World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Laos, 2028
Holiday dates11vs 2027: +3
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays7not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank183 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | New Year's Day |
| Jan 3, 2028 | Mon | New Year's Day (in lieu) |
| Mar 8, 2028 | Wed | International Women's Rights Day |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Fri | Lao New Year's Day |
| Apr 15, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Lao New Year's Day |
| Apr 16, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Lao New Year's Day |
| Apr 17, 2028 | Mon | Lao New Year's Day (in lieu) |
| Apr 18, 2028 | Tue | Lao New Year's Day (in lieu) |
| May 1, 2028 | Mon | International Labor Day |
| Dec 2, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Lao National Day |
| Dec 4, 2028 | Mon | Lao National Day (in lieu) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 – Jan 3, 2028 | 3 days | New Year's Day・New Year's Day (in lieu) |
| Apr 14, 2028 – Apr 18, 2028 | 5 days | Lao New Year's Day・Lao New Year's Day (in lieu) |
| Apr 29, 2028 – May 1, 2028 | 3 days | International Labor Day |
| Dec 2, 2028 – Dec 4, 2028 | 3 days | Lao National Day・Lao National Day (in lieu) |
| Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2027
- + Lao National Day (in lieu)
- + Lao New Year's Day (in lieu)
- + New Year's Day (in lieu)
- − International Labor Day (in lieu)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.