An event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2) of Vietnam, the diplomatic sector’s Traditional Day (August 28), and the People’s Public Security force (August 19) took place in Washington DC, the US, on August 23 (local time).

The 2025 Amnesty Advisory Council met on August 25 to review and endorse the list of inmates recommended for early release by the State President on the occasion of the 80th National Day (September 2, 1945–2025).

This year’s National Day (September 2) holiday is expected to bring a record number of domestic and international tourists to Hanoi, where visitors can explore not only historic landmarks and cultural sites but also the captial city’s rich culinary heritage.

The four-day upcoming National Day holiday is expected to draw crowds nationwide, with southern localities stepping up facilities, services, staffing, and safety measures to welcome visitors.

VOV.VN - The International Police Volleyball Tournament 2025 is set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from August 26 to 30 to celebrate 80 years of National Day (September 2) and the Vietnam People's Public Security Forces (August 19).

VOV.VN - A large number of Vietnamese expats gathered at the historic Bratislava Castle in Slovakia’s capital on August 24 for an Ao Dai (traditional long dress) parade to celebrate Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2).

A cultural event titled “Vietnam Art Parade” was held in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur on August 24 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025) and the 68th anniversary of Malaysia’s National Day (August 31, 1957 – 2025).

A vibrant programme of cultural and artistic activities will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong commune, Hanoi, from August 30 to September 2 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - Approximately 40,000 participants from military formations, civilian groups, and ceremonial units took part in the second full-scale rehearsal at Ba Đình Square, Hanoi, on the evening of August 24 in the leadup to the National Day parade on September 2.

VOV.VN - Despite alternating sunshine and rain on August 24, thousands of residents packed pavements along major streets of Hanoi, where the parade units are to pass, to watch the second full rehearsal of the military parade and civic march celebrating the 80th National Day.