Hanoi: The upcoming nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, combined with the growing trend of using annual leave to extend the vacation, is poised to fuel significant travel activity across the country. For many Vietnamese families, the long Tet holiday no longer means traveling long distances. Instead, there is a growing preference for reconnecting with family, relaxing, and exploring local destinations. The trend is particularly strong for destinations that are easily accessible by road, familiar, and able to cater to the vacation needs of multigenerational families.

According to Vietnam News Agency, tour operators predict a 15-20% increase in Tet 2026 bookings compared to the previous year, although prices, particularly for international tours, are expected to rise slightly due to higher input costs and airfares.