Army Day
ວັນສ້າງຕັ້ງກອງທັບປະຊາຊົນລາວ
Details
- Country
Laos- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- National Day
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- January 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Normal Operations
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Marks the founding of the Lao People's Army in 1949.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Army Day a public holiday in Laos?
- Yes, Army Day is an official public holiday in Laos. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Army Day 2026?
- Army Day 2026 falls on January 20, 2026.
- What is Army Day called locally in Laos?
- Army Day is locally known as "ວັນສ້າງຕັ້ງກອງທັບປະຊາຊົນລາວ" in Laos.
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