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Business hours
Business hours in Ho Chi Minh City
Guide to standard working schedules, bank counter times, government service windows, retail hours, and restaurant schedules in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Offices
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:00 AM-5:00 PMCommercial enterprises, technology firms, and international corporate offices in Saigon.
MonToday
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate hours; lunch break usually observed from 12:00 to 13:00.
Tue
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate hours; lunch break usually observed from 12:00 to 13:00.
Wed
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate hours; lunch break usually observed from 12:00 to 13:00.
Thu
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate hours; lunch break usually observed from 12:00 to 13:00.
Fri
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate hours; lunch break usually observed from 12:00 to 13:00.
Sat
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Some local businesses work Saturday morning; multinational firms close.
Sun
Closed
Closed on Sunday.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Vietnam
01 Jan New Year's DayTết dương lịch Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
30 Apr Reunification DayNgày Giải phóng miền Nam, thống nhất đất nước Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour DayNgày Quốc tế lao động Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 Sep National DayQuốc khánh 30 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Midday Lunch and Rest Break
Government offices and bank branches enforce a strict midday closure between 11:30 and 13:00. In-person counter transactions stop completely during this window.
Saturday Work Routines
While international companies observe a 5-day workweek, many domestic businesses and bank branches open for a half-day on Saturday morning.
Tet Lunar New Year Impact
During Tet (January or February), government offices, banks, and corporate businesses close for up to a week. Traditional markets and small shops also close or run reduced hours.
Traditional Markets vs Modern Malls
Traditional wet markets like Ben Thanh and Binh Tay open as early as 05:00 or 06:00, whereas air-conditioned shopping centers like Saigon Centre open around 09:30.
All-Day Dining and Late-Night Eats
Street stalls and cafes open early around 06:00 for breakfast, while nightlife districts like Bui Vien and late-night food vendors serve dishes well past midnight.