Vietnamese lunar calendar (âm lịch)
Each day shows its lunar date underneath. Tap a day for its can chi, auspicious hours and holidays; convert any date at the bottom of the page.
TodayHoliday1/9 1st day of a lunar month15 Full moon (15th)
How to use
- Pick a month and year, or press Today.
- Tap a day to see its lunar date, can chi (the day's name in the 60-day cycle), auspicious hours and any holiday.
- To convert one specific date, use the solar-to-lunar or lunar-to-solar box below the calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vietnamese lunar calendar the same as the Chinese one?
Almost. Both follow the same rules, but Vietnam calculates new moons in its own time zone (UTC+7) while China uses UTC+8. Once in a while a month starts one day apart. In 1985 the difference was a whole month: Tết fell on 21 January in Vietnam but on 20 February in China. This calendar uses Vietnam time.
When is Tết 2027?
Tết, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, falls on Saturday 6 February 2027. Open February 2027 in the calendar to see the first three days of Tết highlighted.
What is can chi?
Can chi is the traditional 60-name cycle (ten heavenly stems and twelve earthly branches) used to name years, months and days, for example the year Bính Ngọ (2026). Vietnamese families use it for weddings, funerals and choosing good days.
What are auspicious hours (giờ hoàng đạo)?
The day is split into twelve two-hour periods named after the zodiac animals. Six of them are considered auspicious each day, depending on the day's earthly branch. Many people in Vietnam pick these hours to open a shop or start a trip.
Why does the Vietnamese zodiac have a Cat instead of a Rabbit?
In Vietnam the fourth animal is the Cat (Mèo), and the second is usually called the Buffalo rather than the Ox. The years are the same as in the Chinese zodiac.