February in Côn Đảo includes the remembrance day for Hero Trần Văn Thời on 5 February. See the dates and details of each event below.
Côn Đảo event calendar: 2/2026
05/02/2026
Commemoration of the death of Hero Trần Văn Thời
In the revolutionary history of Vietnam’s southernmost region, Trần Văn Thời was a prominent leader associated with the struggle in Cà Mau and the Hòn Khoai Uprising of 13 December 1940. A farmer who joined patriotic activities, he became Secretary of the Bạc Liêu Provincial Party Committee and directly helped organize and lead the revolutionary movement in Cà Mau.
Annual observance.
Section D of Hàng Dương Cemetery and Côn Đảo Memorial Temple
Read article: Trần Văn Thời (1902–1942): leader of the Hòn Khoai Uprising and his final years in Côn Đảo
17/02/2026
Lunar New Year (Tết)
Lunar New Year is the Vietnamese people’s most important traditional festival of the year, beginning on the first day of the first lunar month. It is a time for family reunions, remembering ancestors, exchanging good wishes and welcoming a new year full of hope.
Annual observance.
Côn Đảo Special Zone
Read article: Tết on Côn Đảo: Spring outings, family reunions and a meaningful start to the year
27/02/2026
Anniversary of the escape of 57 revolutionary fighters (1965)
On 27 February 1965, 57 prisoners carried out an extraordinary escape in the waters off Côn Đảo, a notable episode in the island prison’s history. Following a secretly prepared plan, they overpowered the guards aboard the transport vessel TCS-131, took control of the Cần Thơ – Sóc Trăng launch and organized a sea crossing back to the mainland.
Historical anniversary. Original date: 27/02/1965.
Côn Đảo
Read article: The Côn Đảo escape of 27 February 1965: 57 prisoners seized a boat and crossed the sea to Cà Mau
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How to read the February calendar
Dates on the calendar are Gregorian dates. Vietnamese lunar dates are converted for each year; “annual observance” indicates the remembrance date or main ritual date according to source material. Ceremony times, festive programs, venues and related activities require a separate announcement for that year.
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