Holiday Guide for Thailand in 2016

Thailand information

Population: 69.80m
Capital: Bangkok
Calling Code: (66)
Time Zone: +7 UTC
Currency: Thai baht
Language: Thai

List of National Holidays in Thailand in 2016

	Friday January 1st Long Weekend! New Year's Day Thailand: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Monday February 8th Long Weekend! Chinese New Year Narathiwat, Pattani, Satun, Yala: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
	Monday February 22nd Long Weekend! Makha Bucha Thailand: Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.
	Wednesday April 6th Chakri Day Thailand: Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1784
	Wednesday April 13th Songkran Thailand: The Songkran festival is the traditional Thai New Year's Day and is celebrated from April 13 to April 15
	Thursday April 14th Songkran Thailand: Festivities continue on the second day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
	Friday April 15th Long Weekend! Songkran Thailand: The Songkran festival is the traditional Thai New Year's Day and is celebrated from April 13 to April 15
	Monday May 2nd Long Weekend! Labour Day (observed) Thailand: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Thursday May 5th Coronation Day Thailand: Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950
	Friday May 6th Long Weekend! Coronation Day Thailand: With Coronation Day on Thursday, the Friday has been declared a holiday to boost tourism
	Friday May 20th Long Weekend! Visakha Bucha Day Thailand: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Monday July 18th Long Weekend! Asahna Bucha Day Thailand: With Asanha Bucha on Tuesday, the Monday has been declared a holiday to boost tourism
	Tuesday July 19th Asahna Bucha Day Thailand: Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago
	Friday August 12th Long Weekend! H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday Thailand: This holiday marks the birthday of the queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.
	Friday October 14th Long Weekend! Public Holiday Thailand: Royal Cremation ceremony of the late King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej
	Monday October 24th Long Weekend! Chulalongkorn Day (in lieu) Thailand: Commemorates one of Thailand's most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn
	Monday December 5th Long Weekend! H.M. King's Birthday Thailand: The day commemorates the birthday of the King of Thailand, Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X.
	Monday December 12th Long Weekend! Constitution Day (observed) (in lieu) Thailand: Commemorates the announcment of the first permanent constitution in 1932
	Saturday December 31st New Year's Eve Thailand: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches