New Year's Day in Lao People's Democratic Republic
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026.
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day is celebrated on January 1st as a public holiday in Laos, following the international Gregorian calendar. It is a time for people to gather with family and friends to reflect on the past year and welcome new beginnings. Many locals participate in social gatherings and public events to observe the start of the calendar year.
New Year's Day dates in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Observance dates for New Year's Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 Jan 2023 | Sunday | New Year's Day |
| 2024 | 1 Jan 2024 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| 2025 | 1 Jan 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 2026This year | 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2027 | 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 2028 | 1 Jan 2028 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| 2029 | 1 Jan 2029 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| 2030 | 1 Jan 2030 | Tuesday | New Year's Day |
| 2031 | 1 Jan 2031 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
1 Jan 2023
Sunday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2024
Monday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2025
Wednesday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026
Thursday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2027
Friday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2028
Saturday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2029
Monday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2030
Tuesday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2031
Wednesday · New Year's Day
