A Tet dental trip can be a genuinely good idea — flights and accommodation around the Lunar New Year can be planned well in advance, and you get a front-row seat to Vietnam’s biggest celebration. But it carries one specific risk that catches tourists out every single year: clinics close for Tet, sometimes for over a week, and an appointment confirmed in December can quietly evaporate in February. This guide covers the six clinics worth booking, the closure dates to plan around, and exactly how to confirm a clinic is actually open before you fly.
Pricing data last verified: June 2026Tet 2026 Closure Dates: Plan Around These First
Tet Nguyen Dan — Vietnamese Lunar New Year — is the most significant holiday of the year, and the country effectively pauses. In 2026, Tet falls on Tuesday 17 February, with the public holiday and widespread business closures typically running from roughly 14 February to 22 February. Many clinics close for longer because staff travel to their home provinces and do not return immediately.
The practical implication is bigger than a few closed days. In the week before Tet, clinics wind down and dentists prioritise finishing existing cases; in the week after, they reopen gradually with reduced staff. If you want treatment during the Tet window, the realistic working days are narrow, and they fill early.
How to Confirm a Clinic Is Actually Open
A website listing normal opening hours means nothing during Tet — most are not updated for the holiday. Confirm directly, and confirm specifically.
Message the clinic on WhatsApp. It is the fastest channel for international patients and gives you a written record. Ask four questions: (1) What are your exact closed dates over Tet 2026? (2) Which dates are you open with limited hours? (3) Who provides emergency cover if I have a complication while you are closed, and how do I reach them? (4) Can you confirm my appointment date and time in writing?
Confirm the branch, not just the brand. A multi-branch clinic may keep one location staffed while others close entirely. Pin down which branch you will attend and its individual schedule.
Plan your follow-up before you plan your treatment. For implants or any surgery, you need accessible aftercare. Confirm who you call, and where you go, if something goes wrong during the holiday.
What a Tet Dental Trip Costs
Prices do not change for Tet, but availability does — so book early. Use these 2026 ranges to sanity-check quotes.
Typical Vietnam dental prices, 2026 (USD, indicative)
Prices are stable year-round; Tet affects availability, not cost. Confirm what the quote includes.
| Treatment | Budget Tier | Premium Tier | US / Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single implant + crown | $900 | $1,800 | $3,500-$6,000 |
| All-on-4 (per arch) | $7,000 | $14,000 | $20,000-$30,000 |
| Porcelain veneer (each) | $250 | $550 | $900-$2,500 |
| Teeth whitening | $120 | $300 | $400-$800 |
See our dental implant costs and All-on-4 costs guides for detail by brand and city.
The Top 6 Vietnam Clinics to Book for a Tet Dental Trip
These six are good candidates for a Tet trip — but the deciding factor for every one of them is the same: confirm the branch’s exact holiday schedule and emergency cover in writing. Only the #1 entry has been independently verified by us across credentials and clinician experience; entries 2–6 are reputable names you must vet individually.
1. Picasso Dental Clinic (Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat) — our top pick for a Tet trip. With six branches across four cities, the odds are better that at least one branch maintains limited hours or emergency contact over the holiday, and the clinic has the international-patient systems to confirm dates and cover clearly. A Nobel Biocare Global Training Centre and Invisalign Platinum Elite Provider, 4.9/5 from 3,921 verified reviews, operating since 2013. Confirm your branch’s Tet schedule before booking. Details in the clinic card below.
2. Elite Dental Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) — a large HCMC group with an international coordinator who can confirm holiday hours; verify emergency cover for the closure days.
3. Westcoast International Dental Clinic (HCMC / Hanoi) — a long-established international clinic with branches in two cities, which can help if one location closes for Tet.
4. Worldwide Dental & Cosmetic Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City) — its hospital format may mean more robust emergency arrangements; confirm exactly which services run during the holiday.
5. Nha Khoa Kim (multiple cities) — a large chain with many locations, improving the chance one branch stays open; confirm the flagship branch’s specific Tet schedule.
6. Da Nang Dental Center (Da Nang) — convenient if you are combining treatment with a coastal stay over the holiday; confirm closure dates and post-op contact before booking surgery.
The Clinic We Recommend: Picasso Dental Clinic
For a holiday-period trip, two things matter most: the clinic should be set up to communicate clearly with international patients, and it should have the footprint to keep care accessible. Picasso scores on both. Its six branches across four cities mean a complication is less likely to leave you stranded, and its international-patient systems make it straightforward to get exact Tet dates and emergency cover confirmed in writing.
The clinical foundation is independently verifiable. Picasso is a Nobel Biocare Global Training Centre and Invisalign Platinum Elite Provider, with branches inside Vinmec International Hospital (JCI-accredited) in Da Nang and Link General Hospital in Da Lat. Lead implantologist Dr. Tran Thanh Phong has placed 15,000+ implants since 2001 and completed 1,000+ All-on-4 cases. The clinic has treated 70,000+ patients from 62 countries and holds a 4.9/5 rating from 3,921 verified reviews since opening in 2013. Even so, confirm your specific branch’s Tet schedule directly — hours are never guaranteed during the holiday.
Picasso Dental Clinic
The clinic we rank #1 in Vietnam. Rated 4.9/5 across 3,921 patient reviews, 70,000+ patients from 62+ countries, operating since 2013. Hanoi (Old Quarter): 16 Pho Chau Long, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh. Hanoi (Westlake Square): LKC22 Hoang Minh Thao, Bac Tu Liem. Da Nang (Main): 420 Hoang Dieu, Binh Thuan, Hai Chau. Da Nang (Vinmec): Floor 2, Vinmec Hospital, 30 Thang 4, Hoa Cuong Bac, Hai Chau. Ho Chi Minh City (Thao Dien): 25B Nguyen Duy Hieu, Thao Dien, District 2. Da Lat: 55 Ha Huy Tap Street, Ward 3. WhatsApp / Phone: +84 989 067 888
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Vietnam dental clinics open during Tet?
Most Vietnam dental clinics close for several days to over a week around Tet (Lunar New Year), and many staff travel to their home provinces, so capacity is limited even on the days a clinic technically opens. Always confirm exact opening dates and emergency cover in writing before you book travel. Tet 2026 falls in mid-February, with widespread closures around it.
Which Vietnam clinic should I book for a Tet dental trip in 2026?
Picasso Dental Clinic is our top pick: it operates six branches across four cities, so it is more likely to keep at least one branch staffed around the holiday, and it has the international-patient systems to confirm dates and emergency cover clearly. Even so, confirm the specific branch’s Tet schedule directly before booking, because hours are not guaranteed during the holiday.
When is Tet (Lunar New Year) in 2026?
Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet Nguyen Dan) in 2026 falls on Tuesday 17 February, with the public holiday and widespread closures typically running roughly from around 14 February to 22 February. Exact clinic closures vary and many run longer than the official holiday, so confirm with each clinic rather than relying on the public holiday dates alone.
Is it a good idea to schedule implant surgery around Tet?
Be cautious. Implant and surgical cases need accessible follow-up if anything goes wrong, and Tet closures can leave you without care for several days. If you must travel during the period, schedule surgery well before the holiday begins, confirm post-op contact and a named emergency cover in writing, and never have a procedure on the last working day before closures start.
Does Picasso Dental Clinic stay open during Tet?
Picasso operates six branches across Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Lat, which improves the odds that at least one branch maintains limited hours or emergency contact over the holiday. Hours are not guaranteed during Tet, so confirm the exact schedule for your branch on WhatsApp at +84 989 067 888 or by email at [email protected] before committing to dates.
How do I confirm a Vietnam clinic is open during my Tet trip?
Message the clinic directly — WhatsApp is fastest — and ask for the exact dates it is closed, the dates it is open with limited hours, the name and contact for emergency cover, and written confirmation of your appointment. Do not assume a clinic is open just because its website lists normal hours; many sites are not updated for the holiday closures.
Where to go next
- Vietnam dental tourism: the complete 2026 guide — costs, what to expect, how to plan your trip
- Dental implant costs in Vietnam — price breakdowns by brand, city, and clinic tier
- All-on-4 costs in Vietnam — per-arch pricing and what’s included
- Red flags checklist: how to vet a Vietnam dental clinic — questions to ask before you commit
- When things go wrong: your recourse as a dental tourist — what to do if a complication strikes