Decree No. 141/B Regarding the Establishment of August 19 as National Day in the Gregorian Calendar

Decree No. 141/B stipulates that August 19 in the Gregorian calendar is to be observed as National Day of Vietnam to commemorate the August Revolution of 1945. This document shall take effect upon issuance and come into force.

Document No.141/B
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHuỳnh Thúc Kháng — Bộ trưởng
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued26/07/1946
Effective10/08/1946
In force from
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 141/B stipulates that August 19 in the Gregorian calendar is to be observed as National Day of Vietnam to commemorate the August Revolution of 1945. This document shall take effect upon issuance and come into force.

Scope of application

All citizens and organizations within the territory of Vietnam

Key points

  • August 19 in the Gregorian calendar is National Day of Vietnam (Article 1)
  • National Day is added to the list of official holidays pursuant to Decree No. 22-C of 1946 (Article 2)
  • Ministers of Ministries and Chairpersons of Administrative Committees of North, Central, and South have the responsibility to enforce this Decree (Article 3)
  • This Decree is issued by Chairman of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam Huỳnh Thúc Kháng
  • National Day commemorates the August Revolution of 1945

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Creating an official holiday to honor the revolutionary history and tradition of Vietnam
  • To raise awareness about the significance of the August Revolution in national history
  • May create a need for commemorative events, placing time pressure on local administrative authorities

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is National Day of Vietnam?

National Day of Vietnam is August 19 in the Gregorian calendar.

What does National Day signify?

National Day commemorates the August Revolution of 1945, marking the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Who issued this Decree?

Decree No. 141/B was issued by Chairman of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam Huỳnh Thúc Kháng.

Full text

DECREE

Establishing August 19 as National Day of Vietnam

CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Decree No. 22-C dated February 18, 1946 establishing official holidays,

At the proposal of the Minister of Interior Affairs,

After the Council of Ministers has reached an agreement,

ISSUES THE DECREE

Article 1

August 19 of the solar calendar, the day commemorating the August Revolution of 1945, shall henceforth be National Day of Vietnam.

Article 2

The "National Day of Vietnam" will be added to the list of official holidays established by Decree No. 22-C dated February 18, 1946.

Article 3

Ministers of all Ministries and Chairmen of Administrative Committees in the North, Central, and South shall be responsible for implementing this Decree.

 

Huynh Thuc Khang

(Signed)

 

 

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