Public Holidays in Vietnam
◎ indicates a movable holiday whose date changes every year.
◎ indicates a movable holiday whose date changes every year.
The national flag of Vietnam is known as the "Red Flag with a Gold Star." Reflecting its socialist nature, it features a large yellow star centered on a red background. The red symbolizes the blood spilled during the revolution. The five points of the star represent workers, peasants, soldiers, youth, and intellectuals. It was adopted as the flag of North Vietnam (Democratic Republic of Vietnam) in 1955 and became the national flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam following the reunification of North and South in 1976.

The national anthem of Vietnam is "Tien Quan Ca" (Army Marching Song).
The essence of the lyrics is: "Our flag, red with the blood of victory, bears the spirit of the country. The guns rumble. Hurry to the battlefield for the sake of the people."