After the September 2 National Day holiday, workers in Vietnam could have another four consecutive days off in November to mark Vietnamese Culture Day on November 24.

Thousands of people packed the centers of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of September 2, gathering to celebrate and watch fireworks marking the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).

Metro Line 1, connecting Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien, in Ho Chi Minh City will increase train frequency, extend operating hours and offer free rides to all passengers on September 2 to mark Vietnam’s 81st National Day anniversary.

A VR experience in Da Nang will transport visitors back to Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945, when President Ho Chi Minh proclaimed Vietnam’s independence.

The 81st National Day anniversary of Vietnam (September 2, 1945–2026) has been celebrated with ceremonies held in Thailand, Japan, and Brazil.

Traffic on 15 North–South expressway sections surged nearly 60% at the start of the five-day National Day holiday, with more than 321,000 vehicle trips recorded on August 29, according to the Department for Roads of Vietnam.

Hanoi’s Five Gates Train is taking on a new look to mark the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, bringing the atmosphere of the country’s historic autumn back to life.

A series of cultural events will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s Doai Phuong commune to celebrate National Day (September 2).

Passengers will be able to travel free of charge on Hanoi’s subsidised bus network and two metro lines from August 29 to September 2 as the capital facilitates travel during the National Day holiday.

The tourism sector is gearing up for the five-day National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2.

A few hours from Hanoi, travelers can browse an early-morning fish market, unwind on a quiet beach or take to the skies above spectacular terraced rice fields.

Noi Bai International Airport expects more than 125,000 passengers on its busiest National Day holiday travel day, as Hanoi prepares for a five-day break and a sharp rise in air traffic.

The Vietnam Classical Music Association (VCMA) has announced that it will stage a concert in Hai Phong city on August 29 to celebrate the National Day (September 2) and Vietnam Music Day (September 3).

Hanoi Transportation Corporation plans to operate nearly 45,800 bus trips during the five-day National Day holiday while keeping reserve vehicles on standby to meet passenger demand expected to surge at bus stations and crowded transit hubs.

Hanoi will waive entrance fees to tourist attractions, historical sites and cultural facilities that normally charge admission on September 2, the National Day, under a decision by the municipal People's Committee.

Hanoi will stage 15-minute fireworks displays at five locations on the evening of Sept. 2, alongside a wide range of performances, exhibitions and cultural experiences for residents and visitors.

Vietnam’s five-day September 2 break is opening the door to longer getaways, though travelers remain cautious about booking holiday tours.

Da Nang is hosting cultural, sporting and tourism events from mid-August to early September to celebrate the August Revolution and National Day.

Ho Chi Minh City will stage fireworks at seven locations across the city from 9pm to 9.15pm on September 2, including three sites featuring both high- and low-altitude displays and four offering low-altitude shows.