Public Holidays in Laos 2026
9 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Laos has a compact national holiday calendar centered on Lao New Year, Women's Day, Labour Day and National Day. Lao New Year is the country's largest annual public-holiday period.
Laos Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Women's Day holiday Observed |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Lao New Year |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Lao New Year Holiday |
| Apr 16 | Thursday | Lao New Year Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Jul 20 | Monday | Lao Women's Union Day Women only |
| Dec 2 | Wednesday | National Day |
* 2027 Lao New Year dates are calendar-based and should be confirmed against the final Lao government holiday notice.
Lao New Year 2026
Lao New Year, or Pi Mai, normally creates a three-day national break in mid-April. Government notices can adjust the practical closure period when dates connect with weekends.
Holiday Rules in Laos
Fixed holidays remain on their statutory dates. Lao New Year dates are widely predictable but the final public-sector closure pattern should be checked against the annual government notice.
Laos Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- National Day is 2 December.
- Lao New Year normally runs for three days in April.
- 20 July is a public holiday for women.
- Laos remains on UTC+7 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Laos National Day?
It is observed on 2 December.
How long is Lao New Year?
The national holiday period normally covers three days in mid-April.
Why are the 2027 Lao New Year dates marked with an asterisk?
The festival dates are predictable, but the final government closure arrangement should still be confirmed.
Is Lao Women's Union Day a holiday for everyone?
Published calendars classify it as a public holiday for women.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official consular closure calendar listing Lao public holidays and substitute days for 2026.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.