ObservanceMajor
Boun Suang Heua (Boat Racing Festival)
ບຸນຊ່ວງເຮືອ
Details
- Country
Laos- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- October 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Reduced Operations
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 1 month before
Notes
Held the day after Ok Phansa. Spectacular longboat races on the Mekong River, especially in Vientiane. Major tourist attraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Boun Suang Heua (Boat Racing Festival) a public holiday in Laos?
- Boun Suang Heua (Boat Racing Festival) is a Observance in Laos, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Boun Suang Heua (Boat Racing Festival) 2026?
- Boun Suang Heua (Boat Racing Festival) 2026 falls on October 23, 2026.
- What is Boun Suang Heua (Boat Racing Festival) called locally in Laos?
- Boun Suang Heua (Boat Racing Festival) is locally known as "ບຸນຊ່ວງເຮືອ" in Laos.