Public HolidayMajor
Boun Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent begins)
ບຸນເຂົ້າພັນສາ
Details
- Country
Laos- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- July 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Reduced Operations
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 1 month before
Notes
Beginning of the three-month Buddhist Rain Retreat. Monks remain in temples. Candle processions and offerings at temples. Many Lao men temporarily ordain.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Boun Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent begins) a public holiday in Laos?
- Yes, Boun Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent begins) is an official public holiday in Laos. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Boun Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent begins) 2026?
- Boun Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent begins) 2026 falls on July 25, 2026.
- What is Boun Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent begins) called locally in Laos?
- Boun Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent begins) is locally known as "ບຸນເຂົ້າພັນສາ" in Laos.