Best Days to Take Leave in Laos 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Apr 13 to get 6 days off from Apr 11 to Apr 16. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Lao New Year's Day.
- Take Fri, Apr 17 to get 6 days off from Apr 14 to Apr 19. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Lao New Year's Day.
- Take Mon, Apr 13, Fri, Apr 17 to get 9 days off from Apr 11 to Apr 19. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Lao New Year's Day.
- Take Fri, Jan 2 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Fri, Mar 6 to get 4 days off from Mar 6 to Mar 9. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by International Women's Rights Day, International Women's Rights Day (in lieu).
Laos 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 4 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2026-01-01, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- International Women's Rights Day (in lieu) (2026-03-09, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Lao New Year's Day (2026-04-14, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- International Labor Day (2026-05-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Laos Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2026-01-01) | Thu | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 8 (2026-03-08) | Sun | International Women's Rights Day | Public |
| Mar 9 (2026-03-09) | Mon | International Women's Rights Day (in lieu) | Public |
| Apr 14 (2026-04-14) | Tue | Lao New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 15 (2026-04-15) | Wed | Lao New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 16 (2026-04-16) | Thu | Lao New Year's Day | Public |
| May 1 (2026-05-01) | Fri | International Labor Day | Public |
| Dec 2 (2026-12-02) | Wed | Lao National Day | Public |
About Laos Holidays & Observances
Laos observes national and buddhist public holidays, with dates that may be updated by official proclamation. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.