Thailand Festival and public holidays
Chulalongkorn memorial day
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day is an important holiday that gives Thai citizens an opportunity to pay respect to King Chulalongkorn. King Chulalongkorn revitalised Thailand for the 20th century. He was loved due to his progressive policies and diplomatic measures. Chulalongkorn Memorial Day celebrates his life and accomplishments.
Father's day
His Majesty the Late King’s Birthday falls on 5 December. Citizens get a holiday to pay respects to and honour the Late King, His Majesty King Bhumipol Adulyadej
Constitution day
December 10 is Constitution Day in Thailand, a day to remember the adoption of the country’s first permanent constitution in 1932. As the holiday is close to the late King’s Birthday on 5 December, some people take a few work days off to create a long break and be part of the activities of both holidays.
New year eve celebration
Thailand observes 1 January as New Year’s Day in accordance with the Gregorian Calendar. This is in addition to the traditional Buddhist new year celebration of Songkran in mid-April.
Macha bucha
Makha Bucha marks the first major Buddhist festival of the year, which will take place on a full moon day on the third lunar month. Makha Bucha is celebrated to mark a significant gathering where Lord Buddha led his teaching upon 1,250 of his first disciples - his disciples were then ordained as monks to spread the principles of Buddhism.
Makha Bucha, which is seven months after the gathering, was established as the “National Gratitude Day” as it practices Lord Buddha’s love to people where Buddists are encouraged to show gratitude by doing good deeds, and avoiding immoral acts.
Chakri memorial day
Chakri Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the present Chakri Dynasty of which the present ruling monarch, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, is the 10th King.
The Chakri Dynasty was founded by Rama I, who came to the throne on April 6, 1782. His reign has been called a “reconstruction” of the Thai state and Thai culture. He was the monarch who established Bangkok as the capital of Thailand.
On Chakri Day, the Royal Family and the Thai people take part in wreath-laying ceremonies and making merit to pay respect to all the great kings who dedicated their lives to the betterment of their subjects.
Visakha bucha
Visakha Bucha Day is an important Thai festival marked on the full moon day of every sixth lunar month which typically falls in May each year. The day marks three key events in Buddha’s life: the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
The most critical aspect of Buddhism is the enlightenment of Buddha. Devout locals believe that Buddha found answers to life’s questions at the age of 35. He then created and taught the principles of Buddhism until his death at 80 years of age.
This day is of such importance to Thai people that it has been designated as a public holiday. This means that many shops and attractions may be closed on this day and alcohol sales may be restricted
H.M Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana birthday
The Queen's Birthday is a national holiday in Thailand held annually on June 3rd since 2019. If June 3rd falls on a weekend, the holiday will be observed on the following Monday.
This holiday marks the birthday of the current queen of Thailand, Queen Suthida.
H.M King Bhumibol Adulyadej the great memorial day
In Thailand, 13 October is a public holiday to commemorate the Passing of His Majesty the Late King Day.
Mother's day
he holiday comes on 12 August. It is a day to remember the humanitarian and other achievements of Thailand’s beloved Queen Mother and a day to honour mothers everywhere all across the land. Thus, it doubles as a Thai version of “Mothers Day.”
Buddhist lent
Known as Khao Phansa or 'Buddhist Lent', this day marks the beginning of the three-lunar-month period, during which all monks should stay in their temples and not travel.
During the lent period, elaborate wax candles are kept burning. In the city of Ubon, a Candle Festival is held. Following a parade of candles, the winners of best candle design are announced.
Khao Phansa or Buddhist Lent Day is a government holiday in Thailand, though banks are not closed.
The first of day of Buhhdist Lent used to be a public holiday but was replaced by Asahna Bucha in 2007. During Asahna Bucha and Khao Phansa, it is illegal to buy and sell alcohol.
Asaha Bucha
Asahna Bucha Day is the celebration in Thailand of the “Four Noble Truths” preached by Buddha in his first sermon after his enlightenment. These four noble truths are dukkha, tanha, nibbana, and the eight-fold path
H.M King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun's birthday
The birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also called King Rama the Tenth, arrives every 28 July and is a public holiday in Thailand.
H.M Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana birthday
n Thailand, the birthday of the current queen is a national public holiday. Queen Suthida’s birthday is on 3 June and is celebrated as Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday throughout the kingdom. If 3 June comes on a weekend, then the holiday is observed on the following Monday.
Visakha Bucha
Visakha Bucha Day commemorates the three major events in the life of Buddha: his birth, his enlightenment, and his death
Royal ploughing ceremony day
In Thailand, the annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony is a special day where a symbolic rice planting takes place, which is supposed to help guarantee a good harvest in the year to come. This is public holiday for governors.
Coronation day
The sitting monarch in Thailand is seen as the “representative of the divine among men”. He is highly revered by the people, and Coronation Day is a public holiday commemorating the official instalment of the current monarch. The present king of Thailand is King Vajiralongkorn.
Labour day
Labour Day is celebrated on 1 May in many nations around the world, including in Thailand. This holiday has roots in the labour union movement and in the struggle for workers rights internationally. In Thailand it is an opportunity to recognise the contribution of workers to the nation’s economy.
songkran festival day I
13-15 April 2026 are Thailand new year known as “Songkran festival”
Chakri memorial day
6th April 2026: is Chakri memorial day. This day is Thailand public holidays.
Chinese new year
Lunar New Year is the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar. It is also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. Every year is represented by a zodiac animal sign.
