Vietnam National Day

1. History

September 2nd, 1945 is an important landmark marking a major turning point of Vietnam. It was an establishment day of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and is also considered the National Independence Day of the current Socialist Republic of Vietnam. President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square, officially claiming the independence and sovereignty of Vietnam. The Declaration of Independence of Vietnam contains this important sentence: “All the peoples of the world are equal from birth, all peoples have the right to live, and to be happy and free.”


The Vietnamese flag is a constant reminder to succeeding generations of Vietnamese as to what their predecessors had to sacrifice and endure to secure an independent Vietnam - this is the reason why every house displays the national flag with such pride.


2. Things to Do on Vietnam National Day?

A series of activities will be held nationwide to celebrate Independence Day of Viet Nam (September 2).

One of the major ceremonies during the celebration will be the incense offerings at President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the Monument of Unknown Heroes on September 1 by top leaders and former leaders to commemorate the heroes who sacrificed their lives for national independence and reunification.


Visiting President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: This is an occasion for the Vietnamese people to show their pride, patriotism and love for Uncle Ho.


During this National Holiday, On every road, every street and even every alley right around Hanoi, the striking golden star against the red background of the Vietnamese flag is seen proudly perched from every house. As the Vietnamese will have a day off on September 2, a vast majority of people will come back to their hometown, leaving cosmopolitan cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh a little less crowded. Other tourist attractions, however, will be busier than usual as the native also goes on a holiday.


As a result, international visitors going to Vietnam during this time of the year can experience precious moments if you do your travel properly.



Visiting Vietnam in this period, you could see the streets and even every alley right around Hanoi or Halong city, the striking golden star against the red background of the Vietnamese flag is seen proudly perched from every house. Not only Vietnamese but Foreign visitors also feel elated at this event. To enable tourists to have more chances to attend such this holiday, HalongBayCruise.vn - The Best Tour Operators have celebrated this festival during your trips, and overnight Halong Bay Cruise is not an exception. Immersing yourself in the cheery vibe of this special Vietnam National Day is definitely a great way to get exposed to the culture of this S-shaped land.


3. Travel Tips

If you are traveling in Vietnam on Independence Day, you may realize that all government agencies and businesses are closed on September 2nd. International airports and all land checkpoints remain open. Book your hotel and tour a head of time and try to sort out your visa as visa will not be issued on this day.

As a large number of people will travel back to their home during Independence Day, public transports such as inter-provincial buses, national trains can become too crowded. As a result, we suggest that you choose a private car for the utmost convenience.

Most of the restaurants and shopping malls will still operate as usual, but street vendors may not. So if you find some interesting stalls to visit, remember to check whether they are open through the holiday. It’s better off having a local guide to help you with it.

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