Thailand Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Thailand has around 19 public holidays in 2026, plus two Cabinet-declared special holidays — Jan 2 (New Year bridge) and Dec 16 (royal cremation of the Queen Mother) — the 3-day Songkran festival (Apr 13–15) and the Buddhist holy days of Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha and Asarnha Bucha. Holidays on a weekend roll over to an in-lieu weekday.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20279 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar9 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleCabinet resolution (plus Bank of Thailand list for banks)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Thailand.
Thailand Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Thailand.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Thailand Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSubscribe to all years in your calendar app
Google Calendar · Apple Calendar · Outlook — the feed updates as governments publish new years.
Thailand Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Thailand (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
School Terms & Holidays
Official academic term dates, half-term breaks, summer vacations, and exam recess periods issued by the ministry of education.
Thailand Long Weekends 2026: 8 Nationwide + 1 Bangkok-Only
Thailand long weekends 2026: Songkran, the Jan 2 New Year run and every 3-day block, plus Oct 16–18, which applies in Bangkok only. In-lieu and Cabinet rules.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in Thailand
Other Public Holiday Calendars in Asia
Official sources & data
- Financial Institutions Holidays for 2026 (B.E. 2569)Visit sourceBank of Thailand
- Thailand declares 5-day New Year holiday (Jan 2 special holiday)Visit sourceBangkok Post
- Cabinet Approves Special Official Holiday in Bangkok during IMF-World Bank Group Meetings (Cabinet meeting, 19 May 2026)Visit sourceGovernment Public Relations Department (PRD), Thailand
- Notification of the Bank of Thailand No. 26/2569 — additional special holiday for financial institutions in Bangkok, Friday 16 October 2026Visit sourceBank of Thailand
- Bangkok Sets Special Holiday and WFH Measures for IMF Meetings 2026 (9 October 2026)Visit sourceGovernment Public Relations Department (PRD), Thailand
- มติ ครม. เคาะ 16 ธันวาคม 2569 เป็นวันหยุดราชการกรณีพิเศษ เนื่องในพระราชพิธีถวายพระเพลิงพระบรมศพ สมเด็จพระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวงVisit sourceBangkok Biznews (government spokesperson announcement, cabinet meeting of 10 November 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions About Thailand Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Thailand each year?
Thailand gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Thailand?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Thailand holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Thailand officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Thailand?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.