Upcoming Public Holidays
- Tue, Apr 14Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year)
- Fri, May 1Labour Day
- Mon, May 11Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)
- Sat, Jul 25Boun Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent begins)
- Thu, Oct 22Boun Ok Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent)
- Fri, Nov 20Boun That Luang Festival
🇱🇦 Laos — 2026 Calendar
13 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- Army DayTue, Jan 20
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
March
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Lao People's Revolutionary Party DaySun, Mar 22
April
- Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year)Tue, Apr 14 – Thu, Apr 16
May
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)Mon, May 11 – Tue, May 12
July
- Boun Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent begins)Sat, Jul 25
October
- Boun Ok Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent)Thu, Oct 22
- Boun Suang Heua (Boat Racing Festival)Fri, Oct 23
November
- Boun That Luang FestivalFri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22
December
- National Day (Lao PDR Day)Wed, Dec 2
- Hmong New YearTue, Dec 1

Laos has 13 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇱🇦 Frequently Asked Questions — Laos Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Laos have in 2026?
- Laos has 11 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 13 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Laos?
- The main public holidays in Laos include Army Day, Labour Day, National Day (Lao PDR Day), International Women's Day, Boun Ok Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent).
- When is the next holiday in Laos?
- The next upcoming holiday in Laos is Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Laos 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Laos 2026 national calendar with 13 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Laos for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Laos for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Laos is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.