2016 in Laos

The following lists events that happened during 2016 in Laos.

Incumbents

 * Party General Secretary: Choummaly Sayasone (until 22 January), Bounnhang Vorachith (starting 22 January)
 * President: Choummaly Sayasone (until 20 April), Bounnhang Vorachith (starting 20 April)
 * Prime Minister: Thongsing Thammavong (until 20 April), Thongloun Sisoulith (starting 20 April)
 * Vice President: Bounnhang Vorachith (until 20 April), Phankham Viphavanh (starting 20 April)
 * National Assembly President: Pany Yathotou

Events

 * 22 January–24 January - January 2016 East Asia Cold Wave
 * 6 September–8 September - Eleventh East Asia Summit held in Vientiane
 * 5 November - Beginning of the 2016 Mekong Club Championship