National Holidays in Laos (2026) 🇱🇦

Q: When is the next public holiday in Laos?

The next public holiday in Laos is Lao National Day on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 — in 136 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Laos have in 2026?

Laos has 8 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Laos?

The most recent public holiday in Laos was International Labor Day on Friday, May 1, 2026 — 79 days ago.

Q: How does Laos's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Laos has 8 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:China: 16 public holidaysCambodia: 21 public holidaysThailand: 23 public holidaysVietnam: 12 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Laos have in 2027?

Laos will have 8 public holidays in 2027.

Laos observes 8 public holidays this year, with 8 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Lao National Day. The most recent was International Labor Day.

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This year, Laos observes 8 public holidays, with 8 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Lao National Day on 2 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was International Labor Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Laos.

2026 National Holidays in Laos

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
8 Mar	Sunday	International Women's Rights Day
9 Mar	Monday	International Women's Rights Day (in lieu)
14 Apr	Tuesday	Lao New Year's Day
15 Apr	Wednesday	Lao New Year's Day
16 Apr	Thursday	Lao New Year's Day
1 May	Friday	International Labor Day
2 Dec	Wednesday	Lao National Day