The number of international and domestic tourists visiting Ho Chi Minh City during the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 is expected to surge by 51%; tourism revenue during the Tet holiday is estimated to reach 12.150 billion VND.
After the long Lunar New Year holiday, many students feel lethargic, unfocused, or even anxious when they return to class.
On the morning of the 29th day of the Lunar New Year, major spring flower markets in Ho Chi Minh City, such as the flower markets at Le Van Tam Park, Gia Dinh Park, and 23/9 Park, were deserted, with many vendors leaving early because they had run out of flowers.
Supermarkets were no longer crowded with shoppers because there wasn't much stock left, while traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City were packed with people on the morning of the 29th of Tet.
A highlight of the Tet Book Festival is the multi-area exhibition "Ho Chi Minh City After the Merger," which allows visitors to visualize the potential of Ho Chi Minh City through AR technology.
Besides familiar check-in spots, as Tet approaches, Ho Chi Minh City is launching a series of entertainment areas, cultural parks, and special spring flower festivals to serve residents and tourists.
The cheaper the flowers, the more popular they are with customers. Bonsai apricot blossom trees for tables cost under 100.000 VND, while chrysanthemums and marigolds cost 60.000-80.000 VND per pot, and sellers are constantly wrapping them for customers.
In contrast to the crowded shopping scenes at supermarkets preparing for the Lunar New Year, some smaller markets in Ho Chi Minh City are quite deserted despite having a large and diverse supply of goods.
From the 25th to the 29th of the twelfth lunar month, supermarkets open earlier and close two hours later than usual; some outlets stay open all night and continue selling on the first day of Tet.
Prices for shrimp, fish, dried squid, and sausages have increased significantly compared to normal days, but customers are still buying them in large quantities because they are suitable as gifts; meanwhile, sales of Tet cakes and sweets are slower.
Bus fares have increased by 40-60%; train fares have increased by 5-10%, but only a few trips remain before the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month; bus operators advise people to arrive at the station early to avoid congested routes.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade is committed to ensuring there will be no shortage of goods during the Lunar New Year of the Horse, with prices significantly reduced during the peak shopping period on the 27th and 28th of the lunar month.
On New Year's Eve welcoming the Year of the Horse, Ho Chi Minh City will have fireworks displays at 17 locations, including 4 high-altitude and 13 low-altitude locations in the city center and in Binh Duong and Vung Tau.
As the full moon of the twelfth lunar month of the Year of the Snake approaches, the atmosphere of buying and selling is already bustling at Tet holiday shopping destinations in Ho Chi Minh City, with supermarkets crowded with shoppers at many times of the day.
A series of programs to support the Lunar New Year celebrations for people in Ho Chi Minh City are being implemented intensively; according to the Ho Chi Minh City Fatherland Front Committee, the estimated budget for Tet celebrations is approximately 6.000 billion VND.
During the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, workers who go to work will receive a salary many times higher than on regular days.
This year, at traditional Tet flower markets, Ho Chi Minh City will organize unique models to create a festive atmosphere for residents and tourists.
The lowest Tet bonus was one month's salary, and the highest was 2,2 months' salary. This company has an average worker income of 12,5 million VND per month.
The Tet Flower Street for the Year of the Horse 2026 will be open for 8 days, located on Nguyen Hue Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, officially opening on February 15, 2026 (28th day of the 2th lunar month) and featuring food stalls.
As the new year approaches, many people wonder whether 2026 will be a leap year so they can proactively plan their work, finances, weddings, and other important projects.
In their first year supplying Tet goods to nearly 14 million people, major businesses in Ho Chi Minh City are allocating approximately 30.000 billion VND to prepare goods for the two months before and after Tet Binh Ngo 2026.
What element and characteristics does the year 2026 belong to according to the Five Elements system? This is a question many people are researching as they approach the new year.
Many people are interested in knowing what animal sign the year 2026 belongs to, what the personality of those born in 2026 is like, and which zodiac signs are compatible with them, at the end of 2025.
The New Year's Day holiday in 2026 will be one day, and the Lunar New Year holiday (Year of the Horse) will be five days for employees at agencies with a fixed two-day weekend schedule.
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