Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said the Politburo had approved the policy, instructing ministries, banks and local authorities to deliver the gifts either by transfer or in cash before the holiday.

People gather to watch the rehearsal of the 80th National Day parade in Hanoi, Vietnam, Aug. 27, 2025.

The Ministry of Finance has been ordered to secure funding, while the State Bank of Vietnam is working with commercial banks to guarantee smooth transactions and cash availability so that no citizen is overlooked or paid twice.

Authorities stressed that the distribution must be completed quickly, with funds prepared by Aug. 29. Police and local People’s Committees have been tasked with reviewing and verifying recipients nationwide to ensure payments reach all households.

The initiative is part of wider celebrations marking 80 years since the 1945 August Revolution, which brought independence after nearly a century of colonial and imperial rule.

On Sept. 2 that year, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

This year’s anniversary will feature one of the largest parades in decades, with six major formations: a traditional torch relay, ceremonial cannon fire, an Air Force flyover, military and civilian marches, background ceremonial units, and a finale of mass displays forming patterns and words.

The parade itself will involve more than 40 armed forces blocs, including military, police and an international contingent. Military vehicles, naval units, specialized police formations, and cultural and sporting groups will also take part, alongside thousands of civilians. The background will be filled by 11 army units, 7 police blocs and honor guards at the grandstand.

Ha Noi to distribute cakes and water to people watching parade marking National Day

Ha Noi will prioritise front-row positions for war veterans, the elderly, women, and children to watch the parade; and will provide drinking water, rations, and instant cakes to serve citizens and tourists attending the activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day in the capital.

 

Russian troops land in Hanoi for Vietnam's 80th National Day parade

A Russian military delegation landed at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi on Wednesday to join rehearsals for Vietnam's National Day celebrations, one of the country's largest and most symbolic parades in decades.

Fourth full-dress joint rehearsal held in preparation for National Day parade

The parade and march featured nearly 16,000 officers and soldiers and various modern weapons and equipment, including many products researched and manufactured by Vietnam’s defence industry, such as missiles, infantry fighting vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and radar systems.

 

Men walk 1,700 km from HCMC to Hanoi for National Day parade

After walking for 68 days from HCMC’s Independence Palace, Tu and Duy are determined to make it to Hanoi for the National Day parade on Sept. 2.

Hanoi to close numerous roads for 80th National Day parade, rehearsals

Hanoi police have announced extensive road closures and traffic restrictions in the city center and surrounding areas in preparation for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day celebrations on Sept. 2.

Schedule of grand parade and march marking 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day

The parade and march in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day will take place at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, on the morning of September 2, 2025.