Thailand Public Holidays 2026: Month-by-Month Calendar
Plan your trip or business activity with this complete 2026 calendar of Thailand’s public holidays. Each month includes its days off and major celebrations.
January 2026: New Year Holidays and Long Weekend
The year starts with one of the longest weekends thanks to the special public holiday on 2 January.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 2 January | Friday | Special Public Holiday |
Key point: extended break from 31 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
February 2026: Cultural Celebrations and Chinese New Year
February has no national day off but remains marked by Chinese New Year.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 17 February | Tuesday | Chinese New Year (Not a national holiday) |
No national public holiday in February.
March 2026: Makha Bucha Religious Holiday
March features one of the major Buddhist celebrations: Makha Bucha.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 3 March | Tuesday | Makha Bucha |
Alcohol sales banned nationwide on this day.
April 2026: Songkran, the Thai New Year
April is a key month with Thailand’s largest celebration: Songkran.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 6 April | Monday | Chakri Memorial Day |
| 13 April | Monday | Songkran Day 1 |
| 14 April | Tuesday | Songkran Day 2 |
| 15 April | Wednesday | Songkran Day 3 |
Some sectors may add 16 April as a substitution day.
May 2026: Two Official Public Holidays
May alternates between international and national celebrations.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day |
| 4 May | Monday | Coronation Day |
| ? May | TBD | Visakha Bucha |
June 2026: Visakha Bucha and Queen Suthida’s Birthday
June combines a major Buddhist holiday and a royal celebration.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 June | Monday | Visakha Bucha Substitution (if applicable) |
| 3 June | Wednesday | Queen Suthida’s Birthday |
July 2026: Royal Birthday and Buddhist Lent
July includes two important dates in Thailand’s royal and religious calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July | Tuesday | King Vajiralongkorn’s Birthday |
| 29 July | Wednesday | Asahna Bucha |
| 30 July | Thursday | Khao Phansa – Buddhist Lent Day |
Buddhist Lent begins the day after Asahna Bucha.
August 2026: Queen Mother’s Birthday
August features one of the major royal holidays of the year.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August | Wednesday | Queen Mother’s Birthday |
October 2026: Two National Commemorations
October is shaped by royal remembrance days.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 13 October | Tuesday | King Bhumibol Memorial Day |
| 23 October | Friday | Chulalongkorn Day |
December 2026: Constitution Day and Year-End Celebrations
December combines royal celebrations and the approach of New Year’s Eve.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 5 December | Saturday | King Bhumibol’s Birthday / Father’s Day |
| 7 December | Monday | Possible substitution |
| 10 December | Thursday | Constitution Day |
| 31 December | Thursday | New Year’s Eve (Not a public holiday) |
Quick Overview: Thailand Public Holidays 2026
| Month | Number of Holidays | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | Long New Year weekend |
| February | 0 | Chinese New Year (non-official) |
| March | 1 | Makha Bucha |
| April | 3 | Songkran |
| May | 2 | Labour Day + Coronation |
| June | 2 | Visakha Bucha + Queen Suthida |
| July | 2 | Royal Birthday + Asahna Bucha |
| August | 1 | Queen Mother |
| October | 2 | Royal commemorations |
| December | 2 | King Bhumibol + Constitution Day |
What Makes Thailand’s 2026 Holidays Special?
2026 is a stable year with:
- A long extended New Year break from 31 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
- Most holidays fall on weekdays, resulting in fewer natural long weekends.
- Songkran remains fixed on 13–15 April.
Overall, 2026 is predictable for both travellers and businesses.
FAQ: Thailand Public Holidays 2026
Are public holidays the same across the whole of Thailand?
Yes, national holidays apply to the entire country.
Do Buddhist holidays change every year?
Yes, dates follow the lunar calendar and vary annually.
Are holidays moved when they fall on weekends?
It depends on government decisions for that specific year.
Does Songkran last longer in some regions?
Officially 13–15 April, but some provinces extend festivities.
