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1JanThu
New Year's Day วันขึ้นปีใหม่
Start of the Gregorian and official Thai year (BE 2569). Government offices, banks and customs closed; many factories close from 31 Dec.
“Happy New Year 2026” · สวัสดีปีใหม่ 2569
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Thailand: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Business stops almost completely during Songkran (13–15 April) and slows over New Year; long weekends created by Buddhist and royal holidays are frequent, so check substitute days before booking inspections or shipments.
- Public holidays 2026
- 21
- Public holidays 2027
- 21
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun
- Calendars
- Gregorian · Thai lunar & Buddhist Era · Buddhist lunar · Chinese lunisolar
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for Thailand
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Thailand calendar 2026
January 2026
February 2026
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March 2026
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April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
November 2026
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January 2026
- 2JanFri
Additional New Year holiday วันหยุดพิเศษ
Special holiday approved by the Cabinet to create a four-day New Year break (1–4 Jan 2026); government offices and most banks closed.
February 2026
- 17FebTue
Chinese New Year ตรุษจีน
1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 2026
Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse. Widely celebrated by the large Thai-Chinese business community (Yaowarat, Bangkok); many Chinese-owned firms and suppliers close for 2–3 days.
“Happy Lunar New Year” · ซินเจียยู่อี่ ซินนี้ฮวดไช้
March 2026
- 3MarTue
Makha Bucha Day วันมาฆบูชา
Full moon (15th waxing day) of the 4th Thai lunar month – moved from the 3rd month because BE 2569 is an Athikamat (leap-month) year
Buddhist holy day commemorating the Buddha's address to 1,250 disciples; merit-making and candle-lit processions at temples. Offices and banks closed; alcohol sales banned.
April 2026
- 6AprMon
Chakri Memorial Day วันจักรี
Commemorates the founding of the Chakri dynasty (1782) by King Rama I; government offices and banks closed.
- 13AprMon
Songkran Festival (Thai New Year) เทศกาลสงกรานต์
Maha Songkran – the sun's entry into sidereal Aries (Thai solar new year), fixed at 13–15 April
Traditional Thai New Year: water blessings, family reunions and temple visits. The whole country effectively stops for the week; factories, ports and logistics run minimal operations and many people travel home.
“Happy Songkran” · สุขสันต์วันสงกรานต์
May 2026
- 1MayFri
National Labour Day วันแรงงานแห่งชาติ
Labour Day holiday for private employees and banks under the Labour Protection Act; government offices and customs normally remain open.
- 4MayMon
Coronation Day วันฉัตรมงคล
Anniversary of the 2019 coronation of King Rama X; government offices and banks closed.
- 13MayWed
Royal Ploughing Ceremony วันพืชมงคล
Ancient Brahmin rite at Sanam Luang marking the start of the rice-growing season; date set by court astrologers. Holiday for civil servants only; banks and private firms open.
- 31MaySun
Visakha Bucha Day วันวิสาขบูชา
Full moon of the 7th Thai lunar month (Athikamat year BE 2569; normally the 6th month)
Most important Buddhist day, marking the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha; temple candle processions and alcohol sales ban. Falls on Sunday, so the holiday is observed on Monday 1 June.
June 2026
- 1JunMon
Visakha Bucha Day (substitute) วันหยุดชดเชยวันวิสาขบูชา
Day off in lieu of Visakha Bucha falling on Sunday; government offices and banks closed.
- 3JunWed
Queen Suthida's Birthday วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าฯ พระบรมราชินี
Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida; government offices and banks closed.
July 2026
- 28JulTue
King's Birthday (King Vajiralongkorn) วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว
Birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X); government offices and banks closed, buildings decorated in yellow.
- 29JulWed
Asarnha Bucha Day วันอาสาฬหบูชา
Full moon of the second 8th Thai lunar month (8-8, Athikamat year BE 2569)
Commemorates the Buddha's first sermon; temple visits and alcohol sales ban. Offices and banks closed, forming a three-day break with 28 and 30 July.
- 30JulThu
Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phansa) วันเข้าพรรษา
1st waning day of the second 8th Thai lunar month (8-8)
Start of the three-month Buddhist Rains Retreat; candle-offering festivals (notably Ubon Ratchathani). Government offices and banks closed.
August 2026
- 12AugWed
Queen Mother's Birthday / National Mother's Day วันแม่แห่งชาติ
Birthday of Queen Mother Sirikit, also Thailand's Mother's Day; offices and banks closed, families honour mothers with jasmine garlands.
“Happy Mother's Day” · สุขสันต์วันแม่
October 2026
- 10OctSat
Vegetarian Festival เทศกาลกินเจ
1st–9th day of the 9th Chinese lunar month
Nine-day Taoist festival of abstinence from meat, with street processions in Phuket; yellow-flag food stalls nationwide. Little effect on business outside Phuket.
- 13OctTue
King Bhumibol Memorial Day วันนวมินทรมหาราช
Remembrance of the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) in 2016; offices and banks closed.
- 23OctFri
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day วันปิยมหาราช
Honours King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), the great moderniser; wreath-laying at his statue. Offices and banks closed.
- 26OctMon
End of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa) วันออกพรรษา
Full moon (15th waxing day) of the 11th Thai lunar month
End of the Rains Retreat; merit-making, Tak Bat Devo alms-giving and the Naga fireballs on the Mekong. Not a public holiday.
November 2026
- 24NovTue
Loy Krathong ลอยกระทง
Full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month
Festival of floating lotus-shaped krathong on rivers to honour the water goddess; lantern release (Yi Peng) in the north. Not a public holiday, but evening events everywhere.
“Happy Loy Krathong” · สุขสันต์วันลอยกระทง
December 2026
- 5DecSat
King Bhumibol's Birthday / National Day / Father's Day วันคล้ายวันพระบรมราชสมภพ ร.9 / วันชาติ / วันพ่อแห่งชาติ
Birthday anniversary of King Rama IX, Thailand's National Day and Father's Day; falls on a Saturday, with the holiday observed on Monday 7 Dec.
“Happy Father's Day” · สุขสันต์วันพ่อ
- 7DecMon
National Day (substitute) วันหยุดชดเชยวันชาติ
Day off in lieu of 5 December falling on Saturday; offices and banks closed.
- 10DecThu
Constitution Day วันรัฐธรรมนูญ
Marks the 1932 promulgation of Thailand's first permanent constitution; offices and banks closed.
- 31DecThu
New Year's Eve วันสิ้นปี
Official holiday; offices, banks and customs closed, with the New Year break often bridging into early January.
“Season's greetings” · สวัสดีปีใหม่
Thailand calendar 2027
January 2027
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February 2027
March 2027
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April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
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July 2027
August 2027
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September 2027
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October 2027
November 2027
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January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day วันขึ้นปีใหม่
Start of the Gregorian and official Thai year (BE 2570). Government offices, banks and customs closed; many factories close from 31 Dec.
“Happy New Year 2027” · สวัสดีปีใหม่ 2570
February 2027
- 6FebSat
Chinese New Year ตรุษจีน
1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Goat 2027
Lunar New Year, Year of the Goat. Widely celebrated by the Thai-Chinese business community; many Chinese-owned firms and suppliers close for 2–3 days.
“Happy Lunar New Year” · ซินเจียยู่อี่ ซินนี้ฮวดไช้
- 21FebSun
Makha Bucha Day วันมาฆบูชา
Full moon (15th waxing day) of the 3rd Thai lunar month, BE 2570 · estimated
Buddhist holy day of merit-making and candle-lit processions; falls on a Sunday, with the holiday observed on Monday 22 Feb. Alcohol sales banned.
- 22FebMon
Makha Bucha Day (substitute) วันหยุดชดเชยวันมาฆบูชา
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Day off in lieu of Makha Bucha falling on Sunday; government offices and banks closed. Expected date – confirm against the Cabinet's 2027 announcement.
April 2027
- 6AprTue
Chakri Memorial Day วันจักรี
Commemorates the founding of the Chakri dynasty (1782) by King Rama I; government offices and banks closed.
- 13AprTue
Songkran Festival (Thai New Year) เทศกาลสงกรานต์
Maha Songkran – the sun's entry into sidereal Aries (Thai solar new year), fixed at 13–15 April
Traditional Thai New Year: water blessings, family reunions and temple visits. The whole country effectively stops for the week; factories, ports and logistics run minimal operations and many people travel home.
“Happy Songkran” · สุขสันต์วันสงกรานต์
May 2027
- 1MaySat
National Labour Day วันแรงงานแห่งชาติ
Labour Day for private employees and banks; falls on a Saturday with the bank holiday moved to Monday 3 May.
- 3MayMon
National Labour Day (substitute) วันหยุดชดเชยวันแรงงานแห่งชาติ
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Substitute day for Labour Day falling on Saturday; banks closed, government agencies open. Expected – confirm with the Bank of Thailand holiday list.
- 4MayTue
Coronation Day วันฉัตรมงคล
Anniversary of the 2019 coronation of King Rama X; government offices and banks closed.
- 20MayThu
Visakha Bucha Day วันวิสาขบูชา
Full moon (15th waxing day) of the 6th Thai lunar month, BE 2570 · estimated
Most important Buddhist day, marking the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha; temple candle processions and alcohol sales ban. Offices and banks closed.
June 2027
- 3JunThu
Queen Suthida's Birthday วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าฯ พระบรมราชินี
Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida; government offices and banks closed.
July 2027
- 18JulSun
Asarnha Bucha Day วันอาสาฬหบูชา
Full moon (15th waxing day) of the 8th Thai lunar month, BE 2570 · estimated
Commemorates the Buddha's first sermon; falls on a Sunday. Sources differ (18 vs 19 July) until the Cabinet confirms the 2027 list.
- 19JulMon
Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phansa) วันเข้าพรรษา
1st waning day of the 8th Thai lunar month, BE 2570 · estimated
Start of the three-month Buddhist Rains Retreat; government offices and banks closed (also covers Asarnha Bucha falling on Sunday). Expected date.
- 28JulWed
King's Birthday (King Vajiralongkorn) วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว
Birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X); government offices and banks closed, buildings decorated in yellow.
August 2027
- 12AugThu
Queen Mother's Birthday / National Mother's Day วันแม่แห่งชาติ
Birthday of Queen Mother Sirikit, also Thailand's Mother's Day; offices and banks closed, families honour mothers with jasmine garlands.
“Happy Mother's Day” · สุขสันต์วันแม่
September 2027
- 30SeptThu
Vegetarian Festival เทศกาลกินเจ
1st–9th day of the 9th Chinese lunar month · estimated
Nine-day Taoist festival of abstinence from meat, with street processions in Phuket. Little effect on business outside Phuket.
October 2027
- 13OctWed
King Bhumibol Memorial Day วันนวมินทรมหาราช
Remembrance of the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) in 2016; offices and banks closed.
- 15OctFri
End of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa) วันออกพรรษา
Full moon (15th waxing day) of the 11th Thai lunar month · estimated
End of the Rains Retreat; merit-making and Tak Bat Devo alms-giving. Not a public holiday.
- 23OctSat
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day วันปิยมหาราช
Honours King Chulalongkorn (Rama V); falls on a Saturday, with the holiday observed on Monday 25 Oct.
- 25OctMon
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day (substitute) วันหยุดชดเชยวันปิยมหาราช
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Day off in lieu of Chulalongkorn Day falling on Saturday; offices and banks closed. Expected – confirm with the Cabinet list.
November 2027
- 13NovSat
Loy Krathong ลอยกระทง
Full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month · estimated
Festival of floating krathong on rivers and lantern release in the north. Not a public holiday. Expected date (some calendars show 14 Nov).
“Happy Loy Krathong” · สุขสันต์วันลอยกระทง
December 2027
- 5DecSun
King Bhumibol's Birthday / National Day / Father's Day วันคล้ายวันพระบรมราชสมภพ ร.9 / วันชาติ / วันพ่อแห่งชาติ
Birthday anniversary of King Rama IX, National Day and Father's Day; falls on a Sunday, with the holiday observed on Monday 6 Dec.
“Happy Father's Day” · สุขสันต์วันพ่อ
- 6DecMon
National Day (substitute) วันหยุดชดเชยวันชาติ
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Day off in lieu of 5 December falling on Sunday; offices and banks closed. Expected.
- 10DecFri
Constitution Day วันรัฐธรรมนูญ
Marks the 1932 promulgation of Thailand's first permanent constitution; offices and banks closed.
- 31DecFri
New Year's Eve วันสิ้นปี
Official holiday; offices, banks and customs closed, with the New Year break often bridging into early January.
“Season's greetings” · สวัสดีปีใหม่
Business closures ahead in Thailand
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2026Monday | National Day (substitute)วันหยุดชดเชยวันชาติ | In 40 days | Gregorian | National |
| 10 Dec 2026Thursday | Constitution Dayวันรัฐธรรมนูญ | In 43 days | Gregorian | National |
| 31 Dec 2026Thursday | New Year's Eveวันสิ้นปี | In 64 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's Dayวันขึ้นปีใหม่ | In 65 days | Gregorian | National |
| 22 Feb 2027Monday | Makha Bucha Day (substitute)วันหยุดชดเชยวันมาฆบูชา | In 117 days | Gregorianestimated | National |
| 6 Apr 2027Tuesday | Chakri Memorial Dayวันจักรี | In 160 days | Gregorian | National |
| 13–15 Apr 2027Tuesday | Songkran Festival (Thai New Year)เทศกาลสงกรานต์ | In 167 days | Thai lunar & Buddhist EraMaha Songkran – the sun's entry into sidereal Aries (Thai solar new year), fixed at 13–15 April | National |
| 4 May 2027Tuesday | Coronation Dayวันฉัตรมงคล | In 188 days | Gregorian | National |
| 20 May 2027Thursday | Visakha Bucha Dayวันวิสาขบูชา | In 204 days | Thai lunar & Buddhist EraFull moon (15th waxing day) of the 6th Thai lunar month, BE 2570estimated | National |
| 3 Jun 2027Thursday | Queen Suthida's Birthdayวันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าฯ พระบรมราชินี | In 218 days | Gregorian | National |
| 19 Jul 2027Monday | Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phansa)วันเข้าพรรษา | In 264 days | Thai lunar & Buddhist Era1st waning day of the 8th Thai lunar month, BE 2570estimated | National |
| 28 Jul 2027Wednesday | King's Birthday (King Vajiralongkorn)วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว | In 273 days | Gregorian | National |
| 12 Aug 2027Thursday | Queen Mother's Birthday / National Mother's Dayวันแม่แห่งชาติ | In 288 days | Gregorian | National |
| 13 Oct 2027Wednesday | King Bhumibol Memorial Dayวันนวมินทรมหาราช | In 350 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Oct 2027Monday | Chulalongkorn Memorial Day (substitute)วันหยุดชดเชยวันปิยมหาราช | In 362 days | Gregorianestimated | National |
| 6 Dec 2027Monday | National Day (substitute)วันหยุดชดเชยวันชาติ | In 404 days | Gregorianestimated | National |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Thailand →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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