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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2010-December 2010 period.
1 Jan New Year's Day.
6 Jan Pathet Lao Day.
20 Jan Army Day.
14 Feb Chinese New Year.
8 Mar International Women's Day.
22 Mar Day of the People's Party.
13-15* Apr Lao New Year (Pi Mai).
28 Apr Buddha Day (Vesak).
1 May Labour Day.
1 Jun Children's Day.
Jun/Jul** Khao Pansa (Buddhist Fast begins).
13 Aug Lao Issara (Day of the Free Laos).
Sep/Oct** Bouk Ok Pansa (Buddhist Fast ends).
12 Oct Day of Liberation.
2 Dec National Day.
* Variations may occur.
** Dates to be confirmed.
Besides, Laos cerebrates many annual festivals called "Boun", which are particularly
enjoyable and beautiful, signifying traditional aspects of Lao lifestyle. Most festivals
are connected with religion and the yearly rice farming cycle. The timing of the
festivals is calculates according to the Buddhist lunar calendar.
1 Jan New Year's Day.
6 Jan Pathet Lao Day.
20 Jan Army Day.
14 Feb Chinese New Year.
8 Mar International Women's Day.
22 Mar Day of the People's Party.
13-15* Apr Lao New Year (Pi Mai).
28 Apr Buddha Day (Vesak).
1 May Labour Day.
1 Jun Children's Day.
Jun/Jul** Khao Pansa (Buddhist Fast begins).
13 Aug Lao Issara (Day of the Free Laos).
Sep/Oct** Bouk Ok Pansa (Buddhist Fast ends).
12 Oct Day of Liberation.
2 Dec National Day.
** Dates to be confirmed.
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