Several banks have recently announced changes to their operating hours on August 21st (Thursday), 27th (Wednesday), and 29th (Friday) to align with traffic diversion plans for the 80th anniversary celebrations of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd in Hanoi.
Specifically, TPBank has informed that units located at 57 Ly Thuong Kiet and 6 branches within the traffic diversion area (TPBank Hanoi, West Hanoi, Doi Can, Ho Guom, TTKD Hoan Kiem, and Ba Dinh) will operate from 7 am to 4 pm. Over-the-counter transactions at these 7 units will conclude at 3 pm.
28 other units will halt cash transactions at 2 pm to ensure timely fund management. Branches outside the traffic diversion area will operate as usual.
The bank recommends that customers prioritize digital channels for convenience and advises staff to plan their commutes accordingly.
Similarly, VPBank has announced that to comply with the traffic diversion plans for the celebratory parade and march on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, they will adjust the operating hours of select branches and transaction offices in Hanoi on August 21st, 27th, and 29th. Details are as follows:
67 branches and transaction offices in Hanoi, falling within the restricted areas, will have altered operating hours:
– August 21st, 2025: Over-the-counter transactions will be suspended from 10:30 am onwards.
– August 27th and 29th, 2025: Over-the-counter transactions will be halted from 3:00 pm onwards.
Additionally, cash transactions at the counter will be restricted on these three days:
– Cash transactions will only be processed before 10:30 am at the Head Office Branch, VPBank Lang Ha, and VPBank Kinh Do.
– All other branches and transaction offices will not handle cash transactions.
VPBank also notes that during the anniversary celebrations, the operating hours of their branches and transaction offices may be subject to changes based on notifications from the anniversary celebration organizing committee. VPBank will keep customers informed of any updates.
Excluding the aforementioned three days, branches and transaction offices in the Hanoi area will operate as per the bank’s regular schedule.
To ensure uninterrupted financial transactions for customers, VPBank encourages the use of online banking services, such as the all-capable VPBank NEO digital banking platform, and transactions via their network of ATMs/CDMs, which can be conveniently accessed anytime, anywhere.
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