Best Days to Take Leave in Laos 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Tue, Apr 13 to get 6 days off from Apr 13 to Apr 18. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Lao New Year's Day.
- Take Mon, Apr 19 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 12, Tue, Apr 13 to get 9 days off from Apr 10 to Apr 18. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Lao New Year's Day.
- Take Mon, Jan 4 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
- Take Fri, Mar 5 to get 4 days off from Mar 5 to Mar 8. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by International Women's Rights Day.
Laos 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 5 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2027-01-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- International Women's Rights Day (2027-03-08, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Lao New Year's Day (2027-04-15, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- International Labor Day (in lieu) (2027-05-03, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Lao National Day (2027-12-02, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
Laos Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2027-01-01) | Fri | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 8 (2027-03-08) | Mon | International Women's Rights Day | Public |
| Apr 14 (2027-04-14) | Wed | Lao New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 15 (2027-04-15) | Thu | Lao New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 16 (2027-04-16) | Fri | Lao New Year's Day | Public |
| May 1 (2027-05-01) | Sat | International Labor Day | Public |
| May 3 (2027-05-03) | Mon | International Labor Day (in lieu) | Public |
| Dec 2 (2027-12-02) | Thu | 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.