Thailand Public Holidays 2026
Thailand public holidays fall into three groups: national holidays (New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve, Constitution Day, National Labour Day), major Buddhist holidays (Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asarnha Bucha), and royal/memorial days (including Coronation Day and key birthdays/memorial days). In 2026, the Bank of Thailand’s official calendar lists 19 holiday dates (including 3 Songkran days, substitution days, and an additional special holiday on 2 January). The actual number of days off can vary depending on how these dates align with weekends and whether sector- or region-specific holidays apply.
At a glance
- Extra New Year break: Friday, 2 January 2026 is listed as an additional special holiday.
- Substitution holidays included in 2026: Monday, 1 June 2026 (for Visakha Bucha Day) and Monday, 7 December 2026 (for 5 December).
- Songkran is a 3-day public holiday period: 13–15 April.
Thailand public holidays 2026 (B.E. 2569)
| Month | Date (2026) | Public holiday (official wording) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | |
| January | 2 Jan | Additional special holiday | |
| March | 3 Mar | Makha Bucha Day | |
| April | 6 Apr | Chakri Memorial Day | |
| April | 13 Apr | Songkran Festival | |
| April | 14 Apr | Songkran Festival | |
| April | 15 Apr | Songkran Festival | |
| May | 1 May | National Labor Day | |
| May | 4 May | Coronation Day | |
| June | 1 Jun | Substitution for Visakha Bucha Day | Visakha Bucha Day falls on Sunday 31 May 2026 |
| June | 3 Jun | H.M. Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s Birthday | |
| July | 28 Jul | H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s Birthday | |
| July | 29 Jul | Asarnha Bucha Day | |
| August | 12 Aug | H.M. Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s Birthday and Mother’s Day | |
| October | 13 Oct | H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Memorial Day | |
| October | 23 Oct | H.M. King Chulalongkorn the Great Memorial Day | |
| December | 7 Dec | Substitution for H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s Birthday, National Day and Father’s Day | Substitution for Saturday 5 December 2026 |
| December | 10 Dec | Constitution Day | |
| December | 31 Dec | New Year’s Eve |
Travel planning tips
- Plan ahead for Songkran (13–15 April): accommodation and transport often sell out early.
- Expect adjusted hours at government offices and some businesses on public holidays; tourist services usually continue but may run on holiday schedules.
- Substitution holidays can create long weekends that increase domestic travel demand (e.g., 1 June, 7 December).
Sources
- https://www.bot.or.th/en/financial-institutions-holiday.html