What to Expect
May signals the start of summer. The North and Central regions get hotter, while the South begins its rainy season with short afternoon showers. It's a fantastic time for beach lovers in Central Vietnam.
Festivals & Events (2026)
Lễ hội Tháp Bà Ponagar
📍 Nha Trang; Khanh Hoa
Cham people and locals honor the Goddess Po Nagar (Mother of the Country). Features traditional Cham dance; weaving demonstrations; and flower offerings.
Lễ hội Xía Cầu
📍 Northern Mountains
A traditional festival of the White H'Mong people to give thanks for a safe season and pray for health.
Lễ hội Cầu Mưa
📍 Northwest & Central Highlands
Rain-praying festivals held by various ethnic groups like the Thai and Bahnar to ask for water for the upcoming planting season.
Lễ hội Gióng (Giong Festival)
📍 Phu Dong / Soc Son; Hanoi
Celebrates Saint Giong; a mythical hero who defeated foreign invaders. UNESCO-recognized for its unique battle reenactments without weapons; symbolizing peace.
Lễ Phật Đản (Vesak)
📍 Nationwide
Celebrates the birth; enlightenment; and passing of Buddha. Temples are decorated with lanterns; and flower-decorated float parades move through major cities.