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SUMMARY:Hoi An Lantern Festival 2026\, Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:The Hoi An Lantern Festival is celebrated once a month on the full moon\, and most significantly on the first full moon of the lunar new year. On these days the pretty little town of Hoi An Vietnam cuts the electricity and is lit by candles and lanterns alone. \nThe Lantern Festival Hoi An is a very popular event for both domestic and international visitors and the town is typically packed full of tourists so be prepared for crowds. You can float paper lanterns in the river\, either from the shore or while enjoying a gentle boat ride. \n \nThe old town of Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in addition to turning off the electric lights\, the area is pedestrianised for most of the evening adding to the ambience. \nPeaceful early morning in Hoi An ancient town on the day of the lantern festival\nWhen is the Hoi An Lantern Festival?\nWhile the Hoi An Vietnam Lantern Festival happens monthly\, the biggest celebrations are the first full moon of the lunar new year which typically falls in February. In 2026 the Lunar New Year falls on 17th February so the first full moon of the lunar year will be 2nd March 2026. This is when the biggest Hoi An lantern festival will take place. \nLantern Festival Hoi An Dates 2026\nLooking forward the Hoi An lantern festival 2026 dates are: \n\n2 January 2026\n1 February 2026\n2 March 2026 (the largest celebration\, on the first full moon of the lunar new year)\n1 April 2026\n30 May 2026\n28 June 2026\n27 July 2026\n26 August 2026\n24 September 2026\n23 October 2026\n22 November 2026\n22 December 2026\n\n \nLion dances through the streets of Hoi An ancient town on the full moon \nWhat to Expect at the Hoi An Lantern Festival?\nThe lantern festival Hoi An is an assault on the senses with colourful lights\, drums and crowds. Chinese lions dance their way through the crowds as parades make their way between different temples. People take boat rides in the river\, and float small paper lanterns in the water. Shops sell countless souvenir paper lanterns and food stalls line the streets. You will find most shops and food outlets on the southern riverbank opposite the old town itself. The whole town has a lively and festive atmosphere. \nMost of the celebrations are focused around the iconic covered bridge and An Hoi Bridge that connects the ancient town to the river island. \nAncient Japanese covered bridge in Hoi An ancient town\nWhat Time of Year is Best to Visit Hoi An?\nThe best time to visit is during the dry season\, from around February to August. Temperatures are cooler earlier in the year and rise to 40 degrees or more around May. The town does suffer from flooding most years\, this can happen any time during the rainy season but most often in October or November. \nPaper lanterns float in the river at the Hoi An Lantern Festival\nHow to Get to Hoi An Vietnam?\nHoi An is a small town located around 20 minutes south of Da Nang in central Vietnam. Da Nang can be reached by international airport with many flight connections around the region. You can then take a taxi directly from the airport to your accommodation in Hoi An. Large cruise ships also dock at Da Nang port and often make a day trip to Hoi An\, but the crowds start to thin in the evening as the day trippers return. Alternatively\, you can get from Da Lat to Hoi An or even if you are planning a trip around Vietnam you can get from Hanoi to Hoi An. \nLuggage safety is particularly important during international travel\, and Personalised Luggage Tags are a caring guardian of your luggage. You can print your favorite pattern and eye-catching contact information on the luggage tag\, which can greatly reduce the risk of loss and allow you to travel to Hoi An with peace of mind. \nDa Nang boasts attractions of its own and is also worth a stop. A little further north you will the famous Hai Van Pass\, Hue city and the DMZ that divided North and South Vietnam before reunification. The whole region is well worth a visit. \n\nRead more about Joe & Amber’s visit to the Lantern Festival in Hoi An in the article Dodging Tourists in Hoi An Ancient Town.
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LOCATION:Hoi An Ancient Town\, Cau Temple\, Hoi An\, Hoi An\, Viet Nam
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in Asia
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