The growing interest in Da Nang among travelers stems not only from its pleasant year-end climate, beautiful beaches, and well-developed tourism services, but also from the city’s annual series of distinctive festivals and events, which create a vibrant atmosphere to welcome the New Year.

According to the latest data from Booking.com, Da Nang continues to affirm its strong appeal by ranking among the Top 10 most searched destinations by both domestic and international travelers for the 2026 New Year holiday, alongside Phu Quoc, Da Lat, Ho Chi Minh City, and others. The trend indicates that 69% of Vietnamese travelers are choosing domestic travel during this holiday period, with a preference for destinations offering a pleasant climate, diverse cultural and entertainment experiences, and convenient accessibility.

Amid the sharp increase in travel searches toward the year’s end, Da Nang is preparing to welcome visitors with the vibrant festive atmosphere of the “Danang New Year Festival 2026,” taking place from December 30, 2025 to January 3, 2026. This year’s festival is extended over several days and spans multiple locations, from both banks of the Han River and Bach Dang pedestrian street to parks and tourist areas across the city, creating an open and accessible space for residents and visitors to immerse themselves in the lively year-end celebrations. The festival features a carefully curated series of art, entertainment, and tourism activities, including the opening art program, illuminated check-in spaces, the Cheer Fest culinary experience, the “Da Nang – Welcoming New Year 2026” boulevard program, activities to greet the first visitors arriving in Da Nang in the New Year, sports events, and dedicated tourism stimulus programs for the festive season.

Beyond being a beach and leisure destination, Da Nang is increasingly establishing itself as a true “city of events,” where cultural, artistic, culinary, and entertainment experiences are seamlessly combined to offer visitors a well-rounded holiday. The city’s placement among the Top 10 most sought-after destinations for the 2026 New Year holiday is a clear testament to Da Nang’s tourism momentum and reflects travelers’ high expectations for fresh and engaging experiences during the year-end festive season.

In the joyful spirit of welcoming the New Year, Da Nang is ready to unveil a series of vibrant experiences through the “Danang New Year Festival 2026.” The dynamic coastal city warmly invites visitors to immerse themselves in the festive colors, enjoy electrifying moments along the Han River, and begin a new year filled with excitement in an atmosphere brimming with energy.

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Da Nang New Year Run 2026 “Light Up the Han River – Run Toward the Future”