| National Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Laos |
| Type | National holiday |
| Significance | Anniversary of the establishment of the Lao PDR |
| Celebrations | Parades and dancing at That Luang temple |
| Date | 2 December |
| Frequency | annual |
Lao National Day (Lao: ວັນຊາດ) 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]
References
- ↑ "Lao People's Democratic Republic's National Day". United States Department of State. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ↑ "Events & Festivals". Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ↑ Stephen (2019-01-10). "Laos Festivals & Holidays | Top 5 Biggest Festivals & Holidays in Laos". Retrieved 2023-12-03.
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