Holiday Guide for Thailand in 2021

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 2021

	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
	Friday February 12th Long Weekend! Chinese New Year Thailand: 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.
	Friday February 26th Long Weekend! Makha Bucha Thailand: Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.
	Tuesday April 6th Chakri Day Thailand: Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1784
	Monday April 12th Long Weekend! Songkran Holiday Thailand: Festivities begin to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
	Tuesday April 13th 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.
	Wednesday April 14th Songkran Holiday Thailand: Festivities continue on the second day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
	Thursday April 15th Songkran Holiday Thailand: Festivities continue on the third day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
	Monday May 3rd Long Weekend! Labour Day (in lieu) Thailand: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Tuesday May 4th H.M. King's Coronation Thailand: The Thai government has announced May 4th will be a public holiday henceforth to mark the coronation of the King in 2019
	Wednesday May 26th Visakha Bucha Day Thailand: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Thursday June 3rd H.M. Queen's Birthday Thailand: This holiday marks the birthday of the queen of Thailand, Queen Suthida.
	Monday July 26th Long Weekend! Asahna Bucha Day (in lieu) Thailand: Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago
	Wednesday July 28th H.M. King's Birthday Thailand: The day commemorates the birthday of the King of Thailand, Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X.
	Thursday August 12th H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday Thailand: This holiday marks the birthday of the queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.
	Friday September 24th Long Weekend! Prince Mahidol Day Thailand: The father of King Bhumibol is regarded as the father of modern medicine in Thailand.
	Wednesday October 13th The Passing of King Bhumibol Thailand: In remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX who died on October 13th 2016.
	Friday October 22nd Long Weekend! Chulalongkorn Day Thailand: Commemorates one of Thailand's most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn
	Monday December 6th Long Weekend! King Bhumibol's Birthday Thailand: Thailand's National Day commemorates the birthday of the late King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej
	Friday December 10th Long Weekend! Thailand Constitution Day Thailand: Commemorates the announcment of the first permanent constitution in 1932
	Friday 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