Accordingly, the city will organize an exhibition commemorating the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945-August 19, 2026) and National Day on September 2 at three locations: Dong Khoi Street (Chi Lang Park; the section from Nguyen Du Street to Le Thanh Ton Street, Sai Gon Ward); Nguyen Du Street Park, Thu Dau Mot Ward; and the Traditional Revolutionary House (No. 1 Ba Cu Street, Vung Tau Ward).

Banners marking the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2 are displayed at central locations across the city. (Photo: Manh Thang/tphcm.chinhphu.vn)

The city will also hold wreath-laying ceremonies at cemeteries across the city, as well as incense- and flower-offering ceremonies in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh and President Ton Duc Thang.

As part of the cultural and artistic activities, Ho Chi Minh City will organize an artistic program commemorating the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945-August 19, 2026) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945-September 2, 2026) at three locations: the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street area (at the intersection with Huynh Thuc Khang Street), Sai Gon Ward; the outdoor stage at New City Central Park, Binh Duong Ward; and Ba Ria Square Park, Ba Ria Ward.

To commemorate the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, the city will hold an artistic fireworks display from 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at seven locations. Three of these will feature high-altitude fireworks combined with low-altitude fireworks: the area at the entrance to the Saigon River Tunnel, An Khanh Ward; the New City Center area, Binh Duong Ward; and Tam Thang Tower Square, Vung Tau Ward.

In addition, four locations will feature low-altitude fireworks: Ba Ria Square Park, Ba Ria Ward; Dam Sen Cultural Park, Binh Thoi Ward; Saigon Marina IFC Tower, Sai Gon Ward; and Kim Long Villa Area (Rach Dia Bridge), Nha Be Commune.

The city will also coordinate the organization of a documentary and photographic exhibition at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street (Nguyen Van Binh Street, Sai Gon Ward); work with the Department of Foreign Affairs to host a reception for members of the diplomatic corps and international organizations in the city to mark the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; and organize physical education and sports activities to celebrate Children's Olympic Day and summer sports activities across Ho Chi Minh City.

In addition, many localities and organizations will hold various activities, including the “Save Turtles Run 2026” in Con Dao Special Administrative Region and the VnExpress Vung Tau International Half Marathon Herbalife Cup 2026.

Hue and Da Nang Offer Free Admission at Numerous Attractions for National Day On the occasion of Vietnam's National Day on September 2, residents and visitors to Hue and Da Nang will be able to explore historical and cultural sites free of charge, enjoy the Hue international music festival, and take part in a wide range of cultural, artistic and experiential tourism activities in Da Nang.

Vietnamese Community in Bangkok Celebrates National Day, 50 Years of Ties Recently, the Association of Thai people of Vietnamese origin in Bangkok and surrounding areas held a ceremony on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945-September 2, 2026) and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976-August 6, 2026).