Laos Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2009-December 2010 period.

Holidays

2009

1 Jan New Year's Day.
6 Jan Pathet Lao Day.
20 Jan Army Day.
26 Jan Chinese New Year.
8 Mar International Women's Day.
22 Mar Day of the People's Party.
13 Apr -15 Apr *Lao New Year (Pi Mai).
1 May Labour Day.
9 May Buddha Day (Vesak).
1 Jun Children's Day.
7 Jul Khao Pansa (Buddhist Fast begins).
13 Aug Lao Issara (Day of the Free Laos).
4 Oct Bouk Ok Pansa (Buddhist Fast ends).
12 Oct Day of Liberation.
2 Dec National Day.

2010

1 Jan New Year's Day.
6 Jan Pathet Lao Day.
20 Jan Army Day.
14 Feb Chinese New Year.
8 Mar International Women's Day.
22 Mar Day of the People's Party.
13 Apr -15 Apr *Lao New Year (Pi Mai).
28 Apr Buddha Day (Vesak).
1 May Labour Day.
1 Jun Children's Day.
13 Aug Lao Issara (Day of the Free Laos).
1 Sep **Bouk Ok Pansa (Buddhist Fast ends).
12 Oct Day of Liberation.
2 Dec National Day.

Note

*Variations may occur.
** Dates to be confirmed.

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