Public holidays in Lao People's Democratic Republic 2016
Every public holiday in Lao People's Democratic Republic in 2016 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
See 2016 on a calendar. Open the Lao People's Democratic Republic calendar to see these marked on a year-at-a-glance grid next to your own leave, travel and deadlines. Free, no sign-up.
Planning around a reporting week rather than a month? Week numbers for 2016 lists every week with its dates.
Public holiday dates in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2016
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Friday | New Year's Day | National |
| 8 March | Tuesday | International Women's Rights Day | National |
| 13 April | Wednesday | Lao New Year's Day | National |
| 14 April | Thursday | Lao New Year's Day | National |
| 15 April | Friday | Lao New Year's Day | National |
| 16 April | Saturday | Lao New Year's Day | National |
| 18 April | Monday | Lao New Year's Day (in lieu) | National |
| 1 May | Sunday | International Labor Day | National |
| 2 May | Monday | International Labor Day (in lieu) | National |
| 1 June | Wednesday | International Children's Day | National |
| 2 December | Friday | Lao National Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 11 national holidays in 2016, 9 fall on a weekday and 2 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
Public holidays in Lao People's Democratic Republic 2015 · Public holidays in Lao People's Democratic Republic 2017
Other countries
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