Best Days to Take Leave in Laos 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Thu, Apr 13 to get 6 days off from Apr 13 to Apr 18. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Lao New Year's Day, Lao New Year's Day (in lieu).
- Take Wed, Apr 19 to get 6 days off from Apr 14 to Apr 19. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Lao New Year's Day, Lao New Year's Day (in lieu).
- Take Tue, Jan 4 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day, New Year's Day (in lieu).
- Take Fri, Apr 28 to get 4 days off from Apr 28 to May 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by International Labor Day.
- Take Tue, May 2 to get 4 days off from Apr 29 to May 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by International Labor Day.
Laos 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 5 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (in lieu) (2028-01-03, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Lao New Year's Day (2028-04-14, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Lao New Year's Day (in lieu) (2028-04-17, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- International Labor Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Lao National Day (in lieu) (2028-12-04, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Laos Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 3 (2028-01-03) | Mon | New Year's Day (in lieu) | Public |
| Mar 8 (2028-03-08) | Wed | International Women's Rights Day | Public |
| Apr 14 (2028-04-14) | Fri | Lao New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 15 (2028-04-15) | Sat | Lao New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 16 (2028-04-16) | Sun | Lao New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 17 (2028-04-17) | Mon | Lao New Year's Day (in lieu) | Public |
| Apr 18 (2028-04-18) | Tue | Lao New Year's Day (in lieu) | Public |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | International Labor Day | Public |
| Dec 2 (2028-12-02) | Sat | Lao National Day | Public |
| Dec 4 (2028-12-04) | Mon | Lao National Day (in lieu) | 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.