Prayer for the Full Moon of the Fourth Month in 2026 is widely used by many households.

On the full moon day of the fourth lunar month of the year of the Fire Horse 2026, according to traditional customs, families usually prepare incense, flowers, and offerings to present to the deities and ancestors, expressing their sincerity and hoping for blessings and peace from above.

According to the lunar calendar, the full moon of the fourth month of the year of the Fire Horse 2026 falls on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Below is a suggested prayer for the full moon day, according to tradition, commonly used by many families.

Prayer for the Full Moon Day to worship the Earth God and other deities

Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)

I bow down to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of the Buddhas, and all the Buddhas of the ten directions.

I respectfully bow to Heaven, Earth, and all revered deities. I respectfully bow to the Lord of the East. I respectfully bow to the local Earth God and the Dragon Vein deity.

I respectfully bow to the Five Directions, the Five Lands, and the deities of fortune and virtue. I respectfully bow to the former and latter landlords and the god of wealth. I respectfully bow to all the deities who govern this area.

We, your humble devotees, are... residing at...

Today is the full moon of the fourth month of the year Bính Ngọ 2026.

The devotee sincerely prepares incense, flowers, offerings, gold and silver, tea and fruit, and burns fragrant incense to offer before the altar.

We respectfully invite: the current presiding Tai Sui deity, the local tutelary deity, the kitchen god, the household earth deity, the dragon vein deity, the five directions, the five lands, the benevolent deities, and all other deities governing this area.

We humbly beseech you to hear our invitation, have mercy on your devotees, descend before the altar, witness our sincerity, accept our offerings, and protect our entire family, granting us peace and happiness, success in our endeavors, safety for all, increased wealth and fortune, spiritual enlightenment, and the fulfillment of all our wishes and desires.

With humble hearts and sincere devotion, we respectfully bow before the altar and humbly ask for your protection and blessings.

Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)

On the full moon day, people often recite prayers for peace and good fortune. (Illustrative photo: Nguyen Hue)

Prayer for the Full Moon Day to worship ancestors

Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)

I bow down to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of the Buddhas, and all the Buddhas of the ten directions.

I respectfully bow before Heaven, Earth, and all revered deities. I respectfully bow before the local tutelary deity, the local earth deity, the household kitchen god, and all other revered deities.

I respectfully bow before my ancestors, my deceased father and mother, and all departed spirits (if my parents are still alive, replace them with my paternal and maternal ancestors).

We, your humble devotees, are… residing at…

Today is the full moon of the fourth month of the year Bính Ngọ 2026.

With the grace of Heaven and Earth, the revered deities, and the blessings of our ancestors, we, your devout followers, sincerely prepare offerings of incense, flowers, tea, and fruit, and light a stick of incense before the altar.

We respectfully invite: the local tutelary deity, the local earth god, the household kitchen god, the five directions, the dragon vein, and the god of wealth.

We humbly beseech you to descend before the altar, witness our sincerity, and accept our offerings. We respectfully invite our ancestors, both paternal and maternal, and all the spirits of our family lineage... We humbly ask for your compassion upon your descendants, that your sacred presence may witness our devotion and accept our offerings.

We, your humble devotees, respectfully invite the Ancestors and Deities residing in this house to come before the altar, partake in the offerings, and bless our family with good health, peace, prosperity, success in business, and family harmony. With sincere hearts and humble offerings, we respectfully bow before the altar and humbly request your protection and blessings.

Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)

(*) This information is for reference only.

The traditional Vietnamese housewarming prayer is an important ritual in Vietnamese life. When performing this ceremony, homeowners should refer to the standard housewarming prayer found in traditional Vietnamese prayer books.

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