Public Holidays in Thailand 2026
21 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Thailand's 2026 calendar includes Buddhist, royal and civic holidays, plus Friday, January 2 as an additional special public holiday approved by the Cabinet.
Thailand Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Additional Special Public Holiday Government |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Makha Bucha Day |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Chakri Memorial Day |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Songkran Festival |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Songkran Festival |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Songkran Festival |
| May 1 | Friday | National Labour Day |
| May 4 | Monday | Coronation Day |
| May 31 | Sunday | Visakha Bucha Day |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Visakha BuchaObserved |
| Jun 3 | Wednesday | Queen Suthida's Birthday |
| Jul 28 | Tuesday | King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | Asalha Bucha Day |
| Aug 12 | Wednesday | Queen Mother's Birthday / Mother's Day |
| Oct 13 | Tuesday | King Bhumibol Memorial Day |
| Oct 23 | Friday | Chulalongkorn Day |
| Dec 5 | Saturday | King Bhumibol's Birthday / National Day / Father's Day |
| Dec 7 | Monday | December 5 HolidayObserved |
| Dec 10 | Thursday | Constitution Day |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
* 2027 Buddhist and observed dates are provisional pending the final official annual calendar.
Songkran and Royal Holidays 2026
Songkran creates a three-day statutory holiday from 13 to 15 April. Several royal birthdays and memorial dates are also national holidays.
Holiday Rules in Thailand
Buddhist dates are lunar and should be verified annually. Observed weekdays apply when selected fixed holidays fall on weekends.
Thailand Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Songkran runs 13 to 15 April.
- The King's Birthday is 28 July.
- 12 August remains a public holiday.
- Buddhist lunar dates change each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Songkran?
Three statutory holiday days.
Is 12 August still a public holiday?
Yes, the Thai Cabinet confirmed it remains so.
Why are 2027 Buddhist dates provisional?
They follow the lunar calendar.
Does Thailand use daylight saving time?
No.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Cabinet decision confirming current-year public-holiday measures, including the Bangkok-only 16 October 2026 special holiday.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government or statutory material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.