Jan 1
New Year's Day
The first day of the year in Thailand
Jan 29
Chinese New Year
Lunar New Year celebrated in Thailand's Chinese communities
Feb 23
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 and its kings
Apr 13
Songkran Festival
Traditional Thai New Year, also known as the Water Festival
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 26
Vesak Day
Buddhist holiday commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha
Jul 24
Buddhist Lent Day
Marks the beginning of Buddhist monks' three-month retreat during rainy season
Aug 12
Queen Sirikit's Birthday
Celebrates Queen Mother Sirikit's birthday and serves as Thailand's Mother's Day
Oct 13
King Bhumibol Memorial Day
Commemorates the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Oct 23
Chulalongkorn Day
Commemorates the passing of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V)
Dec 5
King Bhumibol's Birthday
Celebrates late King Bhumibol's birthday and serves as Thailand's Father's Day
Dec 10
Constitution Day
Commemorates the adoption of Thailand's first constitution
Dec 31
New Year's Eve
The last day of the year, celebrating the coming of the new 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.