January 2026
- Thu 1 Jan New Year’s Day
- Fri 2 Jan Additional special bank holiday
- Sat 10 Jan National Children’s Day
- Fri 16 Jan Teachers’ Day
Thailand Public Holidays 2026
Key public holidays, Buddhist observances and practical dates that may affect banks, government offices, transport, events and alcohol sales in Thailand.
Dates can occasionally change by official announcement. Buddhist holidays may also involve alcohol sales restrictions, especially on Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asalha Bucha and Buddhist Lent.
March 2026
- Tue 3 Mar Makha Bucha Day
April 2026
- Mon 6 Apr Chakri Day
- Mon 13 Apr Songkran Day
- Tue 14 Apr Songkran Day
- Wed 15 Apr Songkran Day
May 2026
- Fri 1 May National Labour Day
- Mon 4 May Coronation Day
- Sun 31 May Visakha Bucha Day
June 2026
- Mon 1 Jun Visakha Bucha substitute holiday
- Wed 3 Jun Queen Suthida’s Birthday
July 2026
- Tue 28 Jul King Rama X’s Birthday
- Wed 29 Jul Asalha Bucha Day
- Thu 30 Jul Buddhist Lent Day
August 2026
- Wed 12 Aug Queen Sirikit’s Birthday / Mother’s Day
October 2026
- Tue 13 Oct Nawaminthra Maharaj Day
- Fri 23 Oct Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
- Sat 24 Oct End of Buddhist Lent Day
December 2026
- Sat 5 Dec King Bhumibol’s Birthday / National Day / Father’s Day
- Mon 7 Dec Father’s Day compensatory holiday
- Thu 10 Dec Constitution Day
- Thu 31 Dec New Year’s Eve
Useful To Know
Planning Around Holidays
- Banks and government offices may close on national holidays and substitute holidays.
- Alcohol restrictions are common on major Buddhist holidays.
- Songkran can affect travel, traffic and bookings around 13–15 April.
- Private businesses may follow different opening hours, especially restaurants, bars, tours and attractions.
- Always confirm locally if a date affects bookings, transport or planned activities.
