{"country":"Thailand","code":"th","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/th.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/th","holidays":[{"date":"2026-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-01-02","name":"Bridge Public Holiday","day_off":true},{"date":"2026-01-10","name":"National Children's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, observance","about":"Held on the second Saturday in January, it is widely celebrated, especially by government agencies, with many activities for children.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. It is a national observance with many events for children rather than a general day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Children's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-03-03","name":"Makha Bucha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Magha Puja is a Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha's teaching of the Ovada Patimokkha. It falls on the full moon of the 3rd Thai lunar month, usually in February. Alcohol sales are prohibited on Buddhist holidays, except in international airport duty-free shops.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Makha Bucha!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-04-06","name":"Chakri Memorial Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"6 April commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty and the founding of Bangkok by King Phutthayotfa Chulalok in 1782.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-04-13","name":"Songkran Festival","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The traditional Thai new year, on 13–15 April, and the major holiday of the year. Many people return home for family reunions during this period. The three days are known as Maha Songkran, Wan Nao and Wan Thaloeng Sok, and the 14th is also observed as Family Day.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break, travel and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Songkran!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-14","name":"Songkran Festival","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The traditional Thai new year, on 13–15 April, and the major holiday of the year. Many people return home for family reunions during this period. The three days are known as Maha Songkran, Wan Nao and Wan Thaloeng Sok, and the 14th is also observed as Family Day.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break, travel and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Songkran!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-15","name":"Songkran Festival","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The traditional Thai new year, on 13–15 April, and the major holiday of the year. Many people return home for family reunions during this period. The three days are known as Maha Songkran, Wan Nao and Wan Thaloeng Sok, and the 14th is also observed as Family Day.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break, travel and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Songkran!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-05-01","name":"National Labor Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-04","name":"Coronation Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"4 May commemorates the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in 2019 and of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in 1950. It was previously held on 5 May, cancelled in 2017 and re-established on 4 May from 2020.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-31","name":"Visakha Bucha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Vesak is a Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, on the full moon of the 6th Thai lunar month, usually in May. It is also observed as National Tree Day. Alcohol sales are prohibited on Buddhist holidays, except in international airport duty-free shops.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Visakha Bucha!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-06-01","name":"Visakha Bucha (in lieu)","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic, substitute day","about":"If a Thai public holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday is observed by the government as a compensatory holiday.","at_work":"Plan for it: government offices are closed. Private businesses may follow their own schedule.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-06-03","name":"HM Queen Suthida's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"3 June is the birthday of Queen Suthida.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-07-28","name":"HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"28 July commemorates the birth of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. It has been a public holiday since 2017.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-07-29","name":"Asarnha Bucha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Asalha Puja is a Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha's first discourse, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. It falls on the full moon of the 8th Thai lunar month, usually in July. Alcohol sales are prohibited on Buddhist holidays, except in international airport duty-free shops.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Asalha Bucha!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-07-30","name":"Buddhist Lent Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"The beginning of Vassa, also known as Buddhist Lent, on the first waning moon of the 8th Thai lunar month, usually in July. Banks do not observe it, so they stay open. Alcohol sales are prohibited on Buddhist holidays.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off for government offices; banks are open.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-08-12","name":"HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"12 August commemorates the birth of Queen Mother Sirikit in 1932. It is also observed as National Mother's Day.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Mother's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-10-13","name":"HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, remembrance","about":"13 October commemorates the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 2016. It was a new public holiday from 2017.","at_work":"A solemn day; mention it only with respect. A day off.","what_to_say":"Remembering King Bhumibol today.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-10-23","name":"HM King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"23 October commemorates the passing of King Chulalongkorn in 1910.","at_work":"Welcome to mention with respect. A day off.","what_to_say":"Honouring King Chulalongkorn today.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-05","name":"HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"5 December commemorates the birth of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1927. It is also observed as National Day and National Father's Day. The United Nations honoured the king for his work in soil science by naming his birthdate World Soil Day.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Father's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-07","name":"HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday (in lieu)","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic, substitute day","about":"If a Thai public holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday is observed by the government as a compensatory holiday.","at_work":"Plan for it: government offices are closed. Private businesses may follow their own schedule.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-10","name":"Constitution Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Marks 10 December 1932, when Thailand's first permanent constitution was promulgated.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-31","name":"New Year's Eve","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural","about":"The last day of the year, 31 December, is celebrated with dancing, food, drink and fireworks, and many Christians attend a watchnight service. Celebrations run past midnight into New Year's Day.","at_work":"Fine to mention. Whether it is a day off depends on the country; the card shows the official days off.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year's Eve! See you in the new year.","usual":{"days":"1 day, often a half day"}},{"date":"2027-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-01-09","name":"National Children's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, observance","about":"Held on the second Saturday in January, it is widely celebrated, especially by government agencies, with many activities for children.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. It is a national observance with many events for children rather than a general day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Children's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-02-21","name":"Makha Bucha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Magha Puja is a Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha's teaching of the Ovada Patimokkha. It falls on the full moon of the 3rd Thai lunar month, usually in February. Alcohol sales are prohibited on Buddhist holidays, except in international airport duty-free shops.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Makha Bucha!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-02-22","name":"Makha Bucha (in lieu)","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic, substitute day","about":"If a Thai public holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday is observed by the government as a compensatory holiday.","at_work":"Plan for it: government offices are closed. Private businesses may follow their own schedule.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-04-06","name":"Chakri Memorial Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"6 April commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty and the founding of Bangkok by King Phutthayotfa Chulalok in 1782.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-04-13","name":"Songkran Festival","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The traditional Thai new year, on 13–15 April, and the major holiday of the year. Many people return home for family reunions during this period. The three days are known as Maha Songkran, Wan Nao and Wan Thaloeng Sok, and the 14th is also observed as Family Day.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break, travel and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Songkran!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2027-04-14","name":"Songkran Festival","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The traditional Thai new year, on 13–15 April, and the major holiday of the year. Many people return home for family reunions during this period. The three days are known as Maha Songkran, Wan Nao and Wan Thaloeng Sok, and the 14th is also observed as Family Day.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break, travel and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Songkran!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2027-04-15","name":"Songkran Festival","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, new year","about":"The traditional Thai new year, on 13–15 April, and the major holiday of the year. Many people return home for family reunions during this period. The three days are known as Maha Songkran, Wan Nao and Wan Thaloeng Sok, and the 14th is also observed as Family Day.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break, travel and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Songkran!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2027-05-01","name":"National Labor Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-03","name":"National Labor Day (in lieu)","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic, substitute day","about":"If a Thai public holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday is observed by the government as a compensatory holiday.","at_work":"Plan for it: government offices are closed. Private businesses may follow their own schedule.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-04","name":"Coronation Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"4 May commemorates the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in 2019 and of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in 1950. It was previously held on 5 May, cancelled in 2017 and re-established on 4 May from 2020.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-20","name":"Visakha Bucha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Vesak is a Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, on the full moon of the 6th Thai lunar month, usually in May. It is also observed as National Tree Day. Alcohol sales are prohibited on Buddhist holidays, except in international airport duty-free shops.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Visakha Bucha!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-06-03","name":"HM Queen Suthida's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"3 June is the birthday of Queen Suthida.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-07-18","name":"Asarnha Bucha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Asalha Puja is a Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha's first discourse, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. It falls on the full moon of the 8th Thai lunar month, usually in July. Alcohol sales are prohibited on Buddhist holidays, except in international airport duty-free shops.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Asalha Bucha!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-07-19","name":"Buddhist Lent Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"The beginning of Vassa, also known as Buddhist Lent, on the first waning moon of the 8th Thai lunar month, usually in July. Banks do not observe it, so they stay open. Alcohol sales are prohibited on Buddhist holidays.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off for government offices; banks are open.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-07-20","name":"Asarnha Bucha (in lieu)","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic, substitute day","about":"If a Thai public holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday is observed by the government as a compensatory holiday.","at_work":"Plan for it: government offices are closed. 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Private businesses may follow their own schedule.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-12-05","name":"HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"5 December commemorates the birth of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1927. It is also observed as National Day and National Father's Day. The United Nations honoured the king for his work in soil science by naming his birthdate World Soil Day.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Father's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-12-06","name":"HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday (in lieu)","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic, substitute day","about":"If a Thai public holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday is observed by the government as a compensatory holiday.","at_work":"Plan for it: government offices are closed. 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