Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City shine in red and yellow to celebrate Vietnam’s 50th reunification anniversary.

Vietnam’s cavalry unit completes an epic 2,000km journey south, ready for April 30 celebrations.

Hue’s schools and cafés have turned red with pride, celebrating 50 years of Vietnam’s reunification.

Ho Chi Minh City has officially announced 50 outstanding events and activities selected to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

On April 26, Ho Chi Minh City Police held a deployment ceremony to ensure security and order for the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Vietnam (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).

The second night of fireworks in the series of celebrations marking 50 years since the Liberation of the South and National Reunification illuminated the city’s sky at 9:30 PM on April 26.

On Vietnam’s Reunification Day, April 30, Ho Chi Minh City residents will enjoy free bus rides on 133 routes. Meanwhile, Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) will increase service frequency and extend operating hours.

On the evening of April 25, a grand parade rehearsal took place in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, marking a key milestone ahead of the official celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification on April 30.

In his newly-signed dispatch, the PM stressed that a wide range of important activities in celebration of this anniversary will be held across the nation, drawing the participation of foreign delegations and forces.

With Vietnam's April 30 – May 1 holiday approaching, travelers can still find rooms in Da Lat, but destinations like Mang Den and Sa Pa are nearly sold out.

Choosing to work during April 30 - May 1 holiday pays off, as many earn 3-4 times their usual wages.

Nearly 13,000 troops rehearse April 30 parade in downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Hanoi authorities have announced plans to stage fireworks displays on April 22 and April 27 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s national reunification.

From giant rose sculptures to ethnic parades, the Fansipan Rose Festival 2025 at Sun World Fansipan Legend transforms Sa Pa into a floral dreamland this Reunification Day holiday.

This year, public employees and workers across the country will receive a five-day break for the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labor Day (May 1) holidays, with a compensatory workday scheduled on Saturday.

Hanoi to organize a national celebration with parades and tributes for historic days.

Ho Chi Minh City residents gather downtown for a night of fireworks, 3D mapping, and art.

Vietnam will host foreign military delegations in a landmark parade marking 50 years of reunification.

Military formations from Laos and Cambodia will join Ho Chi Minh City's April 30 parade to mark 50 years of Vietnam’s reunification.

In recent days, many young people in Ho Chi Minh City have been flocking to vibrant alleys decorated with the red flag bearing a yellow star to take commemorative photos marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification.