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When is Lao New Year 2026?

Lao New Year falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Tuesday, April 14, 2026 and the last is Thursday, April 16, 2026, across 1 country.

Lao New Year Holiday is a public holiday in Laos

Also listed as Lao New Year Holiday.

See April 14 on the world map

Lao New Year 2026 by country

CountryDateType
🇱🇦 LaosApril 14TuesdayPublic holiday
🇱🇦 LaosLao New Year HolidayApril 15WednesdayPublic holiday
🇱🇦 LaosLao New Year HolidayApril 16ThursdayPublic holiday

Questions about Lao New Year

When is Lao New Year in 2026?
It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on April 14, April 15 and April 16. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Lao New Year?
Lao New Year is marked in 1 country: Laos.
Is Lao New Year a public holiday?
Yes, it's a public holiday in Laos. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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