01 Jan - International New Year's Day:
Public holiday. Banks and public offices will be closed, as will some businesses.
20 Jan- Military Day:
Public holiday. Banks and public offices will be closed, as will some businesses.
08 Mar - Women's day:
Public holiday. Banks will however be open. Some public offices only will be closed.
13 - 16 Apr - Lao New Year:
Public holiday. Banks and public offices will be closed, as will some businesses. Wats and museums in Vientiane and Luang Prabang will also be closed for at least one day during this period. Hotels in Luang Prabang are very heavily booked.
01 May - International Labour Day:
Public holiday. Banks and public offices will be closed, as will some businesses. Boat races in Luang Prabang, and maybe in Vientiane (TBA).
14 Sept (approx date only):
Public holiday. Banks and public officesVientiance and Luang Prabang will be closed, as will some businesses. Some streets blocked along the Mekong. Hotel heavily booked.
29 - 30 Oct (approx date only) - Boat Race Festival:
Public holiday. Banks and public offices in Vientiane and Luang Prabang will be closed, as will some businesses. Some streets blocked along the Mekong. Hotels heavily booked.
Nov - Wat That Luang Festival:
There will be some crowds around Wat That Luang in Vientiane, although these will not significantly affect touring.
02 Dec - National Day:
Public holiday. Banks and public offices will be closed, as will some businesses. Wats and museums in Vientiane and Luang Prabang will also be closed.
24 Dec - Christmas Eve:
Mouang Luang Hotel, Luang Prabang. Price details for 2003 are not yet available.
