Thailand Public Holidays 2026
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
Thailand has 19 official public holidays (21 days off) in 2026 and 9 long weekends; the longest break is Songkran Festival (Apr 11 – 15, 5 days).
| Public holidays | 19 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 21 |
| Longest break | Songkran Festival · 5 days (Apr 11 – 15) |
| Long weekends | 9 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Special Holiday (New Year bridge) (January 2, 2026), Makha Bucha Day (March 3, 2026), Chakri Memorial Day (April 6, 2026), Songkran Festival (Thai New Year) (Apr 13 – 15), National Labour Day (May 1, 2026), Coronation Day (May 4, 2026), Visakha Bucha Day (May 31, 2026), Substitution for Visakha Bucha (June 1, 2026), H.M. Queen Suthida's Birthday (June 3, 2026), H.M. King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday (July 28, 2026), Asarnha Bucha Day (July 29, 2026), Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phansa) (July 30, 2026), H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday & Mother's Day (August 12, 2026), H.M. King Bhumibol Memorial Day (October 13, 2026), Special Holiday (Bangkok only) (October 16, 2026), Chulalongkorn Memorial Day (October 23, 2026), King Bhumibol's Birthday, National Day & Father's Day (December 5, 2026), Substitution for Father's Day (December 7, 2026), Constitution Day (December 10, 2026), Special Holiday (Royal Cremation of the Queen Mother) (December 16, 2026), New Year's Eve (December 31, 2026)
Public holidays
~19
Songkran
Apr 13–15
In-lieu days
2
New Year break
4 days
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayThursday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| January 2, 2026 | Friday | Special Holiday (New Year bridge)Cabinet-declared special holiday to make a 4-day New Year weekend.Bridge holiday | Bridge holiday |
| March 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Makha Bucha DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Chakri Memorial DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| Apr 13 – 15 | Monday – | Songkran Festival (Thai New Year)Three days, Mon–Wed in 2026 — the biggest holiday of the year.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | National Labour DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | Coronation DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 31, 2026 | Sunday | Visakha Bucha DaySunday — observed in lieu on Mon Jun 1.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | Substitution for Visakha BuchaSubstitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| June 3, 2026 | Wednesday | H.M. Queen Suthida's BirthdayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| July 28, 2026 | Tuesday | H.M. King Vajiralongkorn's BirthdayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| July 29, 2026 | Wednesday | Asarnha Bucha DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| July 30, 2026 | Thursday | Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phansa)Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 12, 2026 | Wednesday | H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday & Mother's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 13, 2026 | Tuesday | H.M. King Bhumibol Memorial DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 16, 2026 | Friday | Special Holiday (Bangkok only)Friday, Bangkok only. The Cabinet gave government offices in the capital a special holiday for the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, and the Bank of Thailand closed Bangkok’s financial institutions too. Elsewhere in Thailand it is a normal working day and private employers are only asked to consider it, so it is not counted in the national total.Bridge holiday | Bridge holiday |
| October 23, 2026 | Friday | Chulalongkorn Memorial DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 5, 2026 | Saturday | King Bhumibol's Birthday, National Day & Father's DaySaturday — observed in lieu on Mon Dec 7.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 7, 2026 | Monday | Substitution for Father's DaySubstitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 10, 2026 | Thursday | Constitution DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 16, 2026 | Wednesday | Special Holiday (Royal Cremation of the Queen Mother)Wednesday. The Cabinet declared a special government holiday for the royal cremation ceremony of Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother (ceremony 15–19 December), announced by the government spokesperson on 10 November 2026.Bridge holiday | Bridge holiday |
| December 31, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's EvePublic holiday | Public holiday |
2026 Thailand calendar
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Thailand long weekends in 2026
New Year
4 daysJan 1 – 4
Jan 2 special holiday bridges into the weekend.
Chakri Memorial Day
3 daysApr 4 – 6
Songkran Festival
5 daysApr 11 – 15
Weekend of Apr 11–12 plus the 3-day festival.
Coronation Day
3 daysMay 2 – 4
Visakha Bucha
3 daysMay 30 – Jun 1
H.M. King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday & Asarnha Bucha Day
3 daysJul 28 – 30
Special Holiday (Bangkok only)
3 daysOct 16 – 18
Bangkok only: government offices and financial institutions in the capital. Elsewhere Friday 16 October is a normal working day.
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
3 daysOct 23 – 25
King Bhumibol's Birthday / Father's Day
3 daysDec 5 – 7
Buddhist holy days move every year
Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asarnha Bucha and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) follow the lunar calendar, so their Gregorian dates shift each year and are confirmed by the government annually. The fixed-date royal and national holidays — Chakri Day (Apr 6), Coronation Day (May 4), the King’s and Queens’ birthdays, Chulalongkorn Day (Oct 23) and Constitution Day (Dec 10) — stay put.
When a holiday lands on a weekend, Thailand grants an in-lieu day on the next working day. In 2026 that adds Mon Jun 1 (for Visakha Bucha) and Mon Dec 7 (for the Dec 5 national day). The Cabinet also often declares extra special holidays — Jan 2, 2026 was added to stretch the New Year break to four days.
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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
How many public holidays does Thailand have in 2026?
Around 19, plus two Cabinet special holidays — Jan 2 (New Year bridge) and Dec 16 (royal cremation of the Queen Mother) — and two in-lieu days. Most workers also get the three Songkran days off. Friday 16 October, a special holiday in Bangkok only, is not counted.
What is the longest holiday break in Thailand in 2026?
The longest break in Thailand is Songkran Festival (Apr 11 – 15, 5 days).
What are the official public holidays in Thailand in 2026?
Thailand has 19 official public holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Special Holiday (New Year bridge) (January 2, 2026), Makha Bucha Day (March 3, 2026), Chakri Memorial Day (April 6, 2026), Songkran Festival (Thai New Year) (Apr 13 – 15), National Labour Day (May 1, 2026), Coronation Day (May 4, 2026), Visakha Bucha Day (May 31, 2026), Substitution for Visakha Bucha (June 1, 2026), H.M. Queen Suthida's Birthday (June 3, 2026), H.M. King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday (July 28, 2026), Asarnha Bucha Day (July 29, 2026), Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phansa) (July 30, 2026), H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday & Mother's Day (August 12, 2026), H.M. King Bhumibol Memorial Day (October 13, 2026), Special Holiday (Bangkok only) (October 16, 2026), Chulalongkorn Memorial Day (October 23, 2026), King Bhumibol's Birthday, National Day & Father's Day (December 5, 2026), Substitution for Father's Day (December 7, 2026), Constitution Day (December 10, 2026), Special Holiday (Royal Cremation of the Queen Mother) (December 16, 2026), New Year's Eve (December 31, 2026).
When is Songkran 2026?
Songkran, the Thai New Year, runs April 13–15, 2026 (Monday to Wednesday). With the preceding weekend it makes a 5-day break.
Why is Jan 2, 2026 a holiday in Thailand?
The Cabinet declared Friday Jan 2, 2026 a special public holiday to extend the New Year break to four days (Jan 1–4) and boost tourism.
Is Friday 16 October 2026 a holiday in Thailand?
Only in Bangkok. On 19 May 2026 the Cabinet declared a special holiday for government offices in the capital during the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings (12–18 October), and Bank of Thailand Notification No. 26/2569 closed Bangkok’s financial institutions that day. Elsewhere in Thailand it is a normal working day, and private employers were only asked to consider giving the day off. Bangkok’s government offices also worked from home on 12, 14 and 15 October — those are working days, not holidays.
Are there in-lieu (substitution) holidays in 2026?
Yes. Visakha Bucha (May 31, Sun) is observed on Mon Jun 1, and the Dec 5 national day (Sat) is observed on Mon Dec 7.
Which Thailand public holidays in 2026 ban alcohol sales?
The five Buddhist holy days: Makha Bucha (Mar 3), Visakha Bucha (May 31, plus the Jun 1 in-lieu day in practice), Asarnha Bucha (Jul 29) and Buddhist Lent Day (Jul 30), and Ok Phansa (end of Buddhist Lent, late October). Bars close and shops cannot sell alcohol on these days.
Where can I download the Thailand 2026 holiday calendar?
Our Thailand 2026 page and the holiday calendar downloads hub offer ICS and CSV files based on the Bank of Thailand and Cabinet announcements.
