Public HolidayHigh Significance
Boun Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent begins)
ບຸນເຂົ້າພັນສາ
ວັນເສົາ, 25 ກໍລະກົດ 2026
Details
- Country
- 🇱🇦 Laos
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Medium Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices closed; temple ceremonies nationwide; traditionally no weddings or celebrations during Buddhist Lent
- 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.