New Year's Eve New Year's Eve in Ho Chi Minh City fireworks to welcome the New Year from 0:00 to 0:15 on January 1, 2026. Central areas such as Bach Dang wharf, Ton Duc Thang street, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, and Saigon riverside high-rise buildings continue to be places chosen by many people to watch New Year's fireworks.
High-altitude fireworks display points on New Year's Eve New Year's Day 2026
Ho Chi Minh City organizes 3 high-altitude fireworks display points, including:
At the beginning of the Saigon River tunnel, An Khanh ward - the main shooting point, the largest scale.
New City Central Area, Binh Duong Ward.
Tam Thang Square (Bai Sau), Vung Tau ward.
In which, the firing point at the beginning of the Saigon River tunnel is the largest in scale, with 1,260 high-altitude fireworks, combining low-altitude fireworks and fireworks, creating a highlight for the New Year's transition moment.
Beautiful fireworks viewing location in the center of Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Bach Dang Park area and Ton Duc Thang street are considered the most ideal fireworks viewing locations thanks to their airy space, direct view of the Saigon River and proximity to the fireworks display point. This road stretches more than 1 km, convenient for people to move and choose a suitable standing position.
In addition, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street is also a popular choice. Before the fireworks display, this area hosted the 2026 Countdown program, art performances and New Year's activities, attracting a large number of people and tourists.
Some adjacent roads such as Ham Nghi, Vo Van Kiet, Mong bridge, Ton Dan also have a good view towards the Saigon River tunnel, which is often chosen by people to avoid being too crowded.
People can watch fireworks from high-rise buildings, rooftop cafes, bars - restaurants along the Saigon River or cruise boats on the river. Familiar locations such as Landmark 81, Bitexco, or Marina Central Town all have wide views, suitable for family and friends groups.
In An Khanh ward, the Saigon River bank park area, Mai Chi Tho street and Thu Thiem streets are also convenient fireworks viewing spots thanks to their spacious space, easy to observe the firing point at the beginning of the Saigon River tunnel. People should come early to choose a beautiful location.
In addition to high-altitude fireworks displays, Dam Sen Cultural Park continues to be a familiar low-altitude fireworks display point in Ho Chi Minh City. This is a suitable choice for families with young children, but this area is often crowded on New Year's Eve, people should take the time to avoid crowding.
During the Countdown and New Year's Day 2026 fireworks display, Ho Chi Minh City will ban roads and restrict vehicles on many central roads, especially around the Bach Dang wharf area, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street and roads leading to the Saigon River tunnel.
People and tourists are advised to follow traffic diversion notices, use public transport or walk when entering the center.
