Public HolidayHigh Significance
Boun Ok Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent)
ບຸນອອກພັນສາ
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Details
- Country
- 🇱🇦 Laos
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Medium Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices closed; boat racing festivals on the Mekong; beginning of wedding season drives event bookings; celebrations in Vientiane and Luang Prabang
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 1 month before
Notes
End of Buddhist Lent/Rain Retreat. Illuminated boat races on the Mekong River. Offerings to monks. Marks the beginning of the wedding and festival season.