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There are many festivals, ceremonies and holidays in the Lao calendar.

In the navigation column to the left they have been sorted into months of the year as a simple way to learn about what will be happening in Laos at a given time. The full list is provided below.

As many of the festivals are guided by the Lunar calendar, the exact dates vary from year to year, but the observances and celebrations remain constant.

September  
October  
November  
December  
January/
February

 

Boun Khao Phansaa

Boun Haw Khao Padap Din

Boun Haw Khao Salak

Boun Lai Heua Fai

Boun Ok Phansa

Boun Kathin

Boun Ok Phansaa - Boat Racing

   

Boun THAT LUANG

Chinese and Vietnamese, New Year

Peb Cang - Hmong New Year

Boun Pha Vet/Boun ma Haa Saat

Boun Pii Mai Lao

Boun Visaakha Buusaa

Boun Bang Fai

 
March    
April/May    
June    
July    
     
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Thankyou to Ms Penny Khounta for compiling the information contained within this section.
 

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