What does the Hoi An Ancient Town ticket give access to, and how much does it cost?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ticket costs approximately 480 INR per person. It offers free admission to five famous landmarks in the town, including temples, museums, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and the assembly halls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #3366ff;\">3. When is the Lantern Festival held in Hoi An?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lantern festival happens every month on the 14th day of the lunar calendar, the evening of the full moon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, even on other days, there are lanterns lit by the shops and by the bridges. Only on the full moon day is it celebrated grandly, and the town minimises the artificial light for 2 &#8211; 3 hours at night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #3366ff;\">4. What is Bai Choi?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bai Choi is a UNESCO-listed Vietnamese card game, accompanied by music and live singing. You can watch the performance for free or participate in it for a fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways: The lantern festival happens every month on the 14th day of the lunar calendar and not just once a year. The festival is free to attend, but you need to buy an entry ticket for Hoi An Ancient Town. 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