This Wednesday, November 11, is Remembrance Day. At 11 a.m., people across Canada will stop for two minutes of silence to honour the men and women who served, and the many who never came home. It’s a day for poppies, for ceremonies at the cenotaph, and for remembering.

It’s also a day when a lot of people in Thornhill are off work, out with family, and wondering what’s open. So here’s the short answer: Thien Vietnam is open on Remembrance Day, every weekend, and through the public holidays, with our regular hours of 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Promenade Shopping Centre.

Remembrance Day hours at Thien Vietnam

Day Date Hours
Remembrance Day Wednesday, November 11, 2026 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday Every week 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday Every week 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Public holidays Through the year 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Same kitchen, same menu, same prices as any other day. Dine in, call ahead for takeout, or order delivery to Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham.

Remembrance Day falls on a lunch-special day

Because November 11 lands on a Wednesday this year, our $12.95 weekly lunch specials are on. Each one comes with a pop:

  1. Grilled lemongrass pork chop on rice with a fried egg
  2. Classic beef pho, the same bowl that’s $18.95 the rest of the week
  3. BBQ chicken vermicelli with herbs, pickles, and peanut fish sauce

If you’re coming from the ceremony and want something warm, the pho is what we’d pour for you. The full details are in our weekly lunch specials post.

Why we stay open on weekends and holidays

We’re a family kitchen, and we’ve been running restaurants for more than twenty years, first in Saskatoon and now here in Thornhill. Over that time we’ve learned that the days other places close are often the days people need a good meal the most.

Holidays and weekends are when:

  • Families get together and nobody wants to cook for eight
  • Shift workers, nurses, and first responders are still on the job and need something quick and filling
  • Out-of-town visitors are staying with relatives in York Region
  • Students are home and craving a bowl of pho

Our regulars have told us, more than once, that knowing we’re open is half the reason they come. You shouldn’t have to look up our hours every long weekend. The answer is the same: we’re here.

What a quiet holiday looks like in our kitchen

The broth still starts early in the morning. Beef bones simmer for hours, the lemongrass marinade gets mixed by hand, and the rolls are wrapped fresh. A public holiday doesn’t change how we cook. It just means more tables of families and fewer quick solo lunches.

Planning a holiday meal? A few tips

Weekends and holidays are our busiest stretches, especially around dinner time. Here’s how to make it easy on yourself.

Book ahead for groups of five or more

Weekend evenings and holiday afternoons fill up. If you’re bringing a big group, contact us or call (905) 889-6688 and we’ll set a table aside.

Order a family dinner set

For a table of four or more, our family dinners are the best value on the menu. Dinner for Four is five dishes for $60.95. Dinner for Six is six dishes at $14.99 a person. Everything comes out to share, which is how a holiday meal should feel. See every set and price in our affordable Vietnamese food price list.

Call in your takeout early

If you’re hosting at home, phone your order in an hour or so ahead and pick it up at Promenade Shopping Centre. The price is the same as dining in. Holiday traffic on Bathurst and Centre can be slow, so our how to find us guide covers parking and the easiest entrance.

Coming up: the holiday season in Thornhill

Remembrance Day kicks off the long run toward the end of the year. Between now and the new year, we’ll be serving through the busy weekends of the holiday shopping season at the Promenade, plus the holiday days that follow.

If the mall changes its hours on a specific holiday, we’ll post the update on our news page and Google listing. When in doubt, give us a call.

Why pho is the right food for November

Ontario’s cold season is pho season. A hot bowl of beef broth with rice noodles, rare beef, and fresh basil is what we eat ourselves when the wind picks up. If you’ve never been sure which bowl to order, our guide to the best pho in Thornhill walks through each one. Prefer something spicy? Try the Bún Bò Huế or the Thai Tom Yum, both compared in our Vietnamese vs Thai noodle soup guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Thien Vietnam open on Remembrance Day 2026?

Yes. We’re open Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Promenade Shopping Centre in Thornhill, with the full menu and our $12.95 lunch specials.

Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Ontario?

No. Remembrance Day is a federal holiday, but it is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, so many businesses stay open. It is a statutory holiday in several other provinces.

Is Thien Vietnam open on weekends?

Yes, every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weekend evenings are busy, so we recommend calling ahead for groups.

Are you open on public holidays?

Yes, we stay open through public holidays with our regular hours. If Promenade Shopping Centre changes its hours for a particular holiday, we’ll post it on our news page. You can always call (905) 889-6688 to check.

Do the lunch specials run on holidays?

The $12.95 lunch specials run Monday to Wednesday. When a holiday falls on one of those days, like Remembrance Day this year, the specials are on.

Come Taste It in Thornhill

Whether you’re stopping in after a ceremony, feeding the family on a long weekend, or just need lunch on a Sunday, Thien Vietnam is open. We serve Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese classics daily at Promenade Shopping Centre, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery across Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Markham.

  • Open Remembrance Day, weekends, and public holidays
  • 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every day at Promenade Shopping Centre
  • $12.95 lunch specials on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11
  • Family dinners from $14.99 a person for holiday gatherings

See the full menu, learn more about our family, or contact us to reserve a table at (905) 889-6688.