The following lists events that happened during 1978 in Laos.

Incumbents President: Souphanouvong Prime Minister: Kaysone Phomvihane

Births 24 September - Chaleunsouk Oudomphanh, Olympic athlete

Deaths 2 May - Vong Savang, Lao crown prince 13 May - Sisavang Vatthana, last king of Laos

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