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