Offices
Commercial enterprises, technology firms, and international corporate offices in Saigon.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Ho Chi Minh City is open for business
Standard office hours today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday
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Local time in Ho Chi Minh City
1:05 PM
Monday, August 3
UTC+07:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Commercial bank branches, state financial institutions, and currency exchange desks.
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Open nowGovernment
Municipal administrative agencies, tax offices, immigration departments, and public services.
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open nowRetail
Shopping malls, department stores, local traditional markets, and specialty boutiques.
9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Open nowDining
Cafes, traditional street food stalls, casual restaurants, fine dining, and rooftop bars.
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Commercial enterprises, technology firms, and international corporate offices in Saigon. Standard corporate hours; lunch break usually observed from 12:00 to 13:00.
Across time zones
Best time to call Ho Chi Minh City
Your time
Sun 9:00 PM - Mon 6:00 AM
America/New_York
Ho Chi Minh City time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
Recommended contact window
Sun 9:00 PM - Mon 12:30 AM your time
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM in Ho Chi Minh City
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.
Before you make contact
Local business 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.