Thailand Public Holidays 2025: Complete List for Long Weekends
Discover Thailand’s public holiday calendar for 2025, with bridging days and catch-up days to help you plan ahead for the long weekend ahead.
Public holidays in Thailand in 2025
In Thailand, there are several official public holidays, generally based on the Buddhist calendar, the Gregorian calendar and cultural and/or historical events.
In fact, some public holidays may vary from one year to the next. There are two reasons for this: Many holidays are tied to lunar cycles, reflecting the importance of the moon in Buddhist traditions. Additionally, the Thai government sometimes introduces bridging days to create long weekends, boosting both tourism and the economy…
The golden rule for public holidays in Thailand:
The golden rule of public holidays is a principle that many countries do not want to see applied in their own countries. The reason is simple: any public holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are made up on the following Monday! So workers don’t lose out, they keep their day off.
Thailand 2025 Public Holidays Calendar
The Thai government has decided to add three exceptional days off in 2025 to bridging days between a public holiday and the weekend! With 11 long weekends in prospect for 2025, there’s plenty of time to travel and enjoy the country!
This list shows public holidays and bridging days:
| Date | Event | Public holiday | Bridging days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year | Wednesday 1 January | |
| 12 February | Makha Bucha | Wednesday 12 February | |
| 6 april | Foundation of the Chakri dynasty | Monday 7 April | Catch-up on Sunday 6 April |
| 13 to 16 April | Buddhist New Year/Songkran | 13 to 16 April | - |
| 1 May | International Labour Day | Thursday 1 May | - |
| 4 May | Anniversary of the coronation of King Vajiralongkorn | Monday 5 May | Catch-up on Sunday 4 May |
| **11 May ** | Visakha Bucha | Monday 12 May | Catch-up on Sunday 11 May |
| 3 June | The Queen’s birthday | Tuesday 3 June | Bridging days for a 4-day weekend - Monday 2 June is a holiday |
| 10 July | Asalha Bucha, full moon day of the 8th lunar month | Thursday 10 July | Bridging days for a 4-day weekend - Friday 11 July is a holiday |
| 28 july | The King’s birthday | Monday 28 July | 3-day weekend |
| 12 August | Queen Mother’s Birthday/Mother’s Day | Tuesday 12 August | Bridging days for a 4-day weekend - Monday 11 August is a holiday |
| 13 October | Commemoration of the death of King Bhumibol | Monday 13 October | 3-day weekend |
| 23 October | Commemoration of the death of King Chulalongkorn | Thursday 23 October | - |
| 5 décember | King Bhumibol’s birthday/national holiday/Father’s Day | Friday 5 December | 3-day weekend |
| 10 décember | Constitution Day | Wednesday 10 December | - |
| 30 and 31 December 2025 | New Year’s Eve | Public holidays Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December + Thursday 1 January | - Friday 2 January 2026 is also a public holiday - A very long 5-day weekend! |
FAQ: Thailand Public Holidays
Do public holidays differ across regions?
While most public holidays are observed nationwide, some regions may celebrate additional holidays specific to their cultural or religious practices.
Are shops and attractions open on public holidays?
Most tourist attractions and shopping malls remain open during public holidays, although government offices and banks may be closed.
Which holidays are the most important in Thai culture?
Some of the most significant holidays in Thailand include:
- Songkran (Buddhist New Year): Celebrated in mid-April with nationwide water fights and rituals to honor elders.
- Visakha Bucha Day: Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha, marked by candlelit processions at temples.
- The King’s and Queen’s Birthdays: National holidays reflecting the deep respect for the monarchy.
Additional information on the Thai calendar
