Thailand Public Holidays 2026
Verified Thailand holiday dates for 2026 (Buddhist Era 2569), including Songkran, Buddhist observances, substitution days and special bank closures.
Thailand Public Holidays 2026 (Buddhist Era 2569)
| Date | Day | Thai Name | English Name | Notes |
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| Jan 1 | Thu | วันขึ้นปีใหม่ | New Year's Day | — |
| Jan 2 | Fri | วันหยุดทำการเพิ่มเป็นกรณีพิเศษ | Additional Special Holiday | Financial institutions |
| Mar 3 | Tue | วันมาฆบูชา | Makha Bucha Day | Buddhist lunar |
| Apr 6 | Mon | วันจักรี | Chakri Memorial Day | — |
| Apr 13 | Mon | วันสงกรานต์ | Songkran Festival (Day 1) | Water Festival |
| Apr 14 | Tue | วันสงกรานต์ | Songkran Festival (Day 2) | — |
| Apr 15 | Wed | วันสงกรานต์ | Songkran Festival (Day 3) | — |
| May 1 | Fri | วันแรงงานแห่งชาติ | National Labour Day | — |
| May 4 | Mon | วันฉัตรมงคล | Coronation Day | — |
| Jun 1 | Mon | วันหยุดชดเชยวันวิสาขบูชา | Substitution for Visakha Bucha Day | For Sunday, May 31 |
| Jun 3 | Wed | วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าฯ | Queen's Birthday | — |
| Jul 28 | Tue | วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ร.10 | King's Birthday (National Day) | — |
| Jul 29 | Wed | วันอาสาฬหบูชา | Asarnha Bucha Day | Buddhist lunar |
| Aug 12 | Wed | วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ราชินีแม่ / วันแม่แห่งชาติ | Queen Mother's Birthday / National Mother's Day | — |
| Oct 13 | Tue | วันคล้ายวันสวรรคต ร.9 | Rama IX Memorial Day | — |
| Oct 16 | Fri | วันหยุดทำการเพิ่มเป็นกรณีพิเศษ | Additional Special Holiday | Bangkok financial institutions only |
| Oct 23 | Fri | วันปิยมหาราช | Chulalongkorn Day | — |
| Dec 7 | Mon | วันหยุดชดเชยวันพ่อแห่งชาติ | Substitution for National Day / Father's Day | For Saturday, Dec 5 |
| Dec 10 | Thu | วันรัฐธรรมนูญ | Constitution Day | — |
| Dec 31 | Thu | วันสิ้นปี | New Year's Eve | — |
Scope: financial institutions and specialized financial institutions. October 16 applies in Bangkok only. Verified against the Bank of Thailand on 2026-07-18.
About Thailand Public Holidays
Thailand's holiday calendars vary by sector. The Cabinet sets government holidays, while the Bank of Thailand publishes a separate calendar for financial institutions and specialized financial institutions. This page uses that official bank calendar so each listed closure has a clear source. The country uses the Buddhist Era (พุทธศักราช, พ.ศ.), which is 543 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar, so 2026 CE corresponds to BE 2569.
Songkran, celebrated from April 13 to 15, is Thailand's most iconic public holiday — the traditional Thai New Year, internationally famous for its exuberant water festival (สงกรานต์). While only three days are official public holidays, festivities in cities like Chiang Mai and Bangkok often extend for a week, drawing millions of tourists. Royal and national commemorations also feature prominently in the Thai holiday calendar, reflecting the deep cultural significance of the monarchy and the Buddhist faith in Thai society.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Bank of Thailand's 2026 calendar contains 20 financial-institution closure dates, including special closures on January 2 and, in Bangkok only, October 16. The number applicable to government offices or a private workplace can differ.
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Songkran 2026 is celebrated from April 13 to 15. These three days are official public holidays. The water festival (สงกรานต์) is Thailand's traditional New Year celebration and one of the biggest tourist events in the country.
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Thailand uses the Buddhist Era (พุทธศักราช, พ.ศ.) as its official calendar. The Buddhist Era year is 543 years ahead of the Gregorian year. So 2026 CE = Buddhist Era 2569 (พ.ศ. 2569).
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Visakha Bucha Day (วันวิสาขบูชา) falls on Sunday, May 31 in 2026. The Bank of Thailand calendar observes the substitution holiday on Monday, June 1.
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No. Most major dates overlap, but the Bank of Thailand can announce additional financial-institution holidays or apply a different list. This page labels the Bangkok-only October 16 closure and uses the official 2026 bank calendar as its scope.
Long weekends in 2026
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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