Silverland Sil at Year-End 2026, New Year 2027 and Tet 2027

Silverland Sil is a 78-room, 4-star hotel at 20-22-24 Thai Van Lung Street, Sai Gon Ward, in Saigon’s Japan Town. If you are looking for a Saigon New Year 2027 countdown hotel, or planning a stay for the end of 2026 or Tet (Lunar New Year) 2027, this guide suggests where to go, what to eat and see, and why Sil is a good fit.

Saigon at the end of 2026: a relaxed itinerary for the holidays

December is festive season in Saigon. According to news reports on the 2025 Christmas season, Christmas lights covered many streets in the city centre, and there are plenty of reasons to head out in the evening.

You can combine three things in one trip: seeing the Christmas lights, enjoying the year-end countdown atmosphere, and staying on into Tet if your schedule allows. A suggested 3-day itinerary is at the end of this guide.

You can walk around the neighbourhood or book a ride-hailing car from the hotel, so there is no need to hire a private car. If you are travelling with family or older relatives, split the day into short outings and leave time to rest in the middle of the day.

Book early for the nights around Christmas and for 28 to 31 December. These are periods with many festive programmes, so it is best to settle your dates early. If you need specific dates, see the New Year section below.

Christmas 2026 in Saigon: what to see and when to go

Christmas is when the city is at its brightest. According to news reports on the 2025 Christmas season, the city centre is the busiest area. VOH reported that Nguyen Hue Walking Street and the Dong Khoi, Le Duan and Hai Ba Trung routes drew large crowds of locals and visitors, and that the centre was lively from around 18:00. The 2026 decorations programme and lighting times have not been announced yet, so please treat this as a guide based on last year’s pattern.

Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon is one of the most popular spots for seeing Christmas lights. In 2025, Tuoi Tre reported that the cathedral was lit with LED lighting, open from 18:45 every day until late. VietNamNet called it the city’s biggest Christmas centre. Tan Dinh Church was also decorated and drew many visitors taking photos, according to Tuoi Tre and VietNamNet.

A tip for a comfortable visit: if you can, go to see the lights on a weekday evening, when the area in front of the cathedral is less crowded. On the nights of 24 and 25 December, keep your plans simple and agree on a meeting point with your group. According to VOH, heavy rain fell on 24 December 2025 and left many streets wet, so it is worth carrying a light raincoat or a small umbrella. From Sil, check a map to decide whether to walk or book a ride-hailing car, depending on traffic.

New Year 2027: the countdown at Nguyen Hue Walking Street

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has approved a plan to hold a 4-day countdown from 28 to 31 December 2026 at Nguyen Hue Walking Street, on the section from Ton Duc Thang Street to Le Loi Street. This was reported by Thanh Nien, Sai Gon Giai Phong and Dan Tri on 9 November 2026.

This is an approved plan. The outlets have not yet published nightly performance times, the detailed programme or any road closure arrangements. Please check again closer to your travel dates.

A related programme is Say Hi 2027, a large concert along the Saigon River axis, planned from 19:00 to 23:30 on 26 December, with 27 artists. Its fireworks, lasting about 10 minutes, are planned to start at 23:20 along the Saigon riverside, in An Khanh Ward. According to Sai Gon Giai Phong, Say Hi takes place at several locations, including Nguyen Hue Walking Street. At Nguyen Hue, the programme lasts 30 minutes and is part of the 6th Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival, “Ho Do” 2026. All of this information is provisional.

A tip for groups or guests travelling with older relatives: arrive early, choose a time before the peak and agree on a meeting point. According to Sai Gon Giai Phong, the countdown series always draws large crowds of locals and visitors, so keep your movements simple and return to the hotel early if you need to.

Tet 2027 (Lunar New Year): the holiday calendar and choosing your arrival date

According to Notice 11483/TB-BNV of 9 October 2026 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, civil servants and public employees have 7 consecutive days off for Tet Dinh Mui, from Thursday 4 February 2027 (the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month) to the end of Wednesday 10 February 2027 (the fifth day of the first lunar month). Since the fifth day of Tet is 10 February 2027, the first day of Tet Dinh Mui falls on Saturday 6 February 2027. Employers may choose one of three Tet leave options.

Tet is also a holiday period in some Asian countries and territories, so it is best to settle your arrival date early. If your dates are flexible, consider arriving before Lunar New Year’s Eve or staying a few extra days after the first day of Tet, so your trip feels more relaxed.

As for sights, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has approved the concept design for the Nguyen Hue flower street for Tet Dinh Mui 2027, which has three themes. The area around the Ho Chi Minh statue features yellow apricot blossom as its main image, according to VietNamNet. The outlets have not yet published opening dates, closing dates or opening hours, so please check again closer to your trip.

A gentle reminder: before you plan your days, ask the Sil front desk about the opening hours of the places you intend to visit during Tet.

A suggested 3-day itinerary for the year-end holidays

Take the first day slowly. Check in at 14:00, rest for a while, then enjoy the onsen jacuzzi, sauna or KL Spa on the 6th floor of Block B, open from 12:00 to 22:00. In the evening, walk around Japan Town and have dinner near the hotel.

Spend the second day in the city centre. During the day, walk around the familiar sights. In the early evening, go to see the Christmas lights at Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon, then continue to Nguyen Hue Walking Street if you still have energy.

Keep the third day flexible according to your schedule. If you are staying on the nights of 28 to 31 December, you could spend the evening enjoying the countdown atmosphere. If you have an early flight, SILK Restaurant serves breakfast from 05:30, which makes it convenient to have a light meal before heading to the airport.

What to prepare before you travel

Book early for the nights around Christmas, for 28 to 31 December and for the Tet holiday from 4 to 10 February 2027. When you contact the hotel, let them know your arrival date, departure date, flight time and number of guests. Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 12:00. For large events such as the countdown or the flower street, check official information closer to your travel dates, as times and traffic arrangements may change.

Why Silverland Sil works as a Saigon New Year 2027 countdown hotel

Sil has 78 rooms and is located at 20-22-24 Thai Van Lung Street, in Japan Town. For a year-end or Tet trip, three things are worth weighing: a location that is convenient for walking, a space to unwind after a long day, and a clear way to book.

Sil offers an onsen jacuzzi, sauna, hydrotherapy and KL Spa, which suit a relaxing evening after a lot of walking. Full details on each facility, the room categories and how to book direct are in Where to Go in the Festive Season? Stay Near Japan Town and Choose Silverland Sil.

If you have already chosen your dates, book early for the nights of 28 to 31 December and for 4 to 10 February 2027, as these are the two periods most likely to be busy.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• Thanh Nien, 9 November 2026
• Sai Gon Giai Phong, 9 November 2026
• Dan Tri, countdown, 9 November 2026
• Dan Tri, Nguyen Hue flower street, 29 October 2026
• VietNamNet, 28 October 2026
• Ha Tinh Province Portal, Notice 11483/TB-BNV, 9 October 2026
• Luat Viet Nam, Tet 2027 holiday calendar, 13 October 2026
• Ministry of Manpower Singapore (MOM), public holidays 2027, 18 June 2026
• Business Today (Taiwan), Tet 2027 holiday calendar, 26 October 2026
• VOH, Warm Noel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, 25 December 2025
• Tuoi Tre, churches sparkling in the Christmas season, 18 December 2025
• VietNamNet, Ho Chi Minh City churches before Christmas, 23 December 2025