About Vietnam National Day (Quốc khánh)
Vietnam National Day — Quốc khánh — falls on September 2 every year, commemorating President Hồ Chí Minh's reading of the Declaration of Independence at Ba Đình Square, Hanoi, on September 2, 1945. The live countdown above shows exactly how long until the flags line every street again.
It is Vietnam's biggest national celebration: a public holiday marked by parades and flag-raising ceremonies in Hanoi, fireworks over Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the Saigon River, and red-and-gold flags on every house from north to south. Most Vietnamese enjoy a multi-day holiday, making it one of the year's busiest travel periods.
Because the date is fixed, Quốc khánh always lands on September 2, with the government often adding adjoining days to create a longer break and bridge any nearby weekend. Milestone years draw the grandest parades — the 2025 edition marked the 80th anniversary with a major military and civil procession through Hanoi. The countdown above shows exactly how many days, hours and minutes remain — add it to your own page to follow the build-up to the next National Day.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Wednesday, September 2, 2026next |
| 2027 | Thursday, September 2, 2027 |
| 2028 | Saturday, September 2, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, September 2, 2029 |
| 2030 | Monday, September 2, 2030 |
FAQ
When is Vietnam National Day?
September 2 every year — the anniversary of Vietnam's 1945 Declaration of Independence at Ba Đình Square, Hanoi.
Is September 2 a public holiday in Vietnam?
Yes — it is a national public holiday, typically extended to two or more days off.
How is Quốc khánh celebrated?
Flag-raising ceremonies, parades in major anniversary years, fireworks in big cities, and family trips during the holiday break.
Why is September 2 significant in Vietnam?
On that day in 1945, Hồ Chí Minh read the Declaration of Independence in Hanoi's Ba Đình Square, proclaiming the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and ending colonial rule — the founding moment the holiday commemorates.