Shopping, entertainment venues bustle during National Day break
Supermarkets, shopping malls and entertainment venues across Ho Chi Minh City are attracting large numbers of residents and visitors during the National Day holiday.
During Vietnam's National Day break, supermarkets, shopping malls, and entertainment venues in Ho Chi Minh City are bustling with residents and visitors. On August 29 and August 30, Saigon Co-op supermarkets in Saigon, Xuan Hoa, and Ben Thanh wards experienced larger crowds in the afternoon and evening. Retailers are promoting holiday sales, with Saigon Co.op offering "Mega Bonus Points" from August 31 to September 2, allowing members to earn bonus points on purchases.
AEON's "Super Fun Holiday, Super Sale" runs through September 2, featuring discounts of up to 50 percent on selected household items. The "Proud of Vietnamese Specialties" 2026 festival, hosted by GO!, Tops Market, and mini go!, showcases over 200 specialty products from across Vietnam until September 9. Cultural exchanges at the Cu Chi Tunnels historical site, Suoi Tien Theme Park's giveaway of 2,000 admission tickets, and activities at War Remnants Museum, Ton Duc Thang Museum, and Reunification Hall attract visitors.
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens host family activities, while outdoor events, such as the Saigontourist Group Cycling Festival, draw crowds. Saigon River buses and double-decker buses increase services until 10 p.m. The Vung Tau area hosts a food festival with over 100 stalls from August 28 to September 5. On September 2, a special art program marking the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day will take place at multiple locations, followed by fireworks launched at seven sites.
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