This year’s four-day National Day holiday, to be marked by a large-scale parade in Hanoi to celebrate the 80th anniversary of national independence, offers a golden opportunity for domestic tourism to thrive.

VOV.VN - Online travel platform Agoda has unveiled the five most searched destinations for Vietnam’s upcoming National Day holiday, with Hanoi witnessing an impressive 44-fold surge in search volume compared to the same period last year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a dispatch setting out detailed plans for a series of ground-breaking and inauguration ceremonies for major national projects, along with a large-scale exhibition highlighting Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements in celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 officially opened at the Vietnam Buddhist University II in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, attracting the participation of more than 2,700 delegates from 85 countries and territories worldwide.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Dien Bien is set to hold the "Tinh Hoa Tay Bac" (Essence of the Northwest) Festival in Dien Bien Phu city during the National Day holiday (September 2), with the participation of various provinces and cities in Vietnam, as well as international artistic troupes.

VOV.VN - On the morning of May 5, at the Presidential Palace, President Luong Cuong chaired a welcome ceremony for his Sri Lankan counterpart Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, who is on a State visit to Vietnam and attending the United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations from May 4–6.

VOV.VN - The Central Culture Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha solemnly opened the Buddhist Cultural Festival on May 3 at Lang Le Park in Binh Chanh district, Ho Chi Minh City. as part of the 2025 United Nations Day of Vesak.

The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations (Vesak 2025), scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6-8, emphasises the role of Buddhist principles in promoting peace and sustainable development globally, heard a press conference held by Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)'s Executive Council in Hanoi on April 22.

The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6-8 will feature a wide range of cultural, spiritual, and academic activities, according to Most Venerable Thich Duc Thien, vice president and general secretary of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s Executive Council.

The International Council for the Day of Vesak (ICDV) and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) convened their second meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on February 26 to discuss preparations for the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 (UNDV).