Thai Public Holiday Dates

[huber]

13th October 2010 - Tak Bat Thewo

 

if i understand correctly, this holiday is celebrated only in one specific location?

[fonglong]

awsome thanks for this now i know ehrn i got out and not be disappointed

[jess is traveling]

Thanks, very useful it will kelp me a lot with my travel planning! Does anyone know I bars will work on these days?

[overseas516]

Many thanks for compiling the list 'OleKingcole' does any BM know if all the bars are going to be shut "H.M. The King’s Birthday

His Majesty the King’s birthday is a national holiday celebrated throughout the country and is also the country’s Fathers Day

Monday, 5 December 2011"???????? I am arriving on the 3rd and was wondering whether to fully stock my fridge?????????

[I Love all Thai Women]

When is that water festival and what is it called?

[messdad]

national artist day, I will be there on the date. what will they have, or where can I go to see what the holiday has to offer?

[Tipu71]

Thanks for the list.

[izzyg]

Any updates for 2012?

[Gadget]

National blow job day 23rd July, my birthday

[slinglebkk]

The water festival is Called Song kran. It starts the 12th of April on Soi Cowboy(officially the 13th for the rest of Bkk and lasts until the 15th. Other places in thailand will start even before the 12th and go past the 20th. Pattaya is normally the 16th to the 18th.

[stevenchan]

These are the major events and festivals in Thailand for 2011. The dates in bold are also public holidays.

 

1st January 2011 - New Year's Day

3rd January 2011 - Substitution Day for New Year *

8th January 2011 - Children's Day

16th January 2011 - Teacher's Day

3rd February 2011 - War Veterans' Day

3rd February 2011 - Chinese New Year Day

18th February 2011 - Makha Bucha Day *

24th February 2011 - National Artist Day

 

April is the summer holidays for schools. These are generally from mid-March to early May. There will be a lot of families traveling during this period. During the Songkran period, 13-14 April, you should book your travel in advance and also think about booking hotels too in some locations.

 

13 March 2011 - National Elephant Day

6th April 2011 - Chakri Memorial Day *

13-15 April 2011 - Songkran *

1st May 2011 - National Labor Day

2nd May 2011 - Substitution Day for National Labor Day * ***

5th May 2011 - Coronation Day *

 

Most schools will go back after the long summer holiday towards the start of May. This is the beginning of the Thai school year.

 

13th May 2011 - Royal Ploughing Ceremony **

16th May - Extra holiday approved by the Cabinet to make a 4 (5) day long weekend * **

17th May 2011 - Visakha Bucha Day * (long weekend)

26th June 2011 - Sunthon Phu Day

15th July 2011 - Asarnha Bucha Day * (long weekend)

16th July 2011 - Start of Buddhist Rains Retreat

29th July 2011 - Thai Language Day

12th August 2011 - Queen's Birthday and Mother's Day * (long weekend)

12th September 2011 - Chinese Mooncake Festival

 

October marks the end of the Rains Retreat and there are many festivals like temple fairs, boat racing, buffalo racing etc. Schools are also on holiday this month for about 3 weeks and usually go back first week in November.

 

12th October 2011 - The end of the three month Buddhist Rains Retreat

13th October 2010 - Tak Bat Thewo

23rd October 2011 - Chulalongkorn Memorial Day (long weekend)

24th October 2011 - Substitution Day for Chulalongkorn Day * (long weekend)

 

After the October holidays, Thai school usually go back in early November for the start of their second semester.

 

 

10th November 2011 - Loy Krathong

27th November 2011 - Monkey Party in Lopburi

5th December 2011 - King's Birthday and Father's Day * (long weekend)

10th December 2011 - Constitution Day

12th December 2011 - Substitution Day for Constitution Day * (long weekend)

31st December 2011 - New Year's Day *

 

* These are public holidays - if it is a long weekend then it is advisable to book hotels and transport in advance.

** The Royal Ploughing Ceremony is a holiday for government workers only

*** This holiday is not applied to government agencies

thanks for your sharing !!! that is useful!

[alibellocci]

http://www.qppstudio.net/publicholidays.htm

 

 

Worldwide Public Holidays

The above link points to public holidays per country. I don't know about its accuracy but thought to share it.

[rickyt67]

Does anybody know if bars will be closed July 7 and 8,,,,,,,,another Buddhist holiday,,

GREAT CALL DOES ANYONE KNOW?

[Mr B]

Will the bars be closed on 17 may this year for Visakha Buddha day?