🇹🇭 Holidays in Thailand

Thailand's most famous celebration is Songkran, the traditional New Year in April, when the whole country takes to the streets for joyful water fights and gentle rites of blessing and renewal.

Time zone: Asia/Bangkok · Languages: TH, EN · All countdowns below run on Thailand's clock.

Upcoming in Thailand

Loy Krathong

November 24, 2026 · expected
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Magha Puja

February 21, 2027 · expected
Public holiday
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Songkran

April 13, 2027
Public holiday
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Vesak

May 20, 2027 · expected
Public holiday
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🏮 Traditional Festivals

Loy Krathong💦 SongkranAll Traditional Festivals →

🕊️ Religious Holidays

🕯️ Magha Puja🪷 VesakAll Religious Holidays →

Festive foods of Thailand

Khao chae, mango sticky rice, pad thai, som tam.

Travel tips

Songkran (13–15 April) is exuberant but transport sells out and many businesses close; Chiang Mai and Bangkok host the biggest water celebrations.