Dec52026
National Day and Father's Day 2026
5 December is the birthday anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, observed nationwide as National Day and Father's Day.
23 events
Public holidays in Thailand.
Every public holidays event on the calendar, checked against official sources.
Dec72026
Substitution Holiday for National Day and Father's Day 2026
Monday 7 December 2026 is the substitution public holiday for National Day and Father's Day, which falls on Saturday 5 December 2026.
Dec102026
Constitution Day 2026
Constitution Day on Thursday 10 December 2026 commemorates the signing of Thailand's first permanent constitution in 1932.
Dec312026
New Year's Eve 2026
Thursday 31 December 2026 is a public holiday in Thailand, observed as New Year's Eve.
Jan12027
New Year's Day 2027
Friday 1 January 2027 is a public holiday, and many Bangkok families start it with morning alms giving and merit making at temples after the countdown night.
Feb212027
Makha Bucha Day 2027
Makha Bucha on Sunday 21 February 2027 commemorates the Buddha's teaching to 1,250 monks, and Bangkok's temples hold candlelit evening processions called wien tien.
Feb222027
Substitution Holiday for Makha Bucha Day 2027
Monday 22 February 2027 is the substitution public holiday for Makha Bucha Day, which falls on Sunday 21 February 2027.
Apr62027
Chakri Memorial Day 2027
Chakri Memorial Day on Tuesday 6 April 2027 commemorates King Rama I and the founding of the Chakri dynasty and of Bangkok in 1782.
Apr132027
Songkran Festival Holidays 2027
The Songkran public holidays run from Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 April 2027 for Thai New Year.
May12027
National Labour Day 2027
National Labour Day falls on Saturday 1 May 2027 and is a holiday for banks and the private sector.
May32027
Substitution Holiday for National Labour Day 2027
Monday 3 May 2027 is the substitution holiday for National Labour Day, which falls on Saturday 1 May 2027.
May42027
Coronation Day 2027
Coronation Day on Tuesday 4 May 2027 marks the anniversary of the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, and follows a substitution holiday for Labour Day to make a four day break.
May202027
Visakha Bucha Day 2027
Visakha Bucha on Thursday 20 May 2027 is the holiest day of the Thai Buddhist year, marking the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, all on the same full moon day.
Jun32027
Queen Suthida's Birthday 2027
Thursday 3 June 2027 is a public holiday for the birthday of Queen Suthida, marked in Bangkok with portraits, flags and decorations along the ceremonial avenues.
Jul182027
Asanha Bucha Day 2027
Asanha Bucha on Sunday 18 July 2027 marks the Buddha's first sermon, with temple merit making and evening candlelight processions in Bangkok.
Jul192027
Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent Day) 2027
Khao Phansa on Monday 19 July 2027 is the first day of Buddhist Lent, the three month rains retreat observed by monks across Thailand.
Jul202027
Substitution Holiday for Asanha Bucha Day 2027
Tuesday 20 July 2027 is the government substitution holiday for Asanha Bucha Day, which falls on Sunday 18 July 2027.
Jul282027
King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Birthday 2027
Wednesday 28 July 2027 is a public holiday for the birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Aug122027
Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother's Birthday and Mother's Day 2027
Thursday 12 August 2027 is a public holiday for the birthday of Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, observed nationwide as Mother's Day.
Oct132027
King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Memorial Day 2027
Wednesday 13 October 2027 is the memorial day for King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, marking the anniversary of his passing.
Oct152027
Ok Phansa Day 2027
Ok Phansa on Friday 15 October 2027 marks the end of Buddhist Lent, the three month rains retreat.
Oct232027
Chulalongkorn Day 2027
Chulalongkorn Day on Saturday 23 October 2027 commemorates King Chulalongkorn, Rama V.
Oct252027
Substitution Holiday for Chulalongkorn Day 2027
Monday 25 October 2027 is the substitution public holiday for Chulalongkorn Day, which falls on Saturday 23 October 2027.