Thailand: public holidays 2026

New Year's Day celebrates the beginning of the Gregorian year and is observed nationwide as a public holiday in Thailand.

Thailand's Cabinet-designated additional special holiday is an extra nationwide day off for the specified year, not a fixed annual observance. Its exact date and any surrounding arrangement come from that year's official holiday announcement.

Thailand’s National Children’s Day celebrates children and youth and highlights their importance to the country’s future. This nationwide observance falls on the second Saturday of January; its inclusion here does not establish workplace closures.

Makha Bucha commemorates the Buddha's spontaneous assembly of 1,250 disciples and the teaching traditionally associated with that gathering. It is observed nationwide as a Buddhist public holiday in Thailand.

Chakri Memorial Day commemorates King Rama I's establishment of the Chakri dynasty and honors the dynasty's continuing royal institution. It is observed nationwide as a public holiday.

Songkran is Thailand’s traditional New Year festival, celebrated nationwide during a public-holiday period. Customs include family reunions, respect for elders, merit-making and water rituals. The dates shown follow the calendar source.

Songkran is Thailand’s traditional New Year festival, celebrated nationwide during a public-holiday period. Customs include family reunions, respect for elders, merit-making and water rituals. The dates shown follow the calendar source.

Songkran is Thailand’s traditional New Year festival, celebrated nationwide during a public-holiday period. Customs include family reunions, respect for elders, merit-making and water rituals. The dates shown follow the calendar source.

Thailand’s National Labour Day recognizes workers and the role of labour. This calendar lists it as a sector-specific holiday for the private sector and financial institutions; government offices and other workplaces may follow different schedules.

Thailand's Coronation Day commemorates the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X). It is observed nationwide as a royal public holiday.

Visakha Bucha is a major Buddhist holy day in Thailand, traditionally commemorating the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing. It is observed nationwide as a Buddhist public holiday.

This is Thailand's compensatory or substitute day for Visakha Bucha under the official holiday schedule. It applies nationwide and commemorates the same Buddhist occasion; it is not a second Visakha Bucha observance.

Queen Suthida's Birthday commemorates the birthday anniversary of Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana. It is observed nationwide as a royal public holiday.

King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday commemorates the birthday anniversary of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X). It is observed nationwide as a royal public holiday.

Asalha Bucha commemorates the Buddha's first sermon, traditionally understood as the turning of the Dharma wheel, and the beginning of the Sangha. It is a nationwide Buddhist public holiday in Thailand.

Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phansa) marks the beginning of the Buddhist monks' annual rains retreat and follows Asalha Bucha. It is observed nationwide as a Buddhist public holiday.

The Queen Mother’s Birthday commemorates Queen Sirikit’s birthday. Thailand also observes the date as National Mother’s Day; the nationwide holiday shown here is for the royal birthday.

Thailand’s National Mother’s Day honors mothers and is associated with Queen Sirikit as the royal mother. It is a civic observance on the same date as the Queen Mother’s Birthday.

Nawaminthara Maharaj Day commemorates the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). It is a nationwide public holiday, distinct from the other holidays honoring the former king.

Chulalongkorn Memorial Day commemorates the passing of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and honors his historical legacy. It is observed nationwide as a public holiday.

This holiday marks the birthday anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). Thailand also celebrates National Day and National Father’s Day on the same date; this observance is specifically for the royal birthday.

Thailand’s National Day is a nationwide public holiday on 5 December, the birthday anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It is a distinct observance from the royal birthday and National Father’s Day, which share the same date.

Thailand’s National Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and honors fathers nationwide. It shares its date with the King’s birthday but is a distinct national public-holiday observance, separate from the royal birthday and National Day.

This is Thailand's compensatory or substitute day for the birthday anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). It has the same coverage and commemorates the same royal birthday; it is not a second birthday observance.

This is Thailand's compensatory or substitute day for National Day under the official holiday schedule. It has the same coverage and commemorates the same national occasion; it is not a second National Day.

This is Thailand's compensatory or substitute day for National Father's Day under the official holiday schedule. It applies nationwide and celebrates the same Father’s Day occasion; it is not a second Father's Day.

Thailand's Constitution Day commemorates the constitutional order established through the country's first permanent constitution in 1932. It is observed nationwide as a public holiday.

New Year’s Eve marks the close of the Gregorian year and is a nationwide public holiday in Thailand.

Thailand's Royal Ploughing Ceremony is an auspicious royal agricultural rite associated with the start of the rice-growing season. In this calendar it is a government-sector holiday only, not a nationwide public holiday for every sector.