Tết Wishes: Vietnamese New Year Greetings in Vietnamese and English (2027)

The classic Tết wish is "Chúc mừng năm mới" — happy new year — often followed by wishes for health and prosperity like "An khang thịnh vượng". Tết is the most important Vietnamese celebration and is generally held on the same day as Chinese New Year — in 2027, Saturday 6 February. Here are greetings in Vietnamese with their meanings, and messages in English.

What are traditional Tết greetings in Vietnamese?

These are the wishes you'll hear most during Tết. Pair one with "Chúc mừng năm mới" for a complete greeting.

Vietnamese	Meaning
Chúc mừng năm mới	Happy New Year
An khang thịnh vượng	Security, good health and prosperity
Vạn sự như ý	May everything go as you wish
Sức khỏe dồi dào	Abundant health
Sống lâu trăm tuổi	Live to a hundred (for elders)
Cung hỉ phát tài	Congratulations and prosperity

Sources: Wikipedia's Tết and red envelope articles.

What are good Tết wishes for family?

• "Chúc mừng năm mới! Wishing our whole family health, happiness and a year where everything goes your way — vạn sự như ý."
• "To Ông and Bà: sống lâu trăm tuổi — may you live long and stay healthy. We love you!"
• "Happy Tết! May our home be full of laughter, good food and good fortune this year."

What are good Tết wishes for friends?

• "Chúc mừng năm mới! An khang thịnh vượng — health and prosperity to you and yours."
• "Happy Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Goat be gentle, joyful and lucky for you."

What should a business write for Tết?

• "Chúc mừng năm mới from all of us — thank you for your support, and wishing you an khang thịnh vượng in the new year."
• "Happy Tết! Wishing your family health and prosperity — enjoy a free consultation this February."

More wording in Lunar New Year greetings for business.

What are the Tết traditions behind these wishes?

Families clean and decorate their homes, gather for meals and visit relatives. Southern and central homes display yellow hoa mai blossoms and northern homes hoa đào peach blossoms, while kumquat trees stand for abundance. Elders give children lì xì — lucky money in red envelopes — with a wish for the year.

Is the Vietnamese zodiac different?

Slightly: the Vietnamese zodiac has the Cat instead of the Rabbit, the Buffalo instead of the Ox, and the Goat instead of the Sheep. 2027 is the Year of the Goat in both.

How should you send Tết wishes?

A link on Zalo, WhatsApp, text or email reaches everyone at once. PixerInvite's Apricot Blossom was made for Tết: golden mai blossoms open on a branch, then a sunny courtyard of kumquat trees and red lanterns appears, with your photo and wish.

Frequently asked questions

What does Chúc mừng năm mới mean?

It means "Happy New Year" — the traditional Vietnamese greeting for Tết.

What does An khang thịnh vượng mean?

It wishes security, good health and prosperity — one of the most common Tết wishes.

When is Tết in 2027?

Tết is generally the same day as Chinese New Year — Saturday 6 February 2027.

What is lì xì?

Lucky money given in red envelopes during Tết, usually by elders to children, with a wish for the new year.

Can I send a Tết greeting on PixerInvite?

Yes — PixerInvite's Apricot Blossom design is made for Tết, with your photo or logo and your wish, shared as one link.

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