Vietnam Independence Day commemorates September 2, 1945, when Hồ Chí Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Đình Square in Hanoi, proclaiming the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The declaration asserted independence from French colonial rule and became a founding moment of modern Vietnamese sovereignty.
Meaning
Vietnam Independence Day (Ngày Quốc Khánh) marks the Declaration of Independence by Hồ Chí Minh on September 2, 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Customs & Traditions
Celebrations include flag-raising ceremonies at Ba Đình Square, fireworks, military parades, and cultural events nationwide.
National day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.