Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet said Bulgaria holds a special place in Viet Nam’s development journey, having been among the first nations to establish diplomatic ties in 1950 and standing by the country during its challenging times.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on September 9 sent a congratulatory message to President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan (September 9, 1991–2026).

Vietnamese leaders have extended their greetings to leaders of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on the 78th anniversary of its National Day (September 9).

Leaders of Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Belarus, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Italy, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Ukraine have sent messages and letters of congratulations to Vietnamese Party and State leaders on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of Viet Nam’s National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).

If previous generations bravely fought for the right to determine the nation’s destiny, today’s generation carries the mission of building up internal strength so that the country can truly master its own future. National Day (September 2) is an occasion for us to look back on the arduous journey we have travelled and contemplate on the path ahead.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Belarus held a reception in Minsk on September 2 to mark the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945-2026), bringing together more than 300 guests.

On the occasion of the 81st anniversary of Viet Nam’s National Day (September 2, 1945–2026), leaders of India, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Brunei and Myanmar, as well as the United Nations, have sent messages and letters of congratulations to Vietnamese Party and State leaders.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela held a solemn reception at Viet Nam House in Caracas on September 2 to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (September 2, 1945–2026). Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My presided over the event.

An art programme entitled “Proud Viet Nam Moves Steadfastly Forward” was staged in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of September 2 to mark the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2026) and Viet Nam’s National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).

On September 2, a delegation from the Embassy of Laos in the Kingdom of Belgium, led by Ambassador Kingphokeo Phommahaxay, visited the Vietnamese Embassy to convey congratulations on the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (September 2, 1945–2026).

On the evening of September 2, an unprecedented moment in the history of the Vietnamese community in Western Australia was recorded as the image of the Vietnamese national flag was illuminated for the first time on two sides of Perth Town Hall — an iconic building in the heart of Perth, Western Australia.

Skies over Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City were illuminated with spectacular firework displays on the evening of September 2 to mark the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (1945–2026).

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on September 1 affirmed that the US values its flourishing partnership with Viet Nam, particularly the progress achieved under the two countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and shared commitment to peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region, in a statement marking Viet Nam’s National Day (September 2).

President of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man offered incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at House 67 in the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site within the President Palace complex in Ha Noi on the afternoon of September 2.

President Ho Chi Minh began writing his Testament on May 10, 1965. That year, at the age of 75—an age traditionally regarded as rare—his health had begun to decline. He considered this first draft of the Testament a top-secret document and entrusted it to his secretary Vu Ky for safekeeping.

In August 1945, the Vietnamese people rose up to secure the right to self-determination, driven by two sacred values: independence and freedom. Eighty-one years later, following 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), Viet Nam has traversed a protracted journey, from a centrally planned and subsidised economy to the aspiration of building a strong and prosperous nation.

Eighty-one years ago, on September 2, 1945, at historic Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh delivered the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam — now the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum and offered incense in commemoration of the late leader at House 67 in the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site within the Presidential Palace complex in Ha Noi on the morning of September 2.

A solemn flag-raising ceremony was held at the historic Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on the morning of September 2, where 81 years ago President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam, now the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

September 1 and 2, the peak of the four-day holiday marking the 81st anniversary of National Day, are highly anticipated by people across the country. From the capital Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City to the highlands, coastal areas, and the nation’s border regions, each locality has chosen its own way to celebrate, coming together to create a vibrant picture stretching across the country’s three regions.