Thailand Long Weekends 2028
Thailand produces 11 long weekends in 2028 — every break of three days or more that its public holidays actually create. The longest runs 5 days (Apr 13–17). Substitute days turn several weekend holidays into real days off this year.
Thailand long weekends in 2028
New Year
3 daysJan 1 – 3
Sat–Mon: New Year’s Day falls on a Saturday and is observed in lieu on the Monday.
Songkran (Thai New Year)
5 daysApr 13 – 17
Thu–Mon: Songkran (Apr 13–15) covers the weekend, and the Saturday is made up on Mon Apr 17.
Labour Day
3 daysApr 29 – May 1
Visakha Bucha
3 daysMay 6 – 8
Queen Suthida's Birthday
3 daysJun 3 – 5
Asarnha Bucha & Buddhist Lent
4 daysJul 6 – 9
Thu–Sun: Asarnha Bucha (Thu) and Khao Phansa (Fri) run straight into the weekend.
King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
3 daysJul 28 – 30
Queen Mother's Birthday / Mother's Day
3 daysAug 12 – 14
King Bhumibol Memorial Day
3 daysOct 13 – 15
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
3 daysOct 21 – 23
Constitution Day
3 daysDec 9 – 11
The 11 long weekends of 2028
New Year — Jan 1–3 (3 days); Songkran (Thai New Year) — Apr 13–17 (5 days); Labour Day — Apr 29 – May 1 (3 days); Visakha Bucha — May 6–8 (3 days); Queen Suthida's Birthday — Jun 3–5 (3 days); Asarnha Bucha & Buddhist Lent — Jul 6–9 (4 days); King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday — Jul 28–30 (3 days); Queen Mother's Birthday / Mother's Day — Aug 12–14 (3 days); King Bhumibol Memorial Day — Oct 13–15 (3 days); Chulalongkorn Memorial Day — Oct 21–23 (3 days); Constitution Day — Dec 9–11 (3 days)
Full list: New Year (Jan 1–3) Songkran (Thai New Year) (Apr 13–17) Labour Day (Apr 29 – May 1) Visakha Bucha (May 6–8) Queen Suthida's Birthday (Jun 3–5) Asarnha Bucha & Buddhist Lent (Jul 6–9) King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday (Jul 28–30) Queen Mother's Birthday / Mother's Day (Aug 12–14) King Bhumibol Memorial Day (Oct 13–15) Chulalongkorn Memorial Day (Oct 21–23) Constitution Day (Dec 9–11) — 11 consecutive-day breaks in total.
How Thailand builds its long weekends
Long weekends come from public holidays landing next to weekends (or substitute days extending them). The table above lists only real calendar breaks — a 11-day count means 11 separate runs of consecutive days off.
How to plan around them
The 11 breaks above are the ones the calendar gives you for free. The longest (Songkran (Thai New Year), 5 days, Apr 13–17) is the best anchor for a longer trip; the others work well for short getaways. Check the linked year page for make-up workdays that may surround the longer breaks.
Official sources & data
- Financial Institutions' Holidays — where the official B.E. 2571 (2028) list is publishedVisit sourceBank of Thailand
- Thai lunar calendar B.E. 2571 (2028) — basis for the Buddhist holy daysVisit sourceMyhora
- Thailand National Holidays in 2028 (independent cross-check)Visit sourcetime.now
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Thailand have in 2028?+
11 — every break of three consecutive days or more that Thailand's public holidays create in 2028. The longest is Songkran (Thai New Year) with 5 days off.
What is the longest long weekend in Thailand in 2028?+
Songkran (Thai New Year) — 5 days (Apr 13–17).
Which public holidays create long weekends in Thailand 2028?+
New Year, Songkran (Thai New Year), Labour Day, Visakha Bucha, Queen Suthida's Birthday, Asarnha Bucha & Buddhist Lent, King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday, Queen Mother's Birthday / Mother's Day, King Bhumibol Memorial Day, Chulalongkorn Memorial Day, Constitution Day. Each is listed above with its exact dates.
Does Thailand have substitute days for weekend holidays?+
Yes — Thailand's substitute-day rules add weekday days off when a holiday falls on a weekend, which is why several of the 2028 long weekends above include a substitute day.
Are the 2028 long weekend dates confirmed?+
Not yet — Thailand's 2028 calendar is provisional until the official announcement. The dates above follow the published holiday rules and the usual calendar pattern, but Islamic holidays in particular are subject to moon sighting and may shift by a day. Check back after the official notice.