Public holidays in Thailand, 2026
18 public holidays, 16 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Thailand drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday on Saturday 5 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 3 March | Makha Bucha | Tuesday |
| 6 April | Chakri Memorial Day | Monday |
| 13 April | Songkran Festival | Monday |
| 14 April | Songkran Festival | Tuesday |
| 15 April | Songkran Festival | Wednesday |
| 4 May | Coronation Day | Monday |
| 31 May | Vesak Day | Sunday |
| 3 June | Queen Suthida's Birthday | Wednesday |
| 28 July | King's Birthday | Tuesday |
| 29 July | Asalha Puja | Wednesday |
| 30 July | Buddhist Lent | Thursday |
| 12 August | The Queen Mother's Birthday | Wednesday |
| 13 October | King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day | Tuesday |
| 23 October | King Chulalongkorn Day | Friday |
| 5 December | King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday | Saturday |
| 10 December | Constitution Day | Thursday |
| 31 December | New Year's Eve | Thursday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Thailand have in 2026?
18 nationwide public holidays, 16 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Thailand?
King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday, on Saturday 5 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.