# Vietnam transport and holiday schedule preparations for 2027 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-transport-preparations-for-2027-lunar-new-year > Updated: 2026-09-11T12:05:12.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 6. Transportation providers in Vietnam have progressed with preparations for the 2027 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday travel period. Vietnam Airlines Group, including Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and Vasco, has launched its first round of ticket sales for the peak period from January 22 to February 20, 2027, offering approximately 3.7 million seats, an 11% increase over 2026. Vietjet has also launched early sales for 3.1 million tickets, representing a 6% increase in capacity. Vietnam Railways (VNR) has officially transitioned to the sale of approximately 300,000 tickets for the service period spanning January 23 to February 25, 2027. To meet demand, the railway sector will deploy 57 trains with over 800 carriages, including regular Thong Nhat services and additional trains connecting provinces such as Da Nang, Vinh, Nha Trang, and Phan Thiet. To encourage rail travel, the Vietnam Railway Transport Joint Stock Company has introduced various discount programs, including up to 40% off select sleeper berths and round-trip incentives. Regarding the official holiday schedule, the Ministry of Home Affairs has submitted a proposal to the Government for a continuous 7-day break for civil servants and public employees, running from Thursday, February 4, to Wednesday, February 10, 2027. This includes the statutory 5-day period plus two compensatory days due to the holiday coinciding with weekends. The Ministry stated this arrangement aims to allow workers traveling from distant provinces more time to prepare for and celebrate the holiday. For the business sector, employers may choose between two flexible options for distributing days off at the end of the year and the beginning of the new year. ## Claims - Vietnam Railways has announced the ticket sales plan for the 2027 Lunar New Year (Tet Dinh Mui). (corroborated by 3 sources) - Registration for collective ticket purchases for organizations and businesses must be submitted before 2:00 PM on August 28, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Collective ticket sales will take place from 10:00 AM on August 30 to the end of September 4, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - General ticket sales for individual passengers will begin at 8:00 AM on September 5, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - To prevent speculation, customers are limited to a maximum of 10 tickets per one-way trip per transaction. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Tickets can be purchased online via the VNR website, mobile apps, or directly at stations and official agents. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Vietnam Ministry of Home Affairs proposes 7-day 2027 Lunar New Year holiday Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a 7-day continuous Lunar New Year holiday for 2027, running from February 4 to February 10, to accommodate workers traveling from distant provinces. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ministry-of-home-affairs-proposes-7-day-2027-lunar-new-year-holiday ### 2026-09-09: Vietnam Ministry of Home Affairs proposes 2027 Tet holiday schedules Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed two holiday options for the 2027 Lunar New Year: a 7-day break starting February 4 or a 10-day break starting February 5. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ministry-of-home-affairs-proposes-2027-tet-holiday-schedules ### 2026-09-06: Vietnam Railway announces up to 40% discount on sleeper tickets Vietnam's railway transport company is offering discounts of up to 40% on sleeper berths and 15% on soft seats for select Central Vietnam routes, alongside round-trip incentives through late 2026. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-railways-announces-major-ticket-discounts-for-central-routes ### 2026-09-05: Vietnam Railways opens sale of 300,000 Lunar New Year 2027 tickets Vietnam's railway industry has opened sales for 300,000 Lunar New Year 2027 tickets, offering various discounts for early bookings, students, and round-trip travelers. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-railways-begins-sale-of-300000-lunar-new-year-train-tickets ### 2026-08-26: Vietnam Railways launches 2027 Lunar New Year ticket sales Vietnam Railways and Vietjet have launched early ticket sales for the 2027 Lunar New Year, with train tickets for individuals opening on September 5 following a priority period for groups. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-pork-prices-rise-across-northern-provinces ### 2026-08-20: Vietnam Airlines Group launches 2027 Lunar New Year ticket sales Vietnam Airlines Group has released nearly 3.7 million seats for the 2027 Lunar New Year holiday, marking an 11% increase in capacity compared to the previous year. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-airlines-group-launches-2027-lunar-new-year-ticket-sales --- Cite as: Vietnam transport and holiday schedule preparations for 2027. 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