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2026 Thailand Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Thailand, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

35

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

7 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday

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About Thailand holidays in 2026

In 2026, Thailand observes a variety of holidays, including significant religious festivals, national observances, and royal birthdays. The year begins with New Year's Day and a special holiday, followed by Children's Day and Teachers' Day in January. February features Chinese New Year celebrations, while March includes Makha Bucha. April is marked by Chakri Day and the prominent Songkran festival. The spring and summer months host Coronation Day, Visakha Bucha, and the birthdays of Queen Suthida and King Vajiralongkorn. The latter half of the year includes Asalha Bucha, The Queen Mother's Birthday, and several commemorative days in autumn. The year concludes with King Bhumibol's Birthday, Constitution Day, and the Christmas season.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 2, 2026FridayNew Year Special Holiday
January 10, 2026SaturdayNational Children's Day
January 16, 2026FridayTeachers' Day
February 14, 2026SaturdayValentine's Day
February 17, 2026TuesdayChinese New Year's Day
February 18, 2026WednesdaySecond Day of Chinese New Year
February 19, 2026ThursdayThird Day of Chinese New Year
March 3, 2026TuesdayMakha Bucha
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 6, 2026MondayChakri Day
April 13, 2026MondaySongkran
April 14, 2026TuesdaySongkran Holiday
April 15, 2026WednesdaySongkran Holiday
May 1, 2026FridayLabor Day
May 4, 2026MondayCoronation Day
May 31, 2026SundayVisakha Bucha
June 1, 2026MondayDay off for Visakha Bucha
June 3, 2026WednesdayQueen Suthida's Birthday
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
July 28, 2026TuesdayKing Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
July 29, 2026WednesdayAsalha Bucha
August 12, 2026WednesdayThe Queen Mother's Birthday
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
September 24, 2026ThursdayMahidol Day
October 13, 2026TuesdayAnniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol
October 23, 2026FridayChulalongkorn Day
October 31, 2026SaturdayHalloween
December 5, 2026SaturdayKing Bhumibol's Birthday
December 7, 2026MondayKing Bhumibol's Birthday observed
December 10, 2026ThursdayConstitution Day
December 22, 2026TuesdayDecember Solstice
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Planning around Thailand holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are observed on specific dates, while others may have observed dates that shift.
  • Some observances are tied to lunar calendars, meaning their dates can vary annually.
  • The calendar includes both nationwide holidays and specific cultural or religious observances.
  • Note the presence of consecutive holidays, such as those during Songkran and Chinese New Year.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Thailand shows a notable concentration in the first two months of the year, with New Year's celebrations and cultural observances. Following this, there's a period with fewer holidays in March before a cluster of significant events in April, including the major Songkran festival.

The middle of the year presents a more dispersed pattern of holidays, with observances spread across May, June, July, and August, often tied to royal birthdays and religious dates. September and October see a slight increase in activity with a few key commemorative days.

The year concludes with a significant spike in holidays during December, featuring King Bhumibol's Birthday, Constitution Day, and the Christmas period, making it the busiest month for observances.

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