Holiday Guide for Thailand in 2023

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 2023

	Sunday January 1st 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 January 2nd Long Weekend! New Year's Day (in lieu) Thailand: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Sunday January 22nd 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 March 6th Long Weekend! Makha Bucha Thailand: Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.
	Thursday April 6th Chakri Day Thailand: Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1784
	Thursday 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.
	Friday April 14th Long Weekend! Songkran Thailand: Festivities continue on the second day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
	Saturday April 15th Songkran Thailand: Festivities continue on the third day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
	Monday April 17th Long Weekend! Songkran Thailand: An additional day of public holidays as Songkran fell over the weekend.
	Monday May 1st Long Weekend! Labour Day Thailand: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Thursday May 4th Coronation Day Thailand: The Thai government has announced May 4th will be a public holiday henceforth to mark the coronation of the King in 2019
	Friday May 5th Long Weekend! Coronation Day (bridge day) Thailand: The Thai government has announced May 4th will be a public holiday henceforth to mark the coronation of the King in 2019
	Saturday June 3rd H.M. Queen's Birthday Thailand: This holiday marks the birthday of the queen of Thailand, Queen Suthida.
	Saturday June 3rd Visakha Bucha Day Thailand: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Monday June 5th Long Weekend! H.M. Queen's Birthday (in lieu) Thailand: This holiday marks the birthday of the queen of Thailand, Queen Suthida.
	Monday June 5th Long Weekend! Visakha Bucha Day (in lieu) Thailand: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Friday July 28th Long Weekend! H.M. King's Birthday Thailand: The day commemorates the birthday of the King of Thailand, Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X.
	Tuesday August 1st Asahna Bucha Day Thailand: Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago
	Monday August 14th Long Weekend! H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday (in lieu) Thailand: This holiday marks the birthday of the queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.
	Sunday September 24th Prince Mahidol Day Thailand: The father of King Bhumibol is regarded as the father of modern medicine in Thailand.
	Friday October 13th Long Weekend! 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.
	Monday October 23rd Long Weekend! Chulalongkorn Day Thailand: Commemorates one of Thailand's most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn
	Tuesday December 5th King Bhumibol's Birthday Thailand: Thailand's National Day commemorates the birthday of the late King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej
	Sunday December 10th Thailand Constitution Day Thailand: Commemorates the announcment of the first permanent constitution in 1932
	Monday December 11th Long Weekend! Thailand Constitution Day (in lieu) Thailand: Commemorates the announcment of the first permanent constitution in 1932
	Friday December 29th Long Weekend! Public Holiday Thailand: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
	Sunday 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