These days, across the country, flags and flowers are adorning streets, as people eagerly celebrate the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day on September 2. In many provinces and cities, a wide range of distinctive cultural, artistic and experiential activities are being held, creating a joyful atmosphere and contributing to bringing traditional cultural values closer to residents and visitors.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered ministries, agencies and local authorities to strengthen measures to ensure national security, public order and social safety during the National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2.

This year’s National Day holiday lasts four days, with a sharp rise in travel demand. The capital Ha Noi, with numerous activities marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2), has drawn large numbers of visitors. Many people have returned to visit the capital while combining their trips with tours to other destinations in the northern region.

Ha Noi is at the centre of a series of activities marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – August 19, 2025), the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025), and the 71st anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation (October 10, 1954 – October 10, 2025).

The Prime Minister signed Official Telegram No. 139/CD-TTg on August 21, requesting ministries, sectors, and localities to strengthen measures to ensure security and public order during the National Day (September 2) holiday.

Thousands of people flocked to the headquarters of Nhan Dan Newspaper in Ha Noi on the morning of August 2 to queue for tickets to the ‘Homeland in Our Hearts’ concert.

Ha Noi has become the most searched destination by Vietnamese travellers for the upcoming National Day holiday, jumping from seventh place last year to first place this year.

Ha Noi’s tourism sector has introduced a range of new tourism products and programmes to boost demand and attract both domestic and international visitors head of the National Day holiday (September 2).

Around 3 million tourists were recorded during the National Day holidays from September 1-4, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) announced on September 5.

Many amusement parks and entertainment areas in Hanoi were overloaded during the National Day holiday, which lasted from September 1-4, which was a good sign for the recovery of the tourism sector.