Holiday Guide for Thailand in 2024

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 2024

	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
	Saturday February 10th 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.
	Saturday February 24th Makha Bucha Thailand: Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.
	Monday February 26th Long Weekend! Makha Bucha (in lieu) Thailand: Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.
	Saturday April 6th Chakri Day Thailand: Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1784
	Monday April 8th Long Weekend! Chakri Day (in lieu) Thailand: Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke in 1784
	Friday April 12th Long Weekend! Extra holiday for Songkran Thailand: Extra to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
	Saturday 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.
	Sunday April 14th Songkran Thailand: Festivities continue on the second day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
	Monday April 15th Long Weekend! Songkran Thailand: Festivities continue on the third day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
	Tuesday April 16th Songkran Thailand: Festivities continue on the fourth day of the holidays to celebrate traditional Thai New Year
	Wednesday May 1st Labour Day Thailand: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Saturday 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
	Monday May 6th Long Weekend! Coronation Day (in lieu) 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 22nd Visakha Bucha Day Thailand: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Monday June 3rd Long Weekend! H.M. Queen's Birthday Thailand: This holiday marks the birthday of the queen of Thailand, Queen Suthida.
	Saturday July 20th Asahna Bucha Day Thailand: Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago
	Monday July 22nd 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
	Monday July 29th 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 August 12th Long Weekend! H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday Thailand: This holiday marks the birthday of the queen mother of Thailand, Queen Sirikit.
	Sunday 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.
	Monday October 14th 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.
	Wednesday October 23rd Chulalongkorn Day Thailand: Commemorates one of Thailand's most revered kings, King Chulalongkorn
	Thursday December 5th King Bhumibol's Birthday Thailand: Thailand's National Day commemorates the birthday of the late King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej
	Tuesday December 10th Thailand Constitution Day Thailand: Commemorates the announcment of the first permanent constitution in 1932
	Monday December 30th Long Weekend! Public Holiday Thailand: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
	Tuesday 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