Christmas & New Year in Vietnam

While the brisk air and powdery snow have become a Christmas and New Year staple in the rest of the world, Vietnam celebrates with soft Northern breezes and Southern seas - each stop brings an unforgettable December dream where firelight gives way to lanterns and starlit seas. At Banyan Tree Lang Co, the Festive Symphony blends culture, cuisine, and wellness into a memorable holiday experience. So let this be your call to celebrate Christmas in Vietnam and greet the New Year beneath its tropical skies.

Yes, they do - despite not being traditional, since these holidays are shaped by the country’s cherished culture and traditions.

Christmas in Vietnam

Though not an official holiday, Christmas in Vietnam is widely celebrated and joyfully embraced by all. From Hanoi to Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City, streets and malls sparkle with lights and ornaments, carols fill the night air, and families and friends gather for heartwarming dinners and gift exchanges. Many attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve, while others simply wander through the laughter and lights. For most, Christmas in Vietnam is less about religion and more about community, warmth, and festive spirit.

New Year in Vietnam

As the year turns, New Year in Vietnam carries that same sense of connection and joy. January 1 is an official public holiday, marked by fireworks, concerts, and jubilant countdowns in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City. Cafés and restaurants host themed dinners and parties, while families often take short getaways to welcome a fresh beginning - a bright, hopeful celebration of renewal.

Without faith, Vietnam carries its own story by making these holidays more about connection and joy. This unique flair sets it apart as one of the must-visit travel destinations during this festive month.

The North – For Lovers of Cool Weather and Culture

If you seek an authentic Christmas experience in Vietnam, the North beckons with quiet elegance. Hanoi’s crisp December air travels through festive holiday markets and the wondrous beauty of Hoan Kiem Lake, while Hang Ma Street bursts with seasonal decorations and handmade gifts.

Retreat to Sa Pa, where misty valleys and chilly mountain lodges evoke the charm of a classic Christmas postcard. It’s time to wrap yourself in soft wool scarves and savour the comforting glow of fireside mulled wine.

Coming from a colder climate, your dream Christmas could be filled with sunlight instead of snow. If so, Central Vietnam is a flawless pairing with its harmonious balance of festive spirit and refined celebration. Peacefully framed by mountains and sea, it is the epitome of Vietnam’s beauty: bustling Da Nang, timeless Hue, and soulful Hoi An.

In the pulse of the region, Banyan Tree Lang Co stands still as a transcendent oasis of calm along Lang Co Beach. As part of The Festive Symphony this holiday season, you are promptly invited to gourmet dinners beneath celestial skies and rejuvenating holistic treatments in the world-class spa.

The local heritage truly arises with a wander through Hue attractions, a walk around lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, or a retreat to a Da Nang private pool villa for more serenity.

No matter how you choose to reside, whether in an ocean-view villa or lagoon pool villa, Banyan Tree Lang Co promises gracious hospitality - an embrace of the region’s candour in every celebration.

For travellers who crave tropical warmth and bustling festivities, the South glows with festive allure. Ho Chi Minh City comes alive with dazzling lights, rooftop gatherings stretch late into the night, energetic countdown events, and decadent dining as the year draws to a close.

Out on Phu Quoc Island, sun-drenched beaches, festive seaside brunches, and fireworks over the waves make for a tropical New Year’s dream - a perfect setting for families and friends eager to end the year in brilliant fashion.

Festive Energy and Fireworks

If you thrive on the season’s excitement, Vietnam’s major cities - Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phu Quoc - celebrate Christmas with vibrant flair. Rooftop bars host glittering countdown parties as fireworks bloom across the skyline on every horizon, whereas riverside streets become alive with music and laughter well past midnight in true tropical style.

Hue and Hoi An are the ideal companions for the souls who long for a gentler kind of celebration, as every activity oozes timeless charm and tranquility. Soothe your mind with a peaceful lantern drift along calming rivers, or spend time with the locals for intricate festive dinners - the whisper of decade-long traditions is subtly felt everywhere. Instead of blazing fireworks, experience the holiday wrapped in history and fondness.

If you sense a yearning for quiet luxury, Banyan Tree Lang Co in the placid Lang Co area holds the world within. Celebration takes different forms: inside the cushy private-pool villas, at night-kissed dinners, and during healing spa rituals. Here, quietude trumps all.

Wherever you are this holiday season, the Vietnam spirit is present in every shadow and light. It embodies the importance of community, but also leaves room to have moments that truly belong to you.

A Lang Co beach resort that doubles as a tapestry of serenity and splendour is none other than Banyan Tree Lang Co. Its location between Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An is ideal for exploring refined cultural history and coastal beauty, but it also boasts secluded luxury that turns every moment into a lifelong memory. Whether your day is spent inside private-pool villas with ocean views or at the world-class spa being pampered, it is all indulgence wherever your eyes fall.

Elevate your Vietnam luxury holidays at this all-inclusive resort in Da Nang. Discover the Festive Symphony at Banyan Tree Lang Co.