Public HolidayHighest Significance
Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year)
ບຸນປີໃໝ່ລາວ
الثلاثاء، ١٤ أبريل ٢٠٢٦ – الخميس، ١٦ أبريل ٢٠٢٦
Details
- Country
- 🇱🇦 Laos
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- High Impact
- Impact Description
- All government offices, banks, and businesses closed for 3+ days; water celebrations shut down normal activities nationwide; Luang Prabang sees massive tourist influx; logistics fully disrupted; plan nothing during this period
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 3 months before
Notes
The biggest and most joyous Lao holiday. Three-day Water Festival marking the traditional New Year. Water splashing, sand stupas at temples, baci ceremonies, and music. Luang Prabang celebrations are world-famous.