Thailand Public Holidays 2026
Complete list of Thailand's official public holidays in 2026 (Buddhist Era 2569). Includes Songkran, Visakha Bucha, and all royal and national holidays. Download ICS calendar file.
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 | — |
| Feb 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 | วันวิสาขบูชา | Visakha Bucha Day | Buddhist lunar |
| 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 |
| Jul 30 | Thu | วันเข้าพรรษา | Khao Phansa Day (Buddhist Lent) | — |
| 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 23 | Fri | วันปิยมหาราช | Chulalongkorn Day | — |
| Dec 5 | Sat | วันพ่อแห่งชาติ | National Father's Day | — |
| Dec 10 | Thu | วันรัฐธรรมนูญ | Constitution Day | — |
| Dec 31 | Thu | วันสิ้นปี | New Year's Eve | — |
Source: Office of the Prime Minister, Thailand. Buddhist lunar holidays vary by year — verify with official government announcements. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Thailand Public Holidays
Thailand's official public holidays are determined annually by the Cabinet and published in the Royal Gazette. The country officially uses the Buddhist Era (พุทธศักราช, พ.ศ.), which is 543 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar — so 2026 CE corresponds to BE 2569. A significant portion of Thai public holidays, including Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asarnha Bucha, and Khao Phansa, are tied to the Buddhist lunar calendar and shift dates from year to year. When an official holiday falls on a weekend, the Thai Cabinet typically designates a compensatory day off (วันชดเชย) on the following Monday.
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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Thailand has 19 official public holidays in 2026 (Buddhist Era 2569). Some holidays based on the Buddhist lunar calendar vary in date each year. When a holiday falls on a weekend, a compensatory holiday (วันชดเชย) is usually announced on the following Monday.
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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) commemorates three key events in the Buddha's life: his birth, enlightenment, and passing, all believed to have occurred on the full moon of the 6th lunar month. In 2026, it falls on June 1. Thais observe the day by making merit at temples and joining candlelit processions (เวียนเทียน).
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Most Thai public holidays are also bank holidays, but the Bank of Thailand sometimes announces additional bank holidays or substitution days. For official bank holiday closures, refer to the Bank of Thailand (ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย) announcement for 2026.