23 January is a day of remembrance for Heroes Võ Thị Sáu and Hồ Văn Năm in Côn Đảo. January’s events are listed below.
Côn Đảo event calendar: 1/2026
01/01/2026
New Year’s Day
1 January each year marks the beginning of a new Gregorian year. It is a time to exchange good wishes, spend time with family and look ahead to new plans. For those who love the sea and islands, Côn Đảo is a destination worth considering for welcoming the new year in peaceful natural surroundings, combining relaxation, cultural discovery and learning about history.
Annual observance.
Côn Đảo Special Zone
Read article: New Year’s Day on Côn Đảo: Welcoming 1 January amid blue seas and historical heritage
23/01/2026
Commemoration of the death of Hero Hồ Văn Năm
In the history of revolutionary struggle in Côn Đảo, 23 January 1952 is associated with the death of female Hero Võ Thị Sáu. On that same day, the French colonial authorities also executed a young fighter from Vĩnh Long: Hồ Văn Năm, known by the alias Năm Đen.
Annual observance.
Hàng Dương Cemetery and Côn Đảo Memorial Temple
Read article: Remembering People’s Armed Forces Hero Hồ Văn Năm at Côn Đảo
23/01/2026
Death anniversary of Hero Võ Thị Sáu
Cô Sáu’s death anniversary in Côn Đảo is observed on 23 January each year in the Gregorian calendar, while the ceremony in her hometown of Đất Đỏ follows the 27th day of the 12th lunar month. These are two remembrance dates for the same female Hero of the People’s Armed Forces, Võ Thị Sáu, but they differ in calendar system and location.
Annual observance.
Hàng Dương Cemetery and Côn Đảo Memorial Temple
Read article: When Is Võ Thị Sáu’s Death Anniversary?
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How to read the January 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.
The calendar uses Côn Đảo Express’s cross-checked, published event dataset. Unverified entries are not included. If no data is available for a month, check announcements again before choosing your travel dates.
Further reading before your trip
When Is Võ Thị Sáu’s Death Anniversary?
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Preparing for your trip
If you plan to visit Côn Đảo for a date on the calendar, check the organizer’s announcement first, then choose your transport and allow extra time for both the outward and return journeys.
You can check high-speed ferry schedules. If traveling by air, check flights to Côn Đảo (VCS) for your intended date or explore the Vũng Tàu – Côn Đảo helicopter option. Confirm departure times, fares and availability with the provider.
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