The National Day of Vietnam is on the 2 September (National Day, declaration of independence from France and Japan 1945). This took place in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square, where Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s founding father, read the Declaration of Independence. The National Day in Vietnam if the 2 September falls on a Friday then expect everything to slow until the Monday. Hanoi is normally empty during the National Day celebrations.
National Day of Vietnam
The history of Vietnam is extensive. Normally in Vietnam many visit family during this time. The airports are very busy during this time and the beaches are full. Try and do any of your business or travel well before the National Day of Vietnam. There is also a Thai Embassy in Vietnam located in Hanoi and a British Embassy in Vietnam also located in Hanoi. The Canadian Embassy in Vietnam is also listed. See the links for the locations of these Embassies in Vietnam.
You will also note that the anniversary of the death of Ho Chi Minh. Being Vietnam’s founding father, which is observed on September 2nd each year. This day is also celebrated as Vietnam’s National Day. There are also other holidays in Vietnam which celebrates Vietnamese heros. The anniversary of the death of Vietnamese scholar and politician Nguyen Trai on the 20th October. You will also note that the birthday of Vietnamese poet and national hero Nguyen Du on the 15th January. finally there is also the anniversary of the death of Vietnamese military leader and national hero Vo Nguyen Giap on the 4th October. Likewise see the National Day of Palau.
Public Holidays in Vietnam
Vietnam has a number of public holidays throughout the year, including:
- New Year’s Day (January 1st)
- Vietnamese New Year (Tet) – 3-day holiday in late January or early February based on lunar cycles
- Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day (10th day of the third lunar month) – to honor the country’s founders
- Reunification Day (April 30th) – end of the Vietnam War and reunification of North / South Vietnam in 1975
- International Labor Day (May 1st)
- National Day (September 2nd) – the country’s declaration of independence from France in 1945
In addition to these major public holidays, there are also several other commemorative days. See also other list of National Days in Asia. These include the National Day in Thailand or the National Day in Sri Lanka as well.
