Magha Puja in Thailand
Sunday, February 21, 2027 ยท Asia/Bangkok ยท Public holiday
When is Magha Puja in Thailand in 2027?
Magha Puja in Thailand is on Sunday, February 21, 2027 (Asia/Bangkok). As of October 16, 2026, thatโs 128 days ยท about 18 weeks ยท about 4 months. It falls on a Sunday.
Is Magha Puja a public holiday in Thailand?
Yes โ Magha Puja is a public holiday in Thailand. Because Sunday, February 21, 2027 falls on a weekend, Monday, February 22, 2027 is an additional day off.
Days off for Magha Puja 2027 in Thailand
- Sunday, February 21, 2027Public holiday
- Monday, February 22, 2027Additional day off
How Thailand celebrates
In Thailand, Makha Bucha is a national public holiday centred on morning almsgiving, taking the precepts and the evening wian tian โ a candlelit procession three times around the temple's main shrine under the full moon. Alcohol sales are prohibited for the day.
What people eat
Rice and curries offered to monks at dawn, vegetarian temple meals, and traditional sweets such as khanom tom and khao tom mat shared after merit-making.