Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Thailand

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around Thailand's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Thailand

Tuesday 13 OctoberKing Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day
Friday 23 OctoberKing Chulalongkorn Day
Saturday 5 DecemberKing Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday
Thursday 10 DecemberConstitution Day
Thursday 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day
Tuesday 6 April 2027Chakri Memorial Day
Tuesday 13 April 2027Songkran Festival
Wednesday 14 April 2027Songkran Festival
Thursday 15 April 2027Songkran Festival
Tuesday 4 May 2027Coronation Day
Thursday 3 June 2027Queen Suthida's Birthday
Wednesday 28 July 2027King's Birthday
Thursday 12 August 2027The Queen Mother's Birthday

All 2026 holidays in Thailand

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
Tuesday 3 MarchMakha Bucha
Monday 6 AprilChakri Memorial Day
Monday 13 AprilSongkran Festival
Tuesday 14 AprilSongkran Festival
Wednesday 15 AprilSongkran Festival
Monday 4 MayCoronation Day
Sunday 31 MayVesak Day
Wednesday 3 JuneQueen Suthida's Birthday
Tuesday 28 JulyKing's Birthday
Wednesday 29 JulyAsalha Puja
Thursday 30 JulyBuddhist Lent
Wednesday 12 AugustThe Queen Mother's Birthday
Tuesday 13 OctoberKing Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day
Friday 23 OctoberKing Chulalongkorn Day
Saturday 5 DecemberKing Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday
Thursday 10 DecemberConstitution Day
Thursday 31 DecemberNew Year's Eve

Not days off — but they change the city

Notable days & festivals in Thailand

Festivals, parades and observances that don't close the banks — but do fill the hotels, close the streets and change the mood entirely. Worth planning around (or avoiding).

Sunday 15 NovemberLoy Krathong / Yi Peng

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Thailand

Long weekends around a holiday fill up early and prices climb. Check dates around King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day (Tuesday 13 October) now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Thailand?

King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day — Tuesday 13 October.

How many public holidays does Thailand have?

Thailand has 18 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Thailand?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Thailand during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Which festivals are coming up in Thailand?

Loy Krathong / Yi Peng (Sunday 15 November).

Are shops open on Sundays in Thailand?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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