2018 is a Visit Laos Year & the tourist office is making an effort to promote up country festivals.
Check out some of these, listed by province.
Oudom Xai
Khmu New Year
December 2017 – January 2018
Xekong
21-13 January 2018
Ethnic Festival City Pillar
Luang Namtha
1st February 2018
Ethnic Group Festival
Houei Xai – Bokeo
7-12 February 2018
Kapok Festival (Don Sao?)
Sayabouly
16-18 February 2018
Elephant Festival
Champasak
30 January – 2 February 2018
Vat Phu Festival
Khammouane – Tha Khek
30 January – 2 February 2018
Boun Pha That Sikhottabong Stupa Festival
Luang Prabang
13-16 April 2018
Pee Mai Lao New Year
Houaphan
15-17 May 2018
Keo Lak Mouang (Crystal Pillar) & Leaders Cave Festival
Salavanh
18-20 September 2018
Boat Racing Festival
Vientiane
17-22 November 2018
That Luang Festival
Phongsaly
25 October 2018
Boat Racing Muang KHua
Xieng Khuang
5-8 November 2018
Boun Khao Kai Noy Festival
Vientiane
December 2017 – January 2018
Vientiane Lak 52
Hmong New Year
Attapue
3-6 December 2018
Boun Pha Cha Sayasetha Festival