Events & Festivals in Laos

Laos has many festivals, or Boun scattered throughout the year to commemorate various aspects of traditional Lao lifestyle and culture. Most festivals are connected with religion and follow the rice farming seasonal cycle. The timing each festivals is calculated according to the Buddhist lunar calendar which changes every year. Please check the latest information before attending these events.

June

Children's Day - 1 June 2026

Every 1 June is Children’s Day in Laos. This is an official public holiday in Laos and falls on the same day as the UN international observance also called Children’s Day. The government of Laos stresses that the children of today represent the future of the country and therefore recognises and promotes Children’s Day each year. Non-profit and charitable organisations also contribute to making Children’s Day events possible. And Children’s Day is one of the few days of the year when many rural kids get a chance to take part in festive events and educational “clinics” that are held.

Green Season

The Green Season in Laos offers many enticing benefits for visitors looking to explore this vast and vibrant country. We present our Top 10 Reasons to Travel Laos during Green Season!
http://explore-laos.com/top-10-reasons-to-travel-to-laos-green-season/

International Children's Day and National Tree Planting Day - 1st