List of public, and national holidays observed in Laos in 2023.
Laos is a cultural rich nation located in South East Asia region. Vientiane is the capital of Laos and the largest city in the nation. All banks, government offices, schools, banks and educational institutions remain closed in Laos during these national holidays. Laos holiday calendar for year 2023.
Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
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Sunday | International New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
Monday | New Year Holiday | National Holiday | |
Wednesday | International Women's Day | National Holiday | |
Friday | Lao New Year (Pii Mai) | National Holiday | |
Saturday | Lao New Year Holiday | National Holiday | |
Sunday | Lao New Year Holiday | National Holiday | |
Monday | International Labour Day | National Holiday | |
Thursday | Visakhabousa Day (Birth of Buddha) | National Holiday | |
Thursday | Children's Day | ||
Thursday | Women's Union Establishment Day | National Holiday | |
Saturday | BOL Establishment Day (Banks only) | Not A Public Holiday | |
Monday | Boat Racing Festival* | National Holiday | |
Saturday | End of Buddhist Lent Day (End of Buddhist Lent) | National Holiday | |
Monday | That Luang Festival (Full moon in early November) | National Holiday | |
Saturday | National Day | National Holiday | |
Monday | National Day Holiday | National Holiday |
Note: Boat Racing Festival is observed in Vientiane only.