Thailand Public Holidays Guide 2026

Let's take a look at the long weekends, public holidays, and special holidays this year so you can plan your leave and turn it into a worthwhile extended trip. Pack your bags and escape the chaos for some relaxation, whether it's a beach getaway, a mountain retreat, or an international trip. By knowing the holidays in advance, you can book tickets and accommodations at great prices and enjoy your vacation to the fullest. We've compiled a list of important Thai holidays for you at Trip.com. Let's check out the holidays this year!

Thailand Festival & Public Holiday Calendar 2025

*Note: Holiday information is subject to change according to official announcements. Updates can be found on the Digital Government Development Agency (Public Organization) website.

January holidays

New Year's Day, January 1, 2025 (Wednesday)

New Year's Day is the first day of the year. Every year, every country observes New Year's Day as January 1st. New Year's Day is a public holiday in Thailand and an international holiday around the world. On New Year's Day, people around the world celebrate and do many activities on this day, including setting off fireworks to start the new year, having parties, and spending time with family or loved ones.

February holidays

Makha Bucha Day, 12 February 2025 (Wednesday)

Makha Bucha Day is an important Buddhist holiday in Thailand and a national public holiday. It commemorates the full moon day of the third lunar month, commemorating the day the Buddha delivered the Ovadapatimokkha to 1,250 monks who gathered without prior arrangement. Popular religious activities on Makha Bucha Day include making merit, giving alms, observing the precepts, attending temples, listening to sermons, and circling the temple with candles.

April holidays

Chakri Day, 6 April 2025 (Sunday) / 7 April 2025 (Monday) Chakri Day compensatory holiday

Chakri Day falls on April 6 of every year. It is a day to commemorate King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great, who ascended to the throne and became the first monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, who established Bangkok as the capital of Thailand.

Songkran Day 13-15 April 2025 (Sunday - Tuesday) / 16 April 2025 (Wednesday) Songkran Day compensatory holiday

Songkran Day is an annual holiday in Thailand and also the Thai New Year. Previously, Thailand used Songkran Day as the Thai New Year's Day before it was later changed to January 1st. During Songkran Day, Thai people spend time with their families, doing Buddhist activities together, as well as showing gratitude and respect to elders. And what is not to be missed is the Songkran water festival, which is a festival that Thai people and the nation are interested in participating in every year.

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May Day Holiday

Coronation Day Compensation Holiday, 4 May 2025 (Monday) / 5 May 2025 (Monday) Coronation Day Compensation Holiday

Chatramongkol Day is another important day for Thai people because it commemorates the royal grace of the kings of the Chakri Dynasty. Originally, Chatramongkol Day was a ceremony held only within the royal palace, and His Majesty the King urged that the white umbrella should be celebrated to bring good fortune to the throne. Chatramongkol Day was considered the first royal event on May 15, 1850, which was also the year that King Mongkut (Rama IV) celebrated his white umbrella. Therefore, Chatramongkol Day has been recognized as an auspicious public holiday ever since.

Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day, May 9, 2025 (Friday)

The Royal Ploughing Ceremony is an annual traditional royal ceremony to mark the beginning of the traditional rice planting season. Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day is a public holiday, not a bank or private holiday. This festival is a ritual found in many Asian countries. In Thailand, the Royal Ploughing Ceremony, performed by the royal court, consists of two ceremonies, namely, the Royal Ploughing Ceremony, a Buddhist ceremony established during the reign of King Rama IV, and the Royal Ploughing Ceremony, a Brahmin ceremony that has been continued since the Sukhothai period. Currently, the first day of the Ploughing Ceremony is called the Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day, which is held differently every year depending on the determination of the Bureau of the Royal Household. Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day is also Thai Farmers' Day to commemorate the importance of agriculture in the Thai economy.

Visakha Bucha Day, 12 May 2025 (Monday)

Visakha Bucha Day, also known as Buddhajayanti, Buddhapurnima, and Buddha Day, is an important Buddhist holiday for Buddhists of all sects worldwide. It encompasses numerous activities, including royal family members, monks, and the general public. Various ceremonies, such as offering alms, listening to sermons, and candlelight processions, are held to honor the Triple Gem and commemorate these three significant events. It is also regarded as the anniversary of the birth of Prince Siddhartha, who later attained enlightenment and became the Supreme Buddha, endowed with both purity and wisdom. He taught and proclaimed the truth of the world to all people through his great compassion, until his final attainment of nirvana. These three events, which occurred on the full moon day of the sixth lunar month, paved the way for the emergence and continued steadfastness of Buddhism to the present day.

June holidays

Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday, June 3, 2025 (Tuesday)

On the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana

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National Father's Day, June 15, 2025 (Sunday)

It is also the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and National Father's Day. Each family has their own way of showing their love and respect for their father. However, if you would like to invite your father to do activities together, National Father's Day is a good opportunity to spend time with family.

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July holidays

Asalha Bucha Day, July 10, 2025 (Thursday)

Asalha Bucha Day is an important Buddhist holiday. It commemorates the day the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, the "Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta." Every year, Buddhists have the opportunity to visit temples to make merit and to reflect on the Buddha's good teachings. Most of the Buddha's teachings emphasize doing good and refraining from evil, both in speech, action, and thought. This has led Thai Buddhists to adhere to and continue to practice them.

Buddhist Lent Day, 11 July 2025 (Friday)

Buddhist Lent is a public holiday for government agencies only. The private sector and banks remain open as usual. It is an important Buddhist holiday. Buddhist Lent is the day when monks must stay in one temple throughout the three-month rainy season and spread the Dharma to the public. In addition, Buddhist Lent also includes other activities for the general public to participate in, such as offering candles, observing the Five Precepts, and repairing temples.

August holidays

National Mother's Day, 12 August 2025 (Tuesday)

Mother's Day falls on August 12 of every year. It is an important day in Thailand. It is the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of King Rama IX, or Mother of the Land, and is also the national Mother's Day.

October holidays

Chulalongkorn Day, 23 October 2025 (Thursday)

Chulalongkorn Day is a day when Thai people pay their respects and pay homage to King Chulalongkorn, who was extremely merciful and granted freedom to the Thai people by ordering the abolition of slavery, earning him the title "Somdet Phra Chulalongkorn".

December holidays

Constitution Day, December 10, 2025 (Wednesday)

Constitution Day is a day to commemorate the occasion of His Majesty King Prajadhipok, who granted the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand on December 10, 1932, the first permanent constitution of Thailand, which is the highest law of the country and the determinant of social order. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, therefore, every December 10 of every year is a public holiday.

New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025 (Wednesday)

New Year's Eve is the last day of the year and our government has designated it a public holiday. Usually, there are grand celebrations on New Year's Eve, including fireworks, concerts, and family activities to count down to the New Year in 2025.

So, how are your Thailand 2025 holiday plans coming along? Hope this guide helps travelers organize family trips across different provinces. Before you set off, let Trip.com handle everything from your travel plans to your final stop