Phu Quoc authorities on Jan. 9 confirmed that traders at Bach Dang Night Market, also known as Duong Dong, will be allowed to operate until Feb. 28, which falls on the 12th day of the first lunar month.

Many small traders have already prepared goods to serve customers during the upcoming Tet holiday, which begins on Feb. 17. To avoid disrupting their livelihoods, authorities said they will allow vendors to continue operating at the night market until after the holiday period.

In September 2015, the Phu Quoc District Department of Economy, now the Department of Economy, Infrastructure and Urban Affairs of Phu Quoc, signed a 10-year lease contract with Ngoi Sao Bien Tourism Company for the operation of Bach Dang pedestrian street and Phu Quoc night market.

The contract expired on Dec. 31, 2025.

The closure of the night market aims to tighten urban order management and restore unobstructed space for traffic.

The night market is famous as a nighttime entertainment and dining spot for tourists, boasting over 100 stalls.

While the southern and northern ends of the island have modern entertainment areas, Duong Dong Night Market is considered a favorite destination for exploring local life.

The market has received a 3.5/5 rating on Tripadvisor, a leading global travel website. Most reviews indicate minimal price gouging, but the overall experience is average, only worth staying for about 45 minutes.

Besides this night market, Phu Quoc also has several other night markets, including Grand World Night Market in the north of the island, Sonasea Bai Truong, and Vuifest Night Market in Sunset Town.

2025 was a booming year for the island with 8.1 million visitors including 1.8 million foreign arrivals.

The island expects to receive 8.5 million visitors this year, a 5% year-on-year increase.