Laos marks National Day on 2 December 2026 (JA)
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National Day 2026 has been marked in Laos.
Theme National Day 2026
Laos observes National Day on Wednesday, 2 December 2026. Laos marks 2 December 1975, when the republic was proclaimed. Official ceremonies are centred on Vientiane. Counted from 1975, 2026 is 51 years on.
When Laos observes National Day in 2026 (JA)
Wednesday, 2 December 2026 is the 2026 date. The countdown on this page uses Asia/Vientiane, so it matches local midnight in Vientiane When that date passes, this page moves to the next year on its own.
What the day marks
Laos marks 2 December 1975, when the republic was proclaimed. Counted from 1975, 2026 is 51 years on. The local name most often heard is Wan Sathalanalat.
How the day is marked
In Vientiane the day usually opens with the flag and the national anthem, then official messages and public gatherings. The national colours are red and blue. Families, schools and overseas communities use those colours in dress, lights and decorations.
A note on the name of the day
Laos calls this observance National Day. That name is kept here even when the history is a constitution, a union, a liberation or a national feast rather than a break from colonial rule.
Independence Day FAQs
When is Laos National Day in 2026?
It falls on Wednesday, 2 December 2026.
What does Laos mark on this date?
Laos marks 2 December 1975, when the republic was proclaimed.
Where are the main ceremonies?
National ceremonies are centred on Vientiane. Communities also mark the day in other cities and abroad.
How many years does 2026 represent?
Counted from 1975, 2026 is 51 years on.
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