Ho Chi Minh City organizes 17 fireworks display points for the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year, including 4 high-altitude points and 13 low-altitude points, taking place in 15 minutes from 0:00 on February 17, 2026.
Tourists and residents can watch fireworks in public spaces or choose cafes and restaurants around the firing area.
High-altitude fireworks display points in Ho Chi Minh City on New Year's Eve of Binh Ngo Tet 2026
In the area at the beginning of the Saigon River tunnel, An Khanh ward, many locations along the river provide wide views. Saigon Riverside Park is a crowded place because it is close to the shooting range, you can stand and watch for free or use the dining service inside the park. The Bach Dang wharf area is also convenient, from here you can see the river and bridge.
Another option is to watch fireworks on a yacht along the Saigon River. The boats usually depart from the port, serve dinner before New Year's Eve and then stop at a suitable location for guests to board and observe.
In addition, Tet fireworks also shine brightly in the center of the New City, Binh Duong ward, where there is a large park, many empty spaces, suitable for walking around from the afternoon and waiting to welcome New Year's Eve.
In Vung Tau, the battlefield is located in Bai Sau square, near Tam Thang Tower. Open space, many surrounding services help tourists easily choose a standing place or book a table in advance.
In Ba Ria ward, Ba Ria Park is the center of welcoming local people with a large area, many miniatures and surrounding culinary areas.
Low-altitude fireworks display points in Ho Chi Minh City on New Year's Eve of Binh Ngo Tet 2026
The remaining 13 locations are distributed in many districts such as Dam Sen Cultural Park, Binh Dien market area, Cu Chi Tunnels, Tan My ward administrative center square, Marina tower, Vuon Cau residential area, Dong Hoa ward green square, 914 pier, Kim Long area in Nha Be, Rung Sac and some locations in Dau Tieng and Minh Thanh.
All fireworks display areas are served free of charge, but the number of people flocking is very large, so you should proactively plan your travel time to have a convenient viewing location.
In addition to Tet fireworks, the city also deploys many spring travel activities at Tao Dan Park and central streets, contributing to increasing the choice of entertainment for people and tourists on New Year's Eve.
Road ban schedule for Lunar New Year 2026 fireworks display in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Police adjust traffic, serving the organization of the fireworks display program to welcome the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026, including the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Vung Tau.
Ho Chi Minh City central area (shootpoint at the beginning of the Saigon River tunnel, An Khanh ward and SAIGON MARINA IFC tower, Saigon ward):
From 9:00 PM on February 16 (29th Tet) to 1:00 AM on February 17 (1st Tet):
All types of vehicles are prohibited from circulating on the following routes:
+ Le Loi Street (section from Pasteur to Dong Khoi).
+ Nguyen Hue Street (section from Le Thanh Ton to Ton Duc Thang).
+ Dong Khoi Street (section from Mac Thi Buoi to Ton Duc Thang).
+ Ton Duc Thang Street (section from Le Duan to Khanh Hoi bridge).
+ Nguyen Huu Canh Street (section from Ton Duc Thang to Nguyen Binh Khiem);
+ Vo Van Kiet Street (section from Pasteur to Khanh Hoi bridge underpass).
+ Vo Van Kiet parallel road (section from the access point to Calmette bridge to Pasteur).
+ Ngo Van Nam Street (section from Nguyen Sieu to Ton Duc Thang).
+ Nguyen Sieu Street (section from Ngo Van Nam to Ton Duc Thang).
+ Nguyen Tat Thanh Street (section from Hoang Dieu to Khanh Hoi bridge).
+ Ham Nghi Street (section from Pasteur to Ton Duc Thang).
+ Hai Trieu Street (section from Ho Tung Mau to Nguyen Hue).
+ Nguyen Thiep Street (section from Dong Khoi to Nguyen Hue).
+ Huynh Thuc Khang Street (section from Pasteur to Nguyen Hue).
+ Nguyen Cong Tru Street (section from Pasteur to Ho Tung Mau).
+ Ton That Thiep Street (section from Pasteur to Nguyen Hue).
+ Mac Thi Buoi Street (from Dong Khoi to Nguyen Hue).
+ Hai Ba Trung Street (from Dong Du to Me Linh Square).
+ Ho Tung Mau Street, Ton That Dam (from Vo Van Kiet to Ton That Thiep).
+ Roads around the Me Linh Square roundabout include Ngo Duc Ke (to Dong Khoi street), Ho Huan Nghiep (to Dong Khoi street), Thi Sach (to Dong Du street).
+ Road R12 (section from the foot of Ba Son bridge to N6).
+ All entrances and exits to Ba Son bridge, Khanh Hoi bridge (2 escape routes).
Alternative traffic routes:
- Direction from Thanh My Tay ward to Xom Chieu ward: Nguyen Huu Canh - Nguyen Binh Khiem - Le Duan - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Nguyen Du - Cach Mang Thang Tam - Nguyen Thi Nghia - Nguyen Thai Hoc - Ong Lanh bridge - Hoang Dieu - Nguyen Tat Thanh.
- Direction from Xom Chieu ward to Thanh My Tay ward: Nguyen Tat Thanh - Hoang Dieu - Ong Lanh bridge - Nguyen Thai Hoc - Nguyen Thi Nghia - August Revolution - Nguyen Thi Minh Khai - Xo Viet Nghe Tinh.
- Direction from An Khanh ward to Hoa Hung ward: Vo Nguyen Giap - Dien Bien Phu - Dinh Tien Hoang - Vo Thi Sau - Ba Thang Hai - Le Hong Phong.
- Direction from Hoa Hung ward to An Khanh ward: Le Hong Phong - Dien Bien Phu - Vo Nguyen Giap.
- For roads leading to the Me Linh Square roundabout (including: Phan Van Dat, Ho Huan Nghiep, Ngo Duc Ke): Only circulate towards Me Linh Square, not moving towards Dong Khoi (for vehicles remaining in the Dong Khoi area after being isolated to serve the program).
- Prohibit all types of vehicles from stopping, parking and gathering to watch fireworks on Thu Thiem Bridge, Binh Loi Bridge, Binh Trieu Bridge, Mong Bridge, Calmette Bridge, Ong Lanh Bridge, Hang Xanh intersection overpass, Go Dua intersection overpass, Binh Trieu Bridge, Phu My Bridge, Nguyen Huu Canh overpass, Thanh Da Canal Bridge, Saigon Bridge, Rach Chiec Bridge...
Area 1 (New City center area, Binh Duong ward):
From 8:00 PM on February 16th until the end of the fireworks display program:
All types of vehicles are prohibited from circulating on the following routes:
- Hung Vuong Street (from Hung Vuong + Vo Van Kiet intersection to Hung Vuong + Ly Thai To intersection).
- Le Loi Street (from Le Loi + Le Duan intersection to Le Loi + Huynh Thuc Khang intersection).
- Huynh Thuc Khang Street (from Huynh Thuc Khang + Le Loi intersection to Huynh Thuc Khang + Truong Sa intersection).
Alternative traffic routes:
- Vo Van Kiet Street - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Le Duan - Le Loi.
- Vo Van Kiet - Huynh Van Luy - Le Loi - Ly Thai To streets.
* Route and direction for vehicles when traffic jams occur in the fireworks display area:
- Towards Tan Uyen ward: Vo Van Kiet - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Vo Nguyen Giap - Nguyen Van Linh or Vo Van Kiet - Dien Bien Phu - Nguyen Van Linh.
- Towards Ben Cat ward: Vo Van Kiet - Dinh Hoa roundabout - My Phuoc Tan Van.
- Towards Thu Dau Mot ward: Vo Van Kiet - Dien Bien Phu + Vo Van Kiet - Dinh Hoa roundabout - My Phuoc Tan Van.
Area 2 (Tam Thang Square, Vung Tau ward):
From 9:00 PM on February 16 to the end of the fireworks program:
All types of vehicles are prohibited from circulating on the following routes:
- Thuy Van Street (from Doan Trung Con to Thi Sach).
- Le Hong Phong Street (from the Ferris wheel of the Martyrs' Memorial to Thuy Van).
- Tran Chanh Chieu Street (from Su Van Hanh to Thuy Van).
- Le Van Tho Street (from Su Van Hanh to Thuy Van).
Alternative traffic routes:
- Direction from Bai Sau to Bai Truoc (Thuy Van road prohibition section from Thi Sach intersection to Nguyen Chi Thanh): Bai Sau - Thuy Van - Thi Sach - Dai Liet Si roundabout - Vo Thi Sau - Hoang Hoa Tham - Thuy Van - Bai Truoc.
- Directions from Bai Truoc to Bai Sau: Thuy Van - Hoang Hoa Tham - Vo Thi Sau - Martyrs' Monument Roundabout - Thi Sach - Thuy Van.
Drivers when traveling to roads adjacent to isolated areas, prohibited roads serving fireworks programs need to reduce speed and comply with the instructions of traffic police or traffic signal systems on the road.
