Laos festivals and events 2028: dates

Festivals and events in Laos in 2028: the dates of each one and what it means for your trip — celebrations, closures, high prices and when to book ahead.

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Pi Mai (Lao New Year) 2028

Book ahead
April 2028

Water-splashing new year, biggest in Luang Prabang (mid-April). Book transport and lodging well ahead.

Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) 2028

Celebration
May 2028 · approximate dates

Home-made rockets fired to summon the rains, with music and dancing. Usually May.

Boun Ok Phansa & Boat Racing 2028

Celebration
3–4 Oct 2028 (approx., may be a day off)

End of Buddhist Lent: candlelit offerings float down the Mekong and boat races follow. Lunar date, usually October.

Full moon of the 11th Lao lunar month, the end of Buddhist Lent (in October); the boat races are the next day.

That Luang Festival 2028

Celebration
27 Oct – 2 Nov 2028 (approx., may be a day off)

Vientiane's largest religious festival around the golden stupa. Lunar dates, usually November.

A week of celebrations culminating on the full moon of the 12th Lao lunar month, in November.