Quick Facts
🇱🇦Laos
11–12 May 2026
Pre-Buddhist rain-making festival. Homemade rockets fired into the sky to encourage rain for rice planting. Wild…
Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) 2026
11–12 May 2026🇱🇦 LaosPublic Holiday
About Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)
Pre-Buddhist rain-making festival. Homemade rockets fired into the sky to encourage rain for rice planting. Wild celebrations with music, dancing, and parades.
Key Details
Date
11–12 May 2026
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Business Impact
Medium
Country
🇱🇦 Laos
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Plan Your Time Off
Long weekends near this holiday — maximize your days off.
ບຸນບັ້ງໄຟ
9–11 May 2026
3 days off
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) 2026?
- Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) 2026 is May 11, 2026 to May 12, 2026 in Laos.
- Is Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) a public holiday in Laos?
- Yes, Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) is an official public holiday in Laos. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- How many days is Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) 2026?
- Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) 2026 lasts 2 day(s), from May 11, 2026 to May 12, 2026.