Thailand Public Holidays
Thailand observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Thailand observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Thailand by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Thailand.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year Special Holiday |
| Jan 10 | Saturday | National Children's Day |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Teachers' Day |
| Feb 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year's Day |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Second Day of Chinese New Year |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | Third Day of Chinese New Year |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Makha Bucha |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Chakri Day |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Songkran |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Songkran Holiday |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Songkran Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.
About public holidays in Thailand
HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for Thailand by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.
Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and government offices close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.
Our Thailand listing covers public holidays in our dataset. Buddhist and royal commemorative dates are included. Open a year calendar for the full dated list.
Major public holidays in 2026
These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 Thailand calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.
Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include Makha Bucha, Coronation Day, and royal birthday commemorations. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.
- New Year's Day — 1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year in Thailand.
- Songkran — 13 April 2026. Thai New Year (Songkran), a major multi-day public holiday.
- Labor Day — 1 May 2026. International Workers' Day, observed as a public holiday.
- Visakha Bucha — 31 May 2026. Visakha Bucha, an important Buddhist public holiday.
- King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday — 28 July 2026. Commemorates the King's birthday, a public holiday.
- The Queen Mother's Birthday — 12 August 2026. Commemorates the Queen Mother's birthday, a public holiday.
- Constitution Day — 10 December 2026. Commemorates Thailand's constitution, observed in December.
- Christmas Day — 25 December 2026. Observed as a public holiday in our Thailand listing.
Planning around holidays
Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.
- April: Songkran is a major travel peak; confirm exact dates on your year calendar.
- May: Coronation Day and Visakha Bucha can affect regional schedules.
- July and August: Royal birthday holidays are fixed summer anchors.
- Year-end: Constitution Day and Christmas-period holidays often create extended breaks.
Plan Your Year Around TH Holidays
View Thailand holidays in calendar mode
Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.