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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]
^"Lao People's Democratic Republic's National Day". United States Department of State. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
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^Stephen (2019-01-10). "Laos Festivals & Holidays | Top 5 Biggest Festivals & Holidays in Laos". Retrieved 2023-12-03.
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