Public holidays · Bangkok
Visakha Bucha Day 2027
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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.
Confirmed dates
- Dates
- Thu 20 May 2027
- Date status
- Dates published by the organiser or an official tourism source
- Venue
- Temples across Bangkok, including Wat Saket and Wat Benjamabophit
- City
- Bangkok
- Province
- Bangkok
- Region
- Bangkok
- Category
- Public holidays
- When it runs
- Full moon of the 6th Thai lunar month, usually in May
- Checked
- Tue 27 Oct 2026 against the official source
About this event
The official 2027 holiday lists give Visakha Bucha Day as Thursday 20 May 2027. Bangkok temples hold sermons, alms giving and evening wien tien candlelight processions, and the day is a major merit making occasion across the capital. Alcohol sales are prohibited nationwide for the day, and bars and entertainment venues close or stay dry.
Booking
Booked around the event: hotels, passes, transfers and eSIM. Booking options for this event are being checked and will be added here.
Official source: https://www.bot.or.th/en/financial-institutions-holiday.html. Dates checked Tue 27 Oct 2026.