Public holidays
Thailand: 23 public holiday dates in 2026 (23 days off) and 25 in 2027 (25 days off), with 241 working days in 2026 and 242 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Friday 2 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | Bridge Public Holiday | Yes |
| Saturday 10 January 2026 | 2026-W02 | National Children's Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 3 March 2026 | 2026-W10 | Makha Bucha | Yes |
| Monday 6 April 2026 | 2026-W15 | Chakri Memorial Day | Yes |
| Monday 13 April 2026 | 2026-W16 | Songkran Festival | Yes |
| Tuesday 14 April 2026 | 2026-W16 | Songkran Festival | Yes |
| Wednesday 15 April 2026 | 2026-W16 | Songkran Festival | Yes |
| Friday 1 May 2026 | 2026-W18 | National Labor Day | Yes |
| Monday 4 May 2026 | 2026-W19 | Coronation Day | Yes |
| Sunday 31 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Visakha Bucha | Yes |
| Monday 1 June 2026 | 2026-W23 | Visakha Bucha (in lieu) | Yes |
| Wednesday 3 June 2026 | 2026-W23 | HM Queen Suthida's Birthday | Yes |
| Tuesday 28 July 2026 | 2026-W31 | HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Birthday | Yes |
| Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 2026-W31 | Asarnha Bucha | Yes |
| Thursday 30 July 2026 | 2026-W31 | Buddhist Lent Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 12 August 2026 | 2026-W33 | HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's Birthday | Yes |
| Tuesday 13 October 2026 | 2026-W42 | HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day | Yes |
| Friday 23 October 2026 | 2026-W43 | HM King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day | Yes |
| Saturday 5 December 2026 | 2026-W49 | HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday | Yes |
| Monday 7 December 2026 | 2026-W50 | HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday (in lieu) | Yes |
| Thursday 10 December 2026 | 2026-W50 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| Thursday 31 December 2026 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Eve | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Saturday 9 January 2027 | 2027-W01 | National Children's Day | Yes |
| Sunday 21 February 2027 | 2027-W07 | Makha Bucha | Yes |
| Monday 22 February 2027 | 2027-W08 | Makha Bucha (in lieu) | Yes |
| Tuesday 6 April 2027 | 2027-W14 | Chakri Memorial Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 13 April 2027 | 2027-W15 | Songkran Festival | Yes |
| Wednesday 14 April 2027 | 2027-W15 | Songkran Festival | Yes |
| Thursday 15 April 2027 | 2027-W15 | Songkran Festival | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | National Labor Day | Yes |
| Monday 3 May 2027 | 2027-W18 | National Labor Day (in lieu) | Yes |
| Tuesday 4 May 2027 | 2027-W18 | Coronation Day | Yes |
| Thursday 20 May 2027 | 2027-W20 | Visakha Bucha | Yes |
| Thursday 3 June 2027 | 2027-W22 | HM Queen Suthida's Birthday | Yes |
| Sunday 18 July 2027 | 2027-W28 | Asarnha Bucha | Yes |
| Monday 19 July 2027 | 2027-W29 | Buddhist Lent Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 20 July 2027 | 2027-W29 | Asarnha Bucha (in lieu) | Yes |
| Wednesday 28 July 2027 | 2027-W30 | HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Birthday | Yes |
| Thursday 12 August 2027 | 2027-W32 | HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's Birthday | Yes |
| Wednesday 13 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day | Yes |
| Saturday 23 October 2027 | 2027-W42 | HM King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day | Yes |
| Monday 25 October 2027 | 2027-W43 | HM King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day (in lieu) | Yes |
| Sunday 5 December 2027 | 2027-W48 | HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday | Yes |
| Monday 6 December 2027 | 2027-W49 | HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday (in lieu) | Yes |
| Friday 10 December 2027 | 2027-W49 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| Friday 31 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | New Year's Eve | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makha Bucha | Tuesday 3 March 2026 | Sunday 21 February 2027 | −11 days, changes month |
| Visakha Bucha | Sunday 31 May 2026 | Thursday 20 May 2027 | −11 days |
| Asarnha Bucha | Wednesday 29 July 2026 | Sunday 18 July 2027 | −11 days |
| Buddhist Lent Day | Thursday 30 July 2026 | Monday 19 July 2027 | −11 days |
| National Children's Day | Saturday 10 January 2026 | Saturday 9 January 2027 | −1 day |
| HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday (in lieu) | Monday 7 December 2026 | Monday 6 December 2027 | −1 day |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| February | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| March | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| April | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| May | 19 | 18 | −1 |
| June | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| July | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| August | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| November | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| December | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Q1 | 61 | 62 | +1 |
| Q2 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| Q3 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Q4 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| Year | 241 | 242 | +1 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 June is the birthday of Queen Suthida.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
23 October commemorates the passing of King Chulalongkorn in 1910.
At work: Welcome to mention with respect. A day off.
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.
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.
Marks 10 December 1932, when Thailand's first permanent constitution was promulgated.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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