National Day of Vietnam is observed nationwide on September 2, commemorating the end of Japanese occupation and the country's independence from France in 1945. The holiday marks the moment when Hồ Chí Minh declared Vietnam an independent state following Japan's formal surrender on this date. Celebrations include military parades, solemn speeches, firework displays, and various festivities, with the largest event taking place at Ba Đình Square in Hanoi, where the Proclamation of Independence was announced. The day serves as a significant national holiday, reflecting Vietnam's historical struggle for sovereignty and its cultural pride.