aroundNov2026
Boun That Luang
📍 Vientiane
The country's biggest Buddhist festival at the golden That Luang stupa.
⚠️ Live travel alerts - Laos
Festivals, sport, trade fairs and culture
14Apr2027
Lao New Year (Pi Mai)
📍 Luang Prabang
Water festival and processions - Luang Prabang is the most beautiful place to see it.
aroundOct2027
Boun Ok Phansa boat races
📍 Vientiane
End of Buddhist Lent: candle boats and long-boat races on the Mekong.
aroundNov2027
Boun That Luang
📍 Vientiane
The country's biggest Buddhist festival at the golden That Luang stupa.
Public holidays in Laos (next 12 months)
Banks, offices and some shops close; domestic flights, trains and hotels are busier around these days.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2026 | Lao National Day |
| 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 8 Mar 2027 | International Women's Rights Day |
| 14-16 Apr 2027 | Lao New Year's Day |
| 1 May 2027 | International Labor Day |
| 3 May 2027 | International Labor Day (in lieu) |
Dates marked “around” change every year - always check the official site before you book. Live alerts come from GDACS (the UN/EU disaster alert system), Reuters headlines and the official holiday tables, and are checked automatically several times a day. Satu Koneksi Hotel is not responsible for third-party websites.