Events in the year 2025 in Laos.
Incumbents
General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party: Thongloun Sisoulith President: Thongloun Sisoulith Prime Minister: Sonexay Siphandone
Events January 26 January – A bus traveling from Vientiane to Pakse crashes into a tree after the driver fell asleep, killing five people and injuring 13 others.
May 5 May – Two soldiers are killed in an attack by unknown gunmen on a military base in Ban Phu Pha Mon, Paktha District, Bokeo Province.
June 4 June – US President Donald Trump issues a proclamation imposing partial restrictions on Laotian nationals travelling to the United States. 10 June – The European Union adds Laos to its list of high risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing.
July 26 July – Artillery shells fired during the 2025 Cambodia–Thailand clashes land in Laem Pa Paek and Laem Makham Pom, causing property damage.
October 15 October – Two American nationals are killed in an attack by a swarm of wasps at a camp in Luang Prabang.
November 17 November – Princess Aiko of Japan arrives in Vientiane as part of celebrations for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Laos.
December 9—20 December — Laos at the 2025 SEA Games 15 December – Laos–South Korea relations: Laos and South Korea upgrade their bilateral relations to a comprehensive partnership. 16 December – US President Donald Trump issues a proclamation barring Laotian nationals from entering the United States. 18 December — A ferry sinks along the Mekong River near the Pak Ou Caves, killing two people and leaving another missing.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 20 January – Armed Forces Day 10 February – Vietnamese New Year 8 March – International Women's Day 13–16 April – Lao New Year 1 May – Labour Day 5 May – Visakha Bucha Day 24 July – Boun Khao Phansa 15 October – Boun Suang Huea 5 November – That Luang Festival 2 December – Lao National Day
Deaths 2 April – Khamtai Siphandone, 101, president (1998–2006), prime minister (1991–1998), and General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (1992–2006).
References
External links Online calendar