Holidays in Thailand
Thailand is a country with a rich culture and traditions that are reflected in a variety of holidays and events. When planning your trip, you should consider which holidays and events take place in Thailand during your stay. The most famous festival in Thailand is the Songkran Festival, the Thai New Year, which is celebrated in March-April. During this festival, you can experience Thai culture up close and take part in the water fights. Stay tuned to find out what events are taking place during your visit so you can make the most of your Thailand adventure.
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Thai public holidays [year]
In Thailand, there are numerous national and important Buddhist holidays as well as commemorative days in honor of current or past royal families. The following table lists all the public holidays and important events that take place in Thailand every year. (Note: Some dates - especially religious festivals - are based on the Thai lunar calendar and therefore vary each year)
Holidays in Thailand
| Date | Holiday | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| January 01 | New Year's Day (Wan Khuen Pi Mai) | - |
| January/February | Chinese New Year | Varies according to the Chinese lunar calendar |
| End of February | Makha Bucha | Varies according to the Buddhist lunar calendar |
| April 06 | Chakri Day | Commemoration day of Rama I, founder of the Chakri dynasty |
| April 13-15 | Songkran (waterproof) | Thai New Year |
| May 01 | Labor Day | - |
| May 04 | Coronation Day | Varies depending on the coronation of the current king |
| May 06 | Visakha Bucha | Varies according to the Buddhist lunar calendar |
| June 03 | Birthday of Queen Suthida | - |
| Full moon in July | Asalha Puja | Varies according to the Buddhist lunar calendar |
| July 28 | Birthday of the king | - |
| End of July | Khao Phansa | Start of the three-month rainy season (varies according to the Buddhist lunar calendar) |
| August 12 | Birthday of the Queen Mother Sirikit | Thai "Mother's Day" |
| October 13 | Anniversary of the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej | National Day of Remembrance of King Bhumibol (Rama IX) |
| October 23 | Chulalongkon | Anniversary of the death of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) |
| End of October | Wan Ok Phansa | End of the three-month rainy season (varies according to the Buddhist lunar calendar) |
| in November | Loy Krathong (Festival of Lights, all of Thailand) | Varies according to the Thai lunar calendar (not a public holiday) |
| in November | Yi Peng (Festival of Lights, only in Chiang Mai) | Varies according to the Thai lunar calendar (not a public holiday) |
| December 05 | Birthday of the previous king, Bhumibol Adulyadej | Thai "Father's Day" |
| December 10 | Constitution Day | - |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve | - |
