Vietnam marks National Day holiday with transport and infrastructure updates

National Day holiday Vietnam tourism public transport traffic congestion infrastructure projects

Vietnam is experiencing significant activity across various sectors during the 2026 National Day holiday period. In Hanoi, authorities have implemented free travel on 128 bus routes and two metro lines (2A Cat Linh – Ha Dong and 3.1 Nhon – Ga Hanoi) from August 29 to September 2 to facilitate public movement. Additionally, the city is distributing 45,000 gift sets to visitors at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Transportation hubs are seeing high volumes. Nội Bài International Airport served approximately 115,000 passengers and 701 flights on the first day of the holiday. While many urban areas in Hanoi remain stable, major gateways in Ho Chi Minh City and highways in Dong Nai, such as the TP. HCM - Long Thành - Dầu Giây expressway, have reported localized congestion due to the surge in travelers.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the holiday coincides with the inauguration and commencement of 11 key infrastructure projects, including the expansion of National Highway 13 and National Highway 1, with total investments exceeding 181,000 billion VND. Meanwhile, the tourism and retail sectors are seeing increased demand, with businesses in Hà Tĩnh and Quảng Ninh offering various promotions and travel packages to attract holidaymakers.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Metro Line 1 will offer free fares on September 2, 2026.
[● 4 SOURCES] Hanoi Metro is providing free travel on the Cat Linh-Ha Dong and Nhon-Ga Hanoi metro lines for five days during the National Day holiday. doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · thuonghieusanpham.vn · genk.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Hanoi is inaugurating and commencing 17 key projects with a total investment of approximately 397,018 billion VND.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ho Chi Minh City is increasing bus trips and extending Metro Line 1 operating hours for the National Day holiday.
[● 4 SOURCES] The free metro service applies from August 29 to September 2, 2026. doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · thuonghieusanpham.vn · genk.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The 17 selected projects include 11 inaugurations and 6 new construction starts.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sun Group is investing over 30,000 billion VND to renovate and develop the West Lake area in Hanoi. kienthuc.net.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] A social housing project in Minh Xuan ward, Tuyen Quang, with an investment of over 670 billion VND, has commenced construction. nhandan.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Total passenger volume at Nội Bài Airport for the holiday period (August 29 to September 2) is expected to reach 531,643, a 22% increase year-on-year. anninhthudo.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ho Chi Minh City is providing free fares on 134 bus routes, with the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line also offering free service on September 2.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ho Chi Minh City inaugurated and commenced 11 key projects with a total investment exceeding 181,000 billion VND. mekongasean.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Hanoi Metro is providing free travel on the 2A Cat Linh – Ha Dong and 3.1 Nhon – Ga Hanoi lines from August 29 to September 2, 2026. doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · thuonghieusanpham.vn · genk.vn