Holiday Guide for Thailand in 2018

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 2018

	Monday 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
	Tuesday January 2nd New Year's Holiday Thailand: Compensation holiday for New Year's Eve which feel on Sunday 31 December 2017
	Friday February 16th 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.
	Thursday March 1st Makha Bucha Thailand: Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.
	Friday April 6th Long Weekend! Chakri Day Thailand: Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1784
	Thursday April 12th Songkran Festival Thailand: The Songkran festival is the traditional Thai New Year's Day and is celebrated from April 13 to April 15
	Friday April 13th Long Weekend! Songkran Thailand: In Thailand, Songkran refers to the sun’s annual passing into the Aries constellation, the first sign of the Zodiac, which marks the traditional start of the new year.
	Saturday April 14th Songkran Thailand: Festivities continue on the second day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
	Sunday April 15th Songkran Thailand: The Songkran festival is the traditional Thai New Year's Day and is celebrated from April 13 to April 15
	Monday April 16th Long Weekend! Songkran Thailand: The Songkran festival is the traditional Thai New Year's Day and is celebrated from April 13 to April 15
	Tuesday May 1st Labour Day Thailand: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Monday May 7th Long Weekend! Coronation Day Thailand: Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950
	Tuesday May 29th Visakha Bucha Day Thailand: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Friday July 27th Long Weekend! Asahna Bucha Day Thailand: Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago
	Monday August 13th Long Weekend! H.M. Queen's Birthday (observed) (in lieu) Thailand: This holiday marks the birthday of the queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.
	Monday October 15th Long Weekend! The Passing of King Bhumibol (in lieu) Thailand: In remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX who died on October 13th 2016.
	Tuesday October 23rd Chulalongkorn Day Thailand: Commemorates one of Thailand's most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn
	Wednesday December 5th H.M. King's Birthday Thailand: The day commemorates the birthday of the King of Thailand, Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X.
	Monday December 10th Long Weekend! Constitution Day Thailand: Commemorates the announcment of the first permanent constitution in 1932
	Monday December 31st Long Weekend! New Year's Eve Thailand: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches