Ho Chi Minh City streets were alive with festive energy as residents enjoyed the sunny weather and vibrant National Day decorations, turning the city into a sea of red flags and joyful gatherings.

Several roads in downtown HCM City will be closed to traffic from 6pm to 11pm on September 2 for the National Day fireworks show, according to the Department of Transport.

Across Vietnam, from bustling cities to remote villages and islands, the red and gold of the national flag flies high in celebration of the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, stirring pride and patriotism among the people.

Amid rising airfares, many travelers are shifting to train to travel in the coming National Day holiday, according to Bui Thanh Tu - Marketing Director of BestPrice Travel Company.

Vietnamese airlines are bracing for a surge in air travel during the upcoming National Day (September 2) holidays, with flight schedules expanding to accommodate the rush.

 A host of cultural celebrations and sporting events are being organised throughout Vietnam in celebration of the 69 th anniversary of National Day (September 2).

 Streets and parks in HCM City will be alive with festivities in celebration of National Day which falls on September 2.