In 2025 Vietnam marked the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, which began with the uprising in Hanoi on 19 August 1945, and of National Day, 2 September 1945, when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square. These events founded the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. National Day on 2 September is a public holiday celebrated across the country each year.
Key dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 19 August 1945 | Uprising seizes power in Hanoi |
| 23 August 1945 | Uprising in Hue |
| 25 August 1945 | Uprising in Saigon |
| 2 September 1945 | Declaration of Independence read at Ba Dinh Square |
| 2 September 2025 | 80th anniversary celebrations |
The August Revolution
In August 1945, under the leadership of the Viet Minh and President Ho Chi Minh, people across Vietnam rose up and took power in about two weeks, ending colonial rule and the Japanese occupation.
National Day, 2 September
On 2 September 1945 at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
The 80th anniversary
Commemorations in 2025 included a national parade in Hanoi, exhibitions of historical documents and photographs, cultural performances, and volunteer and gift-giving activities for families of those who served the nation.
Frequently asked questions
When is Vietnam’s National Day?
2 September each year, marking the Declaration of Independence in 1945.
What was the August Revolution?
The nationwide uprising of August 1945 in which Vietnamese forces took power, leading to independence.
Where was the Declaration of Independence read?
At Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, on 2 September 1945.
ACM Beverage, a Vietnamese beverage manufacturer, joins the country in honouring this milestone.
