Schools and government offices are closed on these official holidays, and the organs of                                                  

state move pretty slowly, if at all, during the festivals mentioned on opposite.

International New Year (1 January)

Army Day (20 January)

International Women's Day (8 March) For women only Lao New Year (14-16 April)

International Labour Day (1 May)

International Children's Day (1 June)

Lao National Day (2 December)