Public Holidays In Thailand 2023 2024

Public holidays in Thailand are a mix of religious, cul […]

Public holidays in Thailand are a mix of religious, cultural, and national celebrations. Some of the most important holidays include:

• New Year’s Day (January 1): Celebrated with fireworks, parties, and traditional Thai customs.

  

• Makha Bucha Day (February): A Buddhist holiday that commemorates the Buddha’s teachings on the importance of unity and harmony.

  

• Songkran (April): The Thai New Year, celebrated with a water festival in which people throw water at each other to symbolize cleansing and renewal.

  

• Labor Day (May 1): A day to celebrate the contributions of workers to society.

  

• Visakha Bucha Day (May): Another important Buddhist holiday that commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death.

• H.M. The Queen’s Birthday (June 3): A celebration of the Queen’s birthday, with parades, ceremonies, and other festivities.

• The Queen Mother’s Birthday (August 12): A celebration of the Queen Mother’s birthday.

• Chulalongkorn Day (October 23): A day to commemorate the reign of King Chulalongkorn, who is considered one of Thailand’s most beloved monarchs.

• King Bhumibol’s Birthday (December 5): A celebration of the late King Bhumibol’s birthday, who is considered the father of modern Thailand.

• Constitution Day (December 10): A day to commemorate the signing of Thailand’s first constitution in 1932.

In addition to these national holidays, there are also a number of regional and local holidays that are celebrated throughout Thailand.

Here is a table of public holidays in Thailand for 2023 2024 and 2023 2024:

Please note that some holiday dates may be subject to change.