Shopping paradises on September 2nd
HCMC –Vietnam National day, 2nd September, is not only a great vacation for relaxation, family gathering, travel but also for our ultimate passion, shopping.
Vietnam National Day, celebrated on 2nd September, is not just a time for relaxation, family gatherings, and travel but also a perfect opportunity for shopping. In 2025, numerous promotional programs are being launched across Ho Chi Minh City by various department stores, supermarkets, and retailers, offering a wide array of products at unbeatable prices.
For those in search of trendy fashion, premium cosmetics, and exquisite jewelry, Diamond Plaza should be on your itinerary. From now until September 4th, shoppers can receive a complimentary VND 100,000 Diamond gift voucher with a minimum purchase of VND 1,000,000. Alternatively, the Parkson chain, including locations like Parkson Flemington, is offering discounts of up to 50% on various products. Additionally, privileged customers can earn triple points or a VND 100,000 Parkson Gift Voucher for each VND 1,500,000 spent. Meanwhile, the Saigon Tax Trade Center is running a sweepstake program with amazing prizes such as Vespa scooters, 40-inch Samsung LCD LED TVs, Canon cameras, and other valuable items, available for invoices over VND 400,000. Shoppers can also expect to take home smaller gifts as well.
Grand sales at major supermarket chains like Maximark, BigC, SaiGon Coop Mart, and Lotte Mart will certainly appeal to household shoppers. You can find incredible discounts ranging from 10% to 50% on fresh produce, clothing, and home appliances. Furthermore, shoppers who spend VND 300,000 at Lotte Mart will receive a stylish handbag as part of the celebration for the opening of the 200th Lotte Mart worldwide.
The electronics sector is also getting in on the action, with stores like Cho Lon offering high-quality electrical appliances at remarkable prices: VND 9,000, VND 29,000, VND 79,000, VND 499,000, and VND 699,000, among others. Additionally, Thien Hoa is running a “Discount Month” promotion covering over 500,000 products. Following the successful “Panasonic Golden Week,” Nguyen Kim Supermarket will kick off another exciting Golden Week from September 3rd to September 11th, 2025, featuring an extended guarantee period, a one-week trial for select items, and discounts on all Toshiba products.
With such fantastic shopping opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City, it's a wonderful time to indulge in a shopping spree, wouldn't you agree?

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