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2026 Laos Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Laos, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

14

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

3 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Lao Women Union's Day

24 days away

About Laos holidays in 2026

In 2026, Laos will observe a variety of holidays, including significant national celebrations and international observances. The year begins with New Year's Day and includes observances like International Women's Day and Labor Day. A major cultural event is Lao New Year, celebrated with multiple days of festivities in April. The latter half of the year features Children's Day, Lao Women Union's Day, and culminates in the important National Day celebration in December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Women's Day (Women Only)
March 9, 2026MondayDay off for International Women's Day (Women Only)
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 14, 2026TuesdayLao New Year
April 15, 2026WednesdayLao New Year Holiday
April 16, 2026ThursdayLao New Year Holiday
May 1, 2026FridayLabor Day
June 1, 2026MondayChildren's Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
July 20, 2026MondayLao Women Union's Day
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
December 2, 2026WednesdayNational Day
December 22, 2026TuesdayDecember Solstice

Planning around Laos holidays in 2026

  • Note that some observances, such as International Women's Day, have specific designations.
  • The calendar includes several days that are designated as days off following a holiday.
  • Astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices are listed, though they are not typically public holidays.
  • Check the selected year for any potential shifts or unique local observances.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Laos in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the spring months, particularly in March and April, driven by International Women's Day and Lao New Year. This period represents the most active part of the year for public holidays.

The middle of the year, from May through September, presents a more dispersed pattern of holidays, with observances spread out and fewer clustered dates. This includes single-day events like Labor Day, Children's Day, and Lao Women Union's Day.

The year concludes with a significant national holiday in December, National Day, marking the end of the holiday calendar. The early part of the year is relatively quiet after the initial New Year's Day observance.

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