Ho Chi Minh City's Nguyen Hue Flower Street: 8-Day Tết 2026 Extravaganza
Ho Chi Minh City's iconic Nguyen Hue Flower Street is set for an exciting upgrade this Tết Bính Ngọ 2026, running for 8 full days with new food zones and festival vibes spilling into nearby streets.
Event Details and Theme
The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled plans for the 23rd edition of this beloved tradition. Titled "Spring Convergence - Striding Forward Strongly", the flower street will transform the pedestrian stretch of Nguyen Hue from Le Loi to Ton Duc Thang.
Schedule and Extended Display
Mark your calendars: the opening ceremony kicks off at 7 PM on February 15, 2026 (28th of the lunar twelfth month, Year of the Snake), right at the Le Loi-Nguyen Hue intersection behind the lotus fountain. It wraps up at 9 PM on February 22, 2026 (6th day of Tết Bính Ngọ).
That's a solid 8 days of festive fun, with the entire street closed to vehicles. Plus, the main scenic displays stay up for an extra month until the end of March, giving everyone more time to soak it in.
What's New This Year
For the first time, expect dedicated food areas, brand promotions, and interactive festival activities along both sides of Nguyen Hue, including parts of the sidewalk at the old Tax Department building corner with Le Loi. Live performances will light up the scene, and 6 to 10 LED screens will showcase past flower street highlights, Tết festivities, and partner promotions at key spots like Union Square and nearby intersections.
A Tết Tradition Like No Other
This yearly spectacle has become a cultural hallmark of Saigon, drawing locals and tourists alike. Before the main kickoff, organizers will hold a flower-offering ceremony at the Ho Chi Minh City Statue to honor the occasion. It's all about blending vibrant flowers, lights, music, and that unbeatable Tết energy right in the heart of the city.
