Ha Noi to launch fireworks on New Year’s Eve

On the occasion of New Year 2026, Ha Noi will host fireworks displays at five locations, featuring six high-altitude launch sites combined with low-altitude fireworks. The displays will take place from 11:45 p.m. on December 31, 2025, to 12:00 a.m. on January 1, 2026 (Thursday).

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Two launch sites will be located in Hoan Kiem Ward, in front of the Ha Noi Moi Newspaper headquarters and the Ha Noi Post Office. The remaining sites will be at Thong Nhat Park in Hai Ba Trung Ward, the F1 racetrack complex in Tu Liem Ward, Lac Long Quan Flower Garden in Tay Ho Ward, and Van Quan Lake in Ha Dong Ward.

In addition to the fireworks displays, the city will organize the Countdown 2026 program from 7:00 p.m. to midnight on December 31, 2025, at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and the pedestrian area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake.

For Lunar New Year 2026, the city plans to hold fireworks displays at 31 sites, with a total of 32 launch points. These will include 11 locations featuring both high- and low-altitude fireworks, along with 21 sites dedicated to low-altitude displays. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 12:00 a.m. on February 17, 2026 (Tuesday, Lunar New Year’s Eve of Binh Ngo).

Throughout the holiday period, cultural and historical sites will remain open, and a variety of new tourism offerings will be introduced to help create a festive atmosphere that highlights the capital’s traditional Tet celebrations.

Source: Vietnam Government Portal

Photos: Collected.