Jan 1
New Year's Day
The first day of the year in Thailand
Jan 25
Chinese New Year
Lunar New Year celebrated in Thailand's Chinese communities
Feb 8
Makha Bucha Day
Important Buddhist holiday commemorating Buddha's teaching of core principles
Apr 6
Chakri Memorial Day
Commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty
Apr 13
Songkran Festival
Thai New Year, famous for its water splashing celebrations
Apr 14
Songkran Holiday
Traditional Thai New Year holiday
Apr 15
Songkran Holiday
Traditional Thai New Year holiday
May 1
Labour Day
Holiday celebrating the working class and laborers
May 4
Coronation Day
Commemorates the coronation of King Rama X
May 6
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Traditional royal ceremony to mark the beginning of the rice growing season
Jun 3
Queen Suthida's Birthday
Holiday celebrating the birthday of Queen Suthida
Jul 5
Asalha Bucha Day
Important Buddhist holiday commemorating Buddha's first sermon
Jul 6
Buddhist Lent Day
Marks the beginning of the three-month rain retreat for monks
Jul 28
King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday
Holiday celebrating the birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Aug 12
Queen Mother Sirikit's Birthday
Also known as Mother's Day, celebrating Queen Mother Sirikit's birthday
Oct 13
King Bhumibol Memorial Day
Commemorates the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Oct 23
Chulalongkorn Day
Commemorates the death of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V)
Dec 5
King Bhumibol's Birthday
Also known as Father's Day, celebrating the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Dec 10
Constitution Day
Commemorates the adoption of Thailand's first constitution
Dec 31
New Year's Eve
The last day of the year
1. According to labor laws, employees are entitled to additional leave on statutory holidays.
2. When a statutory holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday is designated as a compensatory day off.