Lao National Day Explained

Holiday Name:National Day
Type:national
Longtype:National holiday
Observedby:Laos
Date:2 December
Celebrations:Parades and dancing at That Luang temple
Significance:Anniversary of the establishment of the Lao PDR
Duration:1 day
Frequency:annual

Lao National Day is a public holiday in Laos held on December 2 to mark the end of the monarchy and the establishment of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in 1975.[1]

Celebrations often include flying the flags of Laos and the Lao People's Revolutionary Party,[2] military parades, and speeches by government officials.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lao People's Democratic Republic's National Day . United States Department of State . 26 April 2020.
  2. Web site: Events & Festivals . 2023-12-03 . en-GB.
  3. Web site: Stephen . 2019-01-10 . Laos Festivals & Holidays Top 5 Biggest Festivals & Holidays in Laos . 2023-12-03 . en-US.