Thailand 2026 public holiday guide
Thailand’s public holidays include New Year’s Day, Makha Bucha, Chakri Memorial Day, Songkran, Labour Day, Visakha Bucha, royal birthday holidays, Constitution Day, and New Year’s Eve. Songkran (usually 13–15 April) is the famous nationwide water festival and a major travel peak.
Expect slower business responses in mid-April. Tourism services often keep running while banks and government offices close.
Verify movable Buddhist dates against official Thai announcements.
Planning tips
- Songkran: liveliest in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
- Royal commemorations: public offices closed.
- Year-end: strong demand for beach resorts.
- Labour Day: more short city getaways.
Thailand 2026 public holiday table
This 2026 view lists 16 public holiday dates for Thailand. The earliest entry is 2026-01-01 (New Year's Day, Thu) and the latest is 2026-12-31 (New Year's Eve). The longest consecutive block in the dataset is about 3 days (2026-04-13–2026-04-15). The table below is fully readable without JavaScript.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 2026-01-02 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| 2026-03-03 | Tue | Makha Bucha Day |
| 2026-04-13 | Mon | Songkran Festival |
| 2026-04-14 | Tue | Songkran Festival |
| 2026-04-15 | Wed | Songkran Festival |
| 2026-05-01 | Fri | Labour Day |
| 2026-05-04 | Mon | Labour Day / Greenery Day / Bank Holiday |
| 2026-06-03 | Wed | Queen Suthida's Birthday |
| 2026-07-28 | Tue | King's Birthday |
| 2026-08-12 | Wed | Mother's Day |
| 2026-10-13 | Tue | King Bhumibol Memorial Day |
| 2026-10-23 | Fri | Chulalongkorn Day |
| 2026-12-05 | Sat | Father's Day |
| 2026-12-10 | Thu | Constitution Day |
| 2026-12-31 | Thu | New Year's Eve |
Note: Compiled from public notices for planning. Confirm critical dates with official sources.
Cross-border planning notes
Songkran is Thailand’s nationwide celebration peak and a mid-April business slowdown. It can sit near Vietnam’s late-April Liberation Day / Labour Day travel wave.
Thailand FAQ
Is Songkran always three days?
The core is usually 13–15 April; weekends can extend the break.
Are temples open?
Most stay open and get busier on holy days.
Good for kids?
Fun but wet and crowded — pack sun and water protection.