ObservanceNotable
Hmong New Year
ປີໃໝ່ມົ້ງ
Details
- Country
Laos- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- December 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Normal Operations
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
Notes
Celebrated by Laos' significant Hmong minority after the rice harvest. Ball-throwing (pov pob) courtship games, traditional dress, music, and feasting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Hmong New Year a public holiday in Laos?
- Hmong New Year is a Observance in Laos, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Hmong New Year 2026?
- Hmong New Year 2026 falls on December 1, 2026.
- What is Hmong New Year called locally in Laos?
- Hmong New Year is locally known as "ປີໃໝ່ມົ້ງ" in Laos.