The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee announced the 2025 Hung Vuong Commemoration Day holiday schedule. If working in an administrative agency or school, and having a weekly Saturday and Sunday holiday, people will have 3 consecutive days off from Saturday, April 5 to Monday, April 7.
If you want to take advantage of the short holiday on the occasion of Hung Kings' Commemoration Day 2025, visitors can explore many interesting places in Ho Chi Minh City without having to travel far.
Here are some suggestions:
Hung Kings Memorial Temple (Thu Duc City): Hung Kings Memorial Temple is located in the National Historical - Cultural Park, about 30 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. On the occasion of Hung Vuong's Commemoration, this place organizes many festivals, attracting a large number of people to participate.
Zoo and Botanical Gardens: This place not only preserves many precious animals but is also a tourist destination with a strong historical imprint. You can stroll under the ancient trees and enjoy the fresh air.
Ho Chi Minh City also has Tao Dan Park, April 30 Park, September 23 Park... with cool green space for relaxation, picnicking...
Bao Tang Ao Dai: This is an ideal place to learn about the history of Vietnamese ao dai. The peaceful and cultural space not only helps you have a beautiful souvenir photo set but also brings useful knowledge about culture and traditions.
In addition, visitors can visit many other museums such as the Fine Arts Museum, Ho Chi Minh City History Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Southern Women's Museum...
City Theater: The City Theater is a long-standing historical project inaugurated in 1900, built in French architectural style. The theater works in baroque architectural style with typical Greek and Roman architecture... Every Sunday, the flute music concert program is regularly held in the area in front of the lobby of the theater.
Dam Sen Water Park: An entertainment location with many attractive water games, suitable for both families and groups of friends during a short vacation.
Suoi Tien Cultural Tourism Area: This place has many entertainment and cultural activities, from water parks to entertainment areas with the theme of Vietnamese history and legend.
Can Gio: About 60 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio is a suitable place if you want to go backpacking and watch the sea during a short vacation on the occasion of Hung Kings' Commemoration Day.
Cu Chi rock and roll: This is a place not to be missed if you want to learn about the history of the Vietnam War. You can explore the complex geological system and learn more about the lives of soldiers during wartime.
