Fireworks light up Hanoi to mark the start of 2026

Fireworks light up Hanoi’s sky at the moment welcoming 2026

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Across central areas and public spaces, residents and visitors pause to look skyward and share the joy of the New Year moment.

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The fireworks display lasts 15 minutes, starting at 11:45 p.m. on December 31, 2025 and ending precisely at midnight on January 1, 2026. High-altitude fireworks bloom alongside low-level displays and pyrotechnic effects, lighting up multiple areas of the city.

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Cheers ring out on New Year’s Eve as people capture the moment and exchange wishes for a peaceful and promising year ahead.

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The fireworks display takes place at five launch locations across the city

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The distribution of launch sites across different areas gives residents more viewing options and helps ease crowding at any single location.

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Fireworks illuminate Hanoi’s sky at the F1 racetrack launch site.

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According to the Hanoi People’s Committee, the display uses 4,000 high-altitude fireworks, 360 low-altitude fireworks racks, along with pyrotechnic frames and flame jets.

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The total cost exceeds VND 11.1 billion and is covered by Hanoi’s local budget.

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The activity aims to create a festive atmosphere for Hanoi residents while marking the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and other major national anniversaries.

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Many families come in groups, with some bringing young children and others accompanied by elderly parents, as they wait for the first moments of the New Year amid countdowns and exchanges of greetings.

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The moment the sky lights up also moves many people.

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Residents watch the fireworks and share joy and emotions at the moment welcoming the New Year. The bursts of fireworks light up the sky, reflecting hopes for a year ahead marked by positive developments and stronger momentum in the national economy.

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After midnight, many streets remain busy, highlighting the appeal of New Year celebrations and residents’ demand for festive activities during the New Year holiday.

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Fireworks light up Hanoi to mark the start of 2026

VOV.VN - At the stroke of midnight ushering in 2026, Hanoi’s sky lights up with a 15-minute fireworks display from 11:45 p.m. on December 31, 2025 to 12:00 a.m. on January 1, 2026 at five locations and six launch sites, as residents and visitors cheer and capture the New Year moment.

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Fireworks light up Hanoi to mark the start of 2026

VOV.VN - At the stroke of midnight ushering in 2026, Hanoi’s sky lights up with a 15-minute fireworks display from 11:45 p.m. on December 31, 2025 to 12:00 a.m. on January 1, 2026 at five locations and six launch sites, as residents and visitors cheer and capture the New Year moment.

HCM City fireworks sites ready for New Year 2026 launch

Hanoi plans fireworks displays at multiple locations for New Year 2026

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