Hanoi Announces Road Closures Ahead of National Day Parade

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Hanoi authorities have announced extensive road closures, partial bans, and traffic restrictions from August 21 to September 2, 2025, to facilitate parades, rehearsals, and celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).

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In Hanoi, celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day will feature a grand ceremony, military parade, and march beginning at 6:30 a.m. on September 2 at Ba Dinh Square, proceeding through several central streets.

According to the Ministry of National Defense, the event will involve around 30,000 participants, excluding parade and marching contingents. The capital will also host fireworks displays at five locations on the evening of September 2: Hoan Kiem Lake, Thong Nhat Park, Van Quan Lake, My Dinh National Stadium, and West Lake.

Key road closure schedule in Hanoi

To ensure security for preparation activities leading to the main celebration day, Hanoi will implement a full ban in designated streets during specific timeframes:

  • Aug 21, 11:30– Aug 22, 03:00
  • Aug 24, 17:00 – Aug 25, 03:00
  • Aug 27, 17:00 – Aug 28, 03:00
  • Aug 29, 18:00 – Aug 30, 15:00
  • Sep 1, 18:00 – Sep 2, 15:00 (main parade day)

Roads under traffic restrictions

Category

Locations/Streets

Restriction

Streets under full vehicle ban
  • Core routes: Hoang Hoa Tham, Thuy Khue (from Hung Vuong to Van Cao), Mai Xuan Thuong, Quan Thanh, Phan Dinh Phung, Hung Vuong, Thanh Nien, Hoang Van Thu, Doc Lap, Dien Bien Phu, Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Chua Mot Cot, Le Hong Phong, Ong Ich Khiem, Ngoc Ha, Bac Son, Ton That Dam, Nguyen Canh Chan, Hoang Dieu, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Chu Van An, Ton Duc Thang, Cat Linh, Trinh Hoai Duc, Hang Chao, Tran Phu, Son Tay.
  • Extended areas – Group 1: Kim Ma, Lieu Giai, Van Cao, Nghi Tam, Yen Phu, Cua Bac, Doi Can, Doc La-Pho, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Le Duan, Tran Nhan Tong (from Le Duan to Quang Trung), Trang Thi, Hang Khay, Trang Tien, Co Tan, Phan Chu Trinh (from Hai Ba Trung to Trang Tien), Le Thanh Tong, Tong Dan (from Ly Dao Thanh to Trang Tien), Tran Quang Khai.
  • Extended areas – Group 2: Tran Khanh Du, Quang Trung (from Ly Thuong Kiet to Trang Thi), Ly Thai To, Nguyen Huu Huan, Ngo Quyen (from the State Bank of Vietnam’s square to Trang Tien), Giang Vo, Lang Ha, Lang (from Lang Ha to Tran Duy Hung).

Full ban on all vehicles, except official vehicles with permits and those serving the ceremony.

Temporary bans

Inside Ring Road I
  • All vehicles banned and no parking allowed; and
  • Exemptions for priority vehicles, buses, garbage collection, and emergency response.

Between Ring Road I and II
  • Ban on trucks ≥1.5 tons and passenger cars with ≥16 seats; and
  • Exemptions for priority vehicles, buses, garbage collection, and emergency response.

Restricted traffic

Between Ring Road II and III

Only allow passenger transport vehicles <16 seats, private cars, and motorbikes.

Outbound routes from Ring Road III: National Highway 32, Cau Dien, Ho Tung Mau, Le Duc Tho, Le Quang Dao, Thang Long Boulevard, Lang Van hoa Road, National Highway 21A, Ho Chi Minh Road, National Highway 6, Quang Trung, Tran Phu, Nguyen Trai, Provincial Road 419, Provincial Road 429, Vo Nguyen Giap, National Highway 18.
  • Partial restrictions; and
  • Exemptions for buses, sanitation, and emergency vehicles.

Hanoi police urge public transport use during National Day celebrations

Hanoi’s police have advised residents and visitors from other provinces attending the National Day anniversary events to prioritize public transport, particularly passenger buses and the city’s metro system, including:

  • Metro Line 2A (Cat Linh – Ha Dong): running from Yen Nghia Station (Ha Dong Ward) to Cat Linh Station (O Cho Dua Ward); and
  • Metro Line 3 (Nhon – Hanoi Station): operating from Nhon Station (Tay Tuu Ward) to Cau Giay Station (Giang Vo Ward).
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Participants are also encouraged to walk along certain streets in Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem, Cua Nam, Hai Ba Trung, Giang Vo, and Ngoc Ha wards, as well as around Ba Dinh Square.

Authorities emphasized that people should follow the directions of security forces, remain on sidewalks, and avoid crowding or spilling onto the streets, which could disrupt marching formations, parades, and ceremonial processions.

Diplomatic missions in Hanoi implement office closure

Vietnam’s National Day holidays this year will run from August 30 to September 2. Civil servants and public employees will get a four-day break, starting Saturday, August 30, and ending Tuesday, September 2, which combines two official holidays with the regular weekend.

Many embassies in Hanoi have announced office closures due to road and traffic restrictions for National Day preparations on August 21. Since the same security measures will be in place in the coming days, there will likely be more notices about office closures from diplomatic missions in Hanoi leading up to the main parade day. Those who need consular support should watch for updates from their embassies, which can be easily found on social media and their official websites.

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