The Vietnamese Embassy in France on August 31 held a ceremony to offer incense and flowers in memory of great President Ho Chi Minh to mark the 81st anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945-2026) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (September 2, 1945-2026).

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam has sent a congratulatory message to King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar on the occasion of the country’s 69th National Day (August 31, 1957 – 2026).

The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh hosted a ceremony in Dhaka on August 30 evening to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Viet Nam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2026).

The Vietnamese Embassy in Tanzania has held a ceremony in Dar es Salaam to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Viet Nam's National Day (September 2) and the 50th anniversary of Viet Nam-Ethiopia diplomatic relations (1976-2026), reaffirming commitment to strengthening ties with countries in East Africa.

The five-day National Day holiday has drawn a huge influx of visitors to the ancient town of Hoi An, now part of Da Nang. On the very first day of the holiday, every road and corner of the old town teemed with holidaymakers.

During the National Day holiday, many historical and revolutionary relics become destinations for large numbers of people and tourists. Trips to the origin not only help people better understand the nation's historical milestones but also contribute to fostering patriotism, pride, and a sense of appreciation for the value of independence and peace.

A number of major infrastructure, housing and industrial projects were launched or put into operation in cities and provinces across Viet Nam on August 29, as part of activities marking the 81st National Day (September 2).

National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man on August 29 presented Party-membership badges to veteran members in Ho Chi Minh City in recognition of their long-standing contributions to the revolutionary cause and the Party.

The Permanent Mission of Viet Nam to the United Nations (UN) in New York held a ceremony on August 28 to mark the 81st National Day of Viet Nam (September 2, 1945-2026) and the 81st anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnamese diplomatic sector.

The Ha Noi Railway One Member Limited Liability Company (Ha Noi Metro) is waiving all fares for passengers on its two metro lines: the Cat Linh–Ha Dong line (Line 2A) and the elevated section of the Nhon–Cau Giay line (Line 3.1).

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam delivered a speech at a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Viet Nam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 –2026) at the Ho Guom Opera House in Ha Noi on August 28.

Viet Nam’s 81st National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2026) was celebrated in Sydney on August 26, spotlighting the country’s transformation after four decades of Doi moi (Renewal) and the growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Viet Nam and Australia, and underscoring the role of people-to-people ties in shaping future cooperation.

This year’s National Day holiday will last five days (from August 29 to September 2), and a large number of passengers are expected to travel through Noi Bai International Airport, with passenger traffic at the airport expected to surge at certain times.

Ha Noi City will offer free admission to scenic attractions, historical sites and cultural facilities that normally charge entrance fees across the city on National Day, September 2.

From August 29 to September 30, the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong Commune, Ha Noi, will host a series of programmes to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (September 2, 1945–2026).

On the afternoon of August 20, at a press conference on socio-economic issues in Ho Chi Minh City, a representative of the Department of Culture and Sports provided information on the organisation of activities to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2026) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (September 2, 1945–2026).

On August 20, the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia held an event in Phnom Penh to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Viet Nam’s National Day (2 September 1945-2 September 2026) with the attendance of more than 500 guests.

The programme contributed to educating younger generations about their responsibility to preserve and build on the achievements of the revolution, while fostering a spirit of enthusiasm and patriotic emulation and encouraging officials, Party members and people from all walks of life to harness the strength of great national unity to join hands in building and firmly safeguarding the nation.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam on August 15 sent a letter of congratulations to President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung on the occasion of the RoK’s 81st National Day (August 15, 1945–2026).

A gathering marking the 159th anniversary of Canada's National Day was held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 30, reaffirming the shared commitment to strengthening friendship and expanding people-to-people exchanges between Ho Chi Minh City and Canada, laying a stronger foundation for bilateral cooperation.