2019 Consular Section Closures
The consular section is open for business Monday-Thursday 8-11AM and 2-3:30PM, Friday’s 8-11am, except most American and Lao Holidays. All routine consular services are provided by appointment only. Federal Benefits Services are on a walk-in bases on Wednesdays at 2PM. Inquiries about routine services can only be made by contacting conslao@state.gov. We regret we do not have the resources to answer phone inquiries. Lost and Stolen passport replacement, and requests for temporary emergency passports are seen on a walk-in bases during regular business hours. In-person immigrant visa inquiries may be made on Thursdays at 2PM on a walk-in, first-come-first-served bases.
EMERGENCIES: For emergencies such as the death, arrest, being a victim of a crime, serious medical emergency, or hospitalization of a U.S. citizen call +85621487000,
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 01, 2019 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 21, 2019 | Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday |
| Monday, February 18, 2019 | Presidents’ Day |
| Friday, March 08, 2019 | International Women’s Day |
| Monday, April 15, 2019 | Lao New Year |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | Lao New Year |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | Lao New Year |
| Wednesday, May 01, 2019 | International Labor Day |
| Monday, May 27, 2019 | Memorial Day |
| Thursday, July 04, 2019 | Independence Day |
| Tuesday, July 16, 2019 | Beginning of Buddhist Lent |
| Friday, July 19, 2019 | Lao Women Union Day |
| Monday, September 02, 2019 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 07, 2019 | National Teacher’s Day |
| Monday, October 14, 2019 | Columbus Day/Boat Racing Festival |
| Monday, November 11, 2019 | Veterans Day/That Luang Festival |
| Thursday, November 28, 2019 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Monday, December 02, 2019 | Lao National Day |
| Wednesday, December 25, 2019 | Christmas Day |
