Makha Bucha Day

Not gazetted as a public holiday in Thailand but owing to the large Chinese population in the country, Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival) is one of the most widely celebrated festivities in Thailand

Chakri day commemorates the coronation of Rama I, Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke but it is also a day for the people of Thailand to recognize the contributions of all the kings in the dynasty

Thailand's biggest and most important annual festival; also known as the Water Splashing Festival – is a celebration to mark the start of the Buddhist New Year. Buddha images are bathed, and younger Thais show respect to monks and elders by sprinkled water over their hands

12th Royal Coronation Ceremony in the Rattanakosin period and Thailand’s first royal coronation in nearly seven decades when H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua formally ascended the throne on 4 May 2019

Wisakha Bucha, also known internationally as Vesak, is one of the holiest days in Buddhism. It marks three major events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha: his birth, enlightenment, and death

Asarnha Bucha Day is a public holiday in Thailand to commemorate the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon over 2500 years ago - "Asarnha Bucha" is derived from the words "Asarnha" (the eighth lunar month) and "Bucha" (worship)

Also known as Wan Khao Phansa, according to the tradition that corresponds to a three lunar month cycle, monks and people searching for peace in religion. It is the day that marks the beginning of the three-month retreat for monks of Theravada monastic discipline during which they will stay in a particular place throughout the rainy season

also celebrated as "Mother's Day" in Thailand

the people of Thailand commemorate the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great in 2016

A national holiday in commemoration of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) who passed away on October 23rd 1910. He was the fifth monarch of Siam from the House of Chakri and is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam (now Thailand)

The event is held annually on the night of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar where Thais pay their respects to the Goddess of Water, Phra Mae Khongkha

December 5 is considered as a special day in the Kingdom of Thailand as it was declared by the Royal Thai Government as the National Day of the country. This also commemorates the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and Thailand’s Father’s Day

December 10th, 1932, Thailand formally transitioned from an absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy

While Christmas isn't a traditional holiday in Thailand, the festive spirit comes alive across the country

December 31 sees parties and fireworks at locations around Thailand as the clock strikes midnight welcoming 2026!